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Originally Posted by Don Mueller
As to another poster thinking my handling of this situation makes it more difficult for future umps with this coach I disagree.
This coach now believes that if he comes out to argue a strike call his batter is at risk for a delay of game strike. That strike means more to him than an ejection. He hasn't argued strikes and balls with me in the 2 games since.(he has a well deserved reputation as a whiner)
So in this case, I saved an ejection and modified behavior of a coach at the expense of 1 strike to a batter.
Not saying it was right only that this time it worked. IMO
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The reason you've made it difficult for future umpires is because this coach now thinks that it's worth the minor penalty of a called strike.
You screwed the pooch on this one Don. Stop trying to defend it.
BTW- Saving an ejection when one is warrented is nothing to be proud of IMO. Do you're job. Don't look for EJ's, but take care of them when you need to.