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Originally posted by mick
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Originally posted by mikesears
Maybe the reason the umpire left his mask on was to say, "We have a game to play and I'm not going to take the time to argue with you". IMHO, if he removed his mask, he would have opened the door for MORE complaining.
I would think that removing the mask would only escalate the situation, not defuse it.
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Mike,
I remove my mask for a discussion, but may not for a quick comment.
I mumble enough without that mask on my chin.
mick
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I appreciate the comment. I'm starting my first year as a HS umpire and only worked mostly 13-14 year old leagues last year (with a few JV Legion games thrown in later in the year) so my opinion may very well change so I don't count my opinion worth much.
I will remove my mask if the conversation has meaning. If it is to debate a called third strike, I will likely leave it on. In my mind, that signals that I'm not going to debate the issue.
And I too mmble t-- mch wthout the msk
