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Originally Posted by SAump
I have always heard this statement when it came to 1) checking equipment prior to the game, 2) asking coaches about their players "wearing proper equipment" at the plate meeting, or 3) keeping players in the dugout or batting circle. I agree these matters and others like them are very important for everyone's "safety" and general well being.
The fear of losing money appears to provide the necessary motivation to perform menial tasks. Money surpasses safety and many other intrinsic social values. For example, should a kid get hurt, why would someone point the finger at the umpire? Do they point the finger at parents of the child, or the child responsible for the injury, or that child's coach? How can leagues or their umpires be held accountable in a court of law?
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Laws come about b/c state courts uphold them. State courts crewate trial history or case law. Every state is chock full of cases where negligence has been found and umpires have been held responsible. Our org has complete coverage including legal expenses to defend us (thanks IU!). Even though it comes out of the pocket of our org owner.