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Old Fri Jul 20, 2007, 06:10pm
jicecone jicecone is offline
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Originally Posted by GarthB
Exactly why I no longer send messages by catchers. I've seen this bite umpires in the arse too many times.

The first time they call a balk on the opposing pitcher, the coach goes nuts that when the umpire saw the other pitcher balked he let it go.

Maybe it's the level worked, but I find calling the balk prevents more crap than not calling it.
I agree Garth, this was too humorous to pass up though.

Considering the level, I too, will most generally go with the balk call first. Using preventive umpiring tehniques can be effective, when used properly.
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