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Old Thu Apr 15, 2010, 06:24am
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Greetings, mach3!

An umpire asking another umpire for help on a call is absolutely acceptable and happens all the time. It's perfectly normal for one umpire to seek out that information.

However, when a particular play is completely my call, it's inappropriate for another umpire to attempt to push their call and attempt to "overrule" me. In fact, the rules prohibit this.

If it's my call and I need help, I'll ask for it. Otherwise, all other umpires should keep their opinions to themselves.

Make sense?
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I haven't decided if I should call it from the dugout or the outfield. Apparently, both have really great views!

Screw green, it ain't easy being blue!

I won't be coming here that much anymore. I might check in now and again.
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