What would you do?

[blarson]

Originally posted by gumpire
When I gave the rule quote, my intention was not to show that rules would solve the problem.
What I was trying to show was that I think that a discussion between umpires would have appropriate in this situation and, since what you've said is that your partner was out of position, he should, at that point, admit to you that he didn't see the play and defer to you.
If you meet with him, and him alone, and he still won't admit the mistake, the call would stand. I would still discuss it further after the game.

Gumbypire,

Which rule are you basing your statement on in 9.04? 9.04c ?

How many games have you umpired? Rut has probably taken more barbs in a single thread they you have umpired games.

Since your such a rules zealot, why are you even letting the coach come out and discuss this?
9.02
(a) Any umpire's decision which involves judgment, such as, but not limited to, whether a batted ball is fair or foul, whether a pitch is a strike or a ball, or whether a runner is safe or out, is final. No player, manager, coach or substitute shall object to any such judgment decisions.

Now, in your world we should stop then before the utter the second word or take the second step from their position or at least as soon as it's apparent that they are arguing judgement. Custom and practice dictates otherwise in our sport.

If I'm misinterpreting your written word as it's possible on the board, then I apologize. If I'm not I can't believe that you refuse the accept a simple ruling some of the vets here.

Bob