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Originally Posted by jicecone
There have been times, yes.
But these guys are held at a much higher level of expectation than we are. Our decisions sometimes only mean the difference between a 1ft. or 2 ft. plastic trophy, big deal. Theirs can help decide the fate and career of the coaches and players. Should that matter in the way an umpire officiates? No but, it does to their bosses and they are the one's that are saying "Get it right."
Believe me, I DO NOT KISS BUTT in my day job but, when the man says my way or the highway, I take him a lot more seriously.
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Ji,
The level of Baseball I do, and I assume you do, or you would not be on this board as much as you are, is more than just for a plastic trophy. There is a lot riding on the games I do, be it for the players, or my self-esteem and reputation as an umpire.
But we are not MLB guys. However, in this case they by rule did not get the play right. On this play
they were wrong twice and they ejected a manager over it. They were wrong in the original call, no big deal, and if Ozzy wants an early shower, he will take it. They were wrong the second time too when they let the play go. Two wrongs still don't make a right in this case.
I can't believe someone is NY is saying this crew did what should have been done in this case.