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Originally Posted by DG
I will go with ZERO on the hook pool, since good umps generally know where the line is.
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HOWEVER, when TEE is coaching he is a COACH not an umpire. Of coarse with Tee's experience he knows the rules and that will help, but his PRIME responsibility should he take the job is to COACH not umpire.
Will he give the men / women in blue a "break" - most likely but in the heat of battle if an official blows one BIG time sometimes it's a natural reaction to argue for your team. However, I think TEE would argue with class as opposed to coming out ala Lou Pinella.
3 separate and DISTINCT functions.
1. Players play meaning you do not want players acting as coaches as that can be disruptive to the team.
2. Coaches COACH meaning THEY are in charge of THEIR team.
3. Umpires Officiate meaning they are in control of the GAME.
Pete Booth