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[chapmaja]

Originally Posted by CecilOne

Too bad, sorry, but rules are rules; and they are my job.

Completely agree. The rule should not read an illegal substitute may be discovered by the UMPIRE or by either team if they did not want the umpires doing this job. The rule is written the way it is for a reason. If we notice it, we need to enforce it. If the opposing team is "waiting for the opportune time" they are using this as gamesmanship more than playing within the spirit of the rules anyway.

I would have no problem if the rules said an illegal player may be noticed by either team, but that is not what the rule says.

What would I say to the coach who was waiting. "Coach, I am obligated under the rules to deal with it in this manner when I notice it."