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Originally Posted by fitump56
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
Posts: 3,607
Yeah, you're an expert alright. Spokane is a haven for baseball.  |
As with all game management techniques, Garth's suggestion won't work for everyone, or for anyone everytime. It can be productively used, however. I have used a similar technique successfully.
I'm open to other (better?) suggestions.