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Originally Posted by bsaucer
Why not have the HP umpire wear a mike so he can explain rulings to the press box and fans, like the ref does in football?
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Not worth the hassle. How often would an umpire have to use it in a routine game? Calls that would need an explanation don't happen all the time as they do in football.
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