Your reference is to a six year old version of the MLBUM, correct? Can anyone out there quote the current version as it pertains to this issue? Any changes?
$10 to get your very own copy. Here's one vendor.
Apparently you think it is not worth it to fork over the $10 yourself. That clinches it for me.
So, every source here indicates it was the right call, and that clinches it for you? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bobp5OHVsWY
For the record, the MLBUM has the same interpretation now as it did then.
Blue, how could it be the right call? The umpire in chief did not announce the left-handed pitcher, yet he was forced to enter the game.
As 3FG said above, "it isn't clear to me that that motioning to the bullpen necessarily identifies which new pitcher, but for sure it does officially cause the removal of the current pitcher."
If motioning to the bullpen=official substitution of a particular pitcher, what does the MLBUM say about the situation where there are two lefties or two righties warming up? 3FG's take clinches it for me.
PS: Your insult in the link you posted is noted. Would have thought umps should be more professional and have more dignity.
1. Grow some skin. It's a humorous video.
2. The MLBUM states that the signal constitutes a sub. It's no different, in that regard, as a manager saying "Smith for Jones." He doesn't have to specify which Smith, unless he's got more than one. Likewise, if he motions with his left arm, it's indicative of the lefty who's up. If and only if he has more than one does the arm motion require any more delineation.
3. It's really pathetic that you ignore published interpretation by the very people who promulgate the rules, as well as the knowledge of those paid to enforce it.
Thanks for that, Blue.
Where is this published interpretation, except for in your post?
You've been told multiple times.
