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Originally Posted by MD Longhorn (Post 894368)

Curious... how? What do you think the intent of the rule is, and how would that particular substitution violate it?

a) the rule states the pitcher/catcher may not return for the CR
b) the rule specifies that injury or DQ are the exceptions to a)
Saying no and then specifying exceptions leads to the conclusion that other maneuvers would be subterfuge, like the clarification needed the second year that the CR may not run for the DP, when the FLEX is the pitcher/catcher.

Not technically applicable to ASA, but in my mind, if NFHS found it necessary to add the substitute sentence to 8-9-6; it was not allowed previously.

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Originally Posted by chapmaja (Post 894403)

we have a league rule for CR's that is different than the ASA rule.

Just what we need is a LRAMBF conflict with a rule that was adopted the same in each code. :eek:

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Originally Posted by CecilOne (Post 894436)

Just what we need is a LRAMBF conflict with a rule that was adopted the same in each code. :eek:

I think it is very common for rec leagues that use an "everyone bats" rule to adopt a "made the last out" courtesy runner. Some even allow the team to run for "next inning's" pitcher and catcher.