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Originally Posted by socalblue1
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.
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I can't remember a MLB case where the umpire took so much abuse without giving as good as he got. Is this what it takes to get to the show, where you can unload on the guy. These guys were comatose.