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Originally posted by NSump
Now Mr. Rutledge, if you are going to use a vidoe as evidence, tell the WHOLE STORY.
First, in the video,"Handle It!", the Minor League umpire, Al Kaplin tells former MLB manager Terry Colins and us all that , "This is not the way you should handle this in amateur games."
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Well when I saw this video, it was at an Association meeting (we own these tapes), there was a D1 Umpire in the room as well as someone that works Minor League ball. There was an interesting conversation, which not everyone agreed with how to handle it or what was the exact way to handle it. And our current President was asked this year (who is a D1/minor league umpire) and he did not suggest that it was an "automatic" ejection. So let us understand that every situation is different and everyone handles this in their own way. I agree that you do not allow this to go one without addressing it, but you sure do not let it go. And letting it go does not mean you are not ejecting someone.
I have talked to many umpires and many have had different opinions on what you do and what you do not do.
So if it makes you maintain your respect by ejecting someone, more power to ya. But I do not feel this is "automatic" and I can send a bigger message by doing other things. Sorry you feel like you have no choice.
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Originally posted by NSump
Finally, exactly what "point" am I making in NOT ejecting the batter who has shown complete disrespect and told everyone how bad the call was?" Would you have as much restaint had he yelled, "That was a foot f***ing outside you idiot!" In my world they are equal.
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I consider a player yelling at me much different than something no one might see by me and a couple people. Sorry, I do not look at it the same.
Peace
[Edited by JRutledge on Apr 24th, 2004 at 03:29 PM]