Sam wrote:Why does everyone assume that F2 is throwing to 1b to "retire" the "retired batter?" Can F2 not be considered to be trying to pick off R3? The retired batter can certainly be called out if interfering with a throw to F3 attempting to pick off R3, can't they?
You are absolutely correct. As long as there is a play with which to INT, then INT can be called. However, if there is no viable play, it is just a DMC
