what ifs (dp/flex)

[mick]

Originally posted by CecilOne
...As I understand the rule, when either the FLEX or DP replace the other, the replaced one is out of the game and the other is one player in both positions (like any regular player).

CecilOne,
I agree with your understanding, but we should not lose sight of the fact that once such a substitution is made we now only have nine players on that team. (ie, Neither the DP, and never the FLEX, is permitted to play the field for other players, like the DP could (before such substitution), and still preserve the batting order until the other is reentered.)
mick