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Originally posted by DG
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Originally posted by Rich Fronheiser
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Originally posted by DG
I would not automatically eject an assistant for arguing a call. I treat anybody who come to me the same.
But back to your question; if my partner were double teamed by two coaches, what I would do depends on my partner. If he is a seasoned veteran I would expect him to handle it, and I would not intervene. If we was a new guy learning the ropes, I would come to his aid. It might take a moment or two for me to arrive because I want to see how he is going to handle it first. I am not going to come "charging in to the rescue" because you gotta learn sometime. He may handle it just fine and don't need my help. Or he may look at me when I arrive with that "help me" look, and I will.
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The assistant coach's job is to retrieve equipment between innings, say "hum baby", and tell runners to turn left. I'm not having a prolonged conversation with an assistant just so I can repeat myself with the manger/head coach.
I expect my partners to pick one of the coaches (the assistant, most importantly) off if two were to doubleteam me. This is part of the job description. If you're going to leave two coaches with one umpire while you stand in the outfield and pick your nose, then I'd rather earn both checks and leave you at home.
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I wouldn't be in the outfield and I would expect the PU to get rid of one or both of them pretty quickly. If he don't, like I said, I will be there to help. Your opinion of assistants is pretty consistent, and I don't share it.
[Edited by DG on Jun 6th, 2004 at 09:25 AM]
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My opinion is an overexaggeration, but intentionally so to prove a point. The head coach is the only one that is traditionally allowed to leave his position to discuss a call on the field. If an assistant starts, I'll simply say, "If the head guy wants to come out and talk, I'll be glad to talk to him." I'll be cordial and polite, but I will also eject an assistant coach (especially in summer ball) very quickly if he doesn't understand me and continues arguing.
Not all coaches are equal -- that's why there is one head coach and multiple assistants.