[PeteBooth]

But when there is "reasonable doubt," and the manager handles it properly, does he get tossed. No, and you know it. Sounds like were taking a hard lined stand to an ambigious rule.

Yes it may have been just a tag play, but instead of taking and adversarial approach, how about directing the coach to his partner, the one that made the call. Being a harda$$ may make some officils feel good about the job they do but, is it truly necessary in every game?

IMO, you need to read the thread again.

1. The assistant coach was the one who came out NOT the Manager

Therefore, right "off the bat" we have improper protocol on the part of the team. In addition, again according to the thread the BU was taking "heat" all game long.

IMO, you are trying to "stretch" rule 9.02b and compare it to the amateur game where there is only 2 of us.

Reality: Any coach worth his "wait in salt" would ask for Time and ask to speak to the umpire who made the call and not "dance around the issue."

I guess we have a difference of opinion, but when it comes to Balls/Strikes and Safes/Outs do not Over-step your boundaries and the aforementioned thread dealt with an Out/Safe call no more no less.

As far as the tossing goes again PLEASE read the thread again. The assistant coach said "Because he can't see" meaning he now made it Personal.

General speaking I agree with some of your comments but I was simply responding to the thread at hand in which 9.02b does not come inot play.

Pete Booth