He told me he was protesting the Runner Interference at the same time he made line up changes due to the injury to the runner which was before the start of the next inning. (the interference was 2nd out).
I think it is very obvious that at the ASA level, his protest means nothing. I think he is more bucking for action at the league level. I doubt there is a protest fee at all... but I'll ask tonight.
I'm not going to get worked up about it. Like I told the UIC, I must make the calls when I see them as I see them; I cant do anymore than that. I can't sit and think through who's team is doing what, what blue team was doing, who is the coach, how the coach is going to feel, etc. I gotta make the call.
I believe with my time spent here and studying the rules I have made a real effort to make sure I know the rules as best as I can... certainly better than the 16 y/o girl ump this coach can probably puff his chest at and get a call his way. He reminds me of a certain soft-ball-nut
who shall remain nameless.