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Old Tue Jun 17, 2003, 10:01am
CecilOne CecilOne is offline
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Originally posted by IRISHMAFIA
... snip ... a partner is to only offer their partner additional information UPON REQUEST. A veteran umpire who knows a change needs to be made can certainly find a way into a discussion their partner is having with a coach/player and break it off. These conversations should ALWAYS be private. I will NOT scream a request or answer across the field. ONLY the umpire who makes the call, can reverse it.
I was sitting here trying to decide whether to say something like this or just assume that all were implying it, even though saying "overrule". A few requests, like checked swing assistance, can be at a distance and then only with signals, not yelling. Occasionally, I look to the base ump for confirmation of a catch, but that is very silent.

For the newbies and unsure, may I restate Mike's keys:
- only offer their partner additional information UPON REQUEST
- ONLY the umpire who makes the call, can reverse it
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