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Originally Posted by GA Umpire
In this case, it sounds like I would have gone home with no problems. But, I would let the AD know I am calling the game and not him. So, he learns that he has no control over the next umpire who comes out and he thinks he can try it again b/c I didn't make that point clear enough.
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If you say "OK AD, seeya!" you are screwing the next umpire who has to come in there and make a call on a game that is not as clear cut.
"Ok Mr. AD, it's my call once the game starts. You're probably right, but lets just wait 5/10 minutes until we really lose the field."
If we were in conversation alone, maybe even note to him that he will look good to parents for trying to get the game in!
Then 5 minutes later, count the cash and throw it in the trunk