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  • When did the umps start NOT to require the 2nd baseman to touch the bag on a double play?

    04/30/2012 5:41:51 PM PDT · by Pharmboy · 169 replies
    Pharmboy ^ | 4-30-12 | Me
    I have noticed this for a LONG time, but I have never asked about it, nor have I ever seen it discussed. I am watching my Mets against Houston, and the Astros have a man on first. Sharp grounder to third, and Wright backhands it and throws to Murphy at second, and Murphy is AT LEAST 1.5 feet off the bag when he catches it, wheels and throws to first; BUT the ump calls the Astro OUT at second.When did this start??