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Originally posted by Bob Lyle
On the off-chance that the offensive coach comes to you to complain, send him out to your partner. Once your partner steals the call, it's his call; let him live or die by it. You don't own it anymore.
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If the offensive coach comes out to complain, warn him, then toss him. Questioning in this situation is questioning balls and strikes.
9.02
(a) Players leaving their position in the field or on base, or managers or coaches leaving the bench or coaches box, to argue on BALLS AND STRIKES will not be permitted. They should be warned if they start for the plate to protest the call. If they continue, they will be ejected from the game.
(c) ... On a half swing, if the manager comes out to argue with first or third base umpire and if after being warned he persists in arguing, he can be ejected as he is now arguing over a called ball or strike.