To umpires (advice)

[JRutledge]

Mattinglyfan,

You are not owed an explaination on judgment calls ever. It is a courtesy that the umpire even allows you to argue without being tossed. Always remember that fact. Because if I want to go strictly by the rules, he had every right to toss you.

Secondly, I would like to know how that umpire showed you "attitude?" Maybe he was trying not to be overly talkative, because of what happen the day before. We are human and I will admit that if a coach acted a certain way, I am not going to be all buddy, buddy with him the next time. Not because I have a grudge, but because I do not want to add to an already unconfrontable situation. Maybe he had nothing to say to you. But I would still like to know what he did to you?

Peace