Mon Apr 24, 2006, 09:11am
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Originally Posted by IRISHMAFIA
Well, whether you all like it or not, the job of a coach, ANY COACH is to work for the team and in some cases, that means discussing a play or call with the umpire.
Aside from the given scenario, the general comments concerning the demand to talk ONLY to the head coach are unrealistic and, to a point, a bit arrogant.
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I have no problem "discussing a play" with an assistant coach. But as far as chirping goes, they have a LOT less leeway than a manager might. In baseball, assistants are their to assist the manager and nothing else... but tradition in softball has not gone there.
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