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Originally posted by BJ Moose
Apple v Orange as it related to the original controversy.
142 above refers to a protest that is made in VIOLATION of TIME of PROTEST rules. And it is, of course, correct. The proverbial, "Sorry, Coach, it is TOO LATE for you to protest that now!"
Some of the other discussion was the question of the Umpire making an onfield decision as to the validity of a protest as to its Judgment v Interpretation.
Ex. 2. (I had this last season). Coach (former Major League Player!!) had a disagreement with me over a play on a batter. (I was, of course, right). He REALLY thought I was wrong. He returns to dugout. Two pitches are thrown to next batter. 1-1 count. TIME! He goes to mound.. then comes back to me and announces. "Mike, I'm going to protest this game, I don't think you got that play right."
OOOPS, Sorry,BUZZZ...Aaaaaaaak. Thank you for playing!! Here are some lovely parting gifts. 
"Uh, Dave, you can't protest! It is too late!"
Now in this case he just left and fumed. IF he had INSISTED... then I would have refused and eventually tossed him. (I need to get my EJ #s up....I'm too mild mannered).
Mike Branch
Member
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OK, if you're willing to toss a coach/manager who attempts to lodge a protest too late, why won't you/we/anybody toss a coach who's trying to protest an obvious judgement call?
According to your reasoning, we should:
-accept a protest on the grounds of umpire appearance (skipper didn't like your hat)
-eject a manager when he realizes one pitch too late that you just awarded 2 bases on a balk
Care to elaborate on this, Mike/Moose?
Dennis