Steppin on toes

[mcrowder]

I think most of us would agree with that, or at least some form of that, Mario.

The question is -- how to handle the PU's poor overcall, and when.

If I was their UIC or scheduler and this was brought to my attention, I'd call the umps to find out their side - if they agree with the circumstances, PU and I would have a long long talk, and I'd likely remind ALL of the umpires the proper mechanics and communication techniques in a sitch like this at our next meeting.

Our personal mechanic on this is that if manager appeals to PU they are ignored or at best directed to discuss it with BU. If BU, after discussion, needs to discuss with PU, the only thing we would EVER overrule on is a pulled foot or bobble that was hidden from view of the BU.

With some of the younger BU's (we have the occasional older teenager), we teach them to come to PU if it's just getting too hot for them. When they reach PU they just say "Back me up" and PU will make the safe or out call to agree with BU. If they say something else we'll discuss it (again - could be the pulled foot or bobble).