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Killing The Messenger
I think that the comments that say Bull Moose may have been in over his head tend to discourage any of us from admitting our mistakes. Sometimes we might not know the proper mechanics. Other times we may know the mechanics but execute poorly. We just have a bad day or perhaps just a bad call. I have done a lot of Connie Mack ball and I know the tougher games are regional tournaments or playoffs where one or both teams have no clue about an umpire's history, attitude or expereince. Thus they are much less tolerant or understanding. More is at stake as well.
My initial reaction was that this call was not one where the PU should be consulted. Yet part of me said my natural tendency if I completely missed a call would be to get help. Although this clearly is not the PU's call I wonder about Papa's admonition "...Certainly, the plate umpire doesn't have a clue at his distance. (He likely wasn't watching anyway.)" Partly as a result of FED ball's slide violation I would be more likely be watching the action at second albeit this is under OBR. Jim/NY
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