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I was livid that this guy allowed the out to stand on such a huge balk, one that a second year umpire should be able to call in his sleep. So, I yelled to him that he wasn't worth the $55.00 they were paying him if he couldn't make that call.
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Tim whether a first year umpire or a major leaguer, we all "kick one" even the so called "easy ones" How about Gerry Davis in the yanks game this year.
I am sure you have made your share and wouldn't appreciate a comment like the one you gave the BU. Also, this is your son we are talking about.
When my kids played I made it a point to stay "clear" because whenever the fans felt there was a bad call or lack of a call they wanted to "wrope me" in
If you are going to watch your sons game and get "worked up" over it whenever blue makes a bad call or in this case a no call my advice would be to stay away from the action.
As far as what the BU said to you this time IMO you asked for it by saying
he wasn't worth the $55.00
When I watch a game I am looking for hustle on the part of blue. If they do not hustle or get into position that gets me more upset then a bad call or lack there-of because I have been there.
Things happend in a heartbeat and some-times I think we all said to ourselves - Hey I missed a balk on that one
Some-times umpires make the worst spectators.
Pete Booth