Listen, at MLB, MiLB, NCAA level, yes, you let it go.
If he says it not directed at me, in the confines of the dugout, I'm letting it go.
If he is on the top step looking right at me when he yells it, bye bye. This isn't a game changing EJ either, this is a slimey bench coach who can go have an early beer. In the video, did Torre seem to care?
You look like you are soft if you don't, and it will only get worse from there as your reputation of being a pushover follows you. Then you'll get some real headaches, don't you think?
Maybe its different depending on how long you've been around. Steve, perhaps if they yell at you, you have a relationship with that team for several years and you know things won't get out of hand. They know you, they know where you draw the line, and there is some mutual understanding.
For someone who is new to that league, those players are TESTING. And PU should rise to the test and grow a pair.
Added in the edit: For rec league amateur ball... not talking about higher levels here.
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