Who's field is it ?

[rwest]

There are three defensive conferences per inning. Well, actually the coach can have as many as he wants, but he has to remove the pitcher on the third one and the pitcher can no longer pitch during that game. She can play another position, but she can't pitch. What about a pitcher that is removed prior to the third conference? Can she still pitch if she were removed , say on the second conference?

Also, since we've already had 2 conferences this inning, if the coach comes out for a conference with the new pitcher, she's gone, since this is the third conference, correct?

Also, does the defensive conference have to be with the pitcher to count toward the three conferences for the removal of the pitcher? Say the coach comes out to talk to his first baseman? It still counts, correct?

Thanks!