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Originally Posted by GarthB
A technique I used once when the dugout was going nuts about my partners call at second and wouldn't shut up:
I pulled the head coach aside and took out the lineup. As I held the lineup where he could see it, I began circling the number 4 batter as I said, "if you can't get control of your dugout, I'm gonna have to just pick someone to go."
He got the message.
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Idiots are easily impressed. With real managers, you start that kind of bush league threats, then don't be surprised as PU when F2 just quite doesn't get his mitt up high enough to catch that 90mpher "erroneously" aimed at your head.
What a bunch of Hollywood junk you are preaching here. Young umpires who read this think that you actually act out this "I always have a witty, controlling, smartism" that stumps managers and players into reverence for you.
"Gosh, the PU, he was reely good, he put me in my place, he'll teach us a thing or two. Everyone, get up and Yell "Go Blue"; no telling what Mr. Einstein might do next!"
Location: Spokane, WA
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Yeah, you're an expert alright. Spokane is a haven for baseball.
