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Originally posted by JRutledge
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Originally posted by WhatWuzThatBlue
Jeff, I think you are correct in your assumption that not all plays can be assisted. Earlier in this thread there was speculation that 1BU could have helped. Obviously these umpires are very talented and believe in their abilities. We are not questioning his talent or the need for an extra set of eyes on every play.
Some of us know that despite years of training, we sometimes anticipate a call and it makes us look bad. We hustle, get the predicted angle and make our call. Then we hear the catcalls and see the manager or player arguing it with a whole lot of zeal. I'm confident in my abilities but recognize that I make mistakes and may need help. When I see the reaction and have capable partners, it doesn't hurt to ask. Thier support may be all that is required to end the query. That was my point.
It's a great game, isn't it?
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This is not a defense or an indictment of this umpires ability. I am asking (which you have not answered) who could see the play clearly? It is one thing to say, "why not ask for help?" It is another to know that that call was your call and no one is going to help you no matter what.
Peace
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And the other side of the picture is that many umpires will always agree with the "calling official" no matter what they saw or did not see just to pacify the manager.
I don't subscribe to that theory because if I ask you what you saw on a particular play i want you to tell me the truth, but I've called with many (mostly veterans) who will say "if I ask you just agree with me".
I'm sure that is prevalent up and down the the food chain.
Nothing wrong with asking, but as Garth suggested, only ask when its appropriate. On this play, the umpire was correct in not asking since he had the best view of the play.
Thanks
David