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From what I've read, I agree with Maddon. Once you have the pitcher on the pitcher's plate and the batter is in the box, it's too late to come out. There has to be a cutoff at some point and according to the MLB rule, the Blue Jays were passed that point. That said, I'm sure MLB will not uphold the protest - they rarely do. Section II.D of the official replay rules states: "A manager must exercise his challenge (by verbal communication to the appropriate Umpire), or the Crew Chief must initiate a Replay Review (if applicable pursuant to Section II.C above) before the commencement of the next play or pitch. Such challenge or request will be considered timely only if the Umpire acknowledges that communication within the time period specified above. For purposes of these Regulations, the next 'play' shall commence when the pitcher is on the rubber preparing to start his delivery and the batter has entered the batter's box (unless the defensive team initiates an appeal play in which case any call made during the play prior to the appeal still may be subject to Replay Review). Bill
This message was edited by VTHokieUmp on 8-26-14 @ 7:13 PM
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