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Originally posted by mbcrowder
JR, you have to admit that even though Mattingly wore out his welcome the day before, there's nothing wrong with calling time to ask whether the first baseman pulled his foot or bobbled the catch. Nor should there be. I still think there was a lot Mattingly could have done better in this situation, it sounds (from this admittedly 1-sided account) like it could have been handled better by blue as well.
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I completely agree that he can ask a question, but understand when you are dealing with other human beings, they can and will hold grudges (if we have not noticed on the these internet officiating sites
). Yes, he can and should be able to ask a question, but when you burn a bridge with your behavior the day before, do not expect to get as much rope the next day. We do not know the story from the umpire that was confronted, so he might have much more to say about the coach's behavior then we know. At least he was being honest and telling he coach to "save his words" so to speak. He could have tossed him on the spot. I am not advocating that action, but the coach is on borrowed time. He should understand that much and maybe he will not argue ever call that he disagrees with. Because when a coach does, you are not going to get more respect from that umpire and you might find yourself closer to the ledge.
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Originally posted by mbcrowder
I can envision a conversation prior to the game, where young inexperienced homeplate umpire sees you, explains to his partner what happened the day before, and experienced base ump suggests: "If he breathes funny, toss him." Right or wrong - I can certainly see it happening.
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That could have easily happen. I know many guys that like tossing coaches in baseball, so that would never surprise me, nor is it far fetched.
Peace