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Originally Posted by briancurtin
i dont see how there is a difference between the beginning of an argument and the middle of it...its an argument no matter how you put it. just because i dont catch the coach before he can get out there doesnt mean im giving him a free ticket to stay out there. when its time to get in there, its time to get in there. i havent seen the video so i dont know where in teh sequence that picture came from, but i personally dont think theres a time to just walk away and let the house burn down.
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I could be wrong, but my understanding is that the 'Old school' solution of getting right back in the manager/coach/player's face are over. MiLB want's the umpires to let them vent (As long as he isn't attacking anyone) until he leaves. Let the league president deal with it by way of fine &/or suspension.
The video doesn't show if the PU was there ready to peeel the mgr off. I will ask the crew if they want to make any comments AFTER the league is done with whatever they do.
Frankly, as gutless as Moss (SAL President) is, had one of the umpires said 'boo' he would suspend them. It wouldn't surprise me at all if Mikilik get's away with a small fine and a game or two suspension (If any).
As an umpire it SUCKS! I was taught and came up using the old school method. Only take so much, then fire right back. As a fill-in (Pre-strike) I did have a couple league presidents ask me to back down, so I modified things a tad ... but just a tad.