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To: EveningStar

Make the secondbaseman/shortstop actually have his foot on 2nd base with the ball in his possession during a potential double play.


19 posted on 07/13/2011 3:28:32 PM PDT by So Cal Rocket (Task 1: Accomplished, Task 2: Hold them Accountable!)
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To: So Cal Rocket
Make the secondbaseman/shortstop actually have his foot on 2nd base with the ball in his possession during a potential double play

Agreed. This kinda sliding your foot in the general vicinity of the plate is ridiculous.

36 posted on 07/13/2011 3:41:09 PM PDT by LibertarianLiz
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It's called the phantom double play and it's been around for decades. Sadly, it's still with us. :(
66 posted on 07/13/2011 4:57:43 PM PDT by EveningStar
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