Crew Chief makes a mistake...but they got it right

[WindyCityBlue]

Originally posted by Atl Blue
The argument that Juarassic tries to put forward that the original calling official changes the call is a red herring

I just don't believe this is true. If Crawford had insisted he were right last night, the call would not have been changed, especially since he is the crew chief here. Do you think Charlie Reliford would have "overruled" Crawford if Crawford insisted he got it right and didn't need help? Not if he wanted to work in the MLB again.

In the words of this board, Crawford is a big dog, Reliford is a (relative) pissant. If Crawford said it was fair and Reliford said it wasn't, it was going to be called fair.

But thankfully, Crawford is a bigger man that heard the reactions and knew he might have missed it. So he got help. If Reliford "announced" it, OK, but it was Crawford that was convinced to change his call. And if he hadn't been convinced, it wasn't going to get changed.

The guys that are working this series got there because they are the best. They have all made mistakes and worked past them. The fact was, Crawford DID NOT look for help. He made his call and had his back to the infield while signalling. When he turned around, Everitt and reliford were already coming forward. The coaches from Minnesota were coming out of the dugout and he knew that he kicked it. As I've indicated dozens of times here. The mechanic taught at the Major College level and above is what was employed here. If you see a call that requires correction, approach your partner and ask what they saw. Tell them that you saw something different. They know you wouldn't be there unless YOU ARE SURE! If you agree that the call needs to be corrected, you get it right. If an ego prevents that from happening, you walk away and let them take what's coming. There is only so much you can do on the ball field.

In last night's case, Everitt and Reliford both saw the play and knew it was wrong. If Crawford, even as the senior man had refused to change that call, it would have been his a** in the sling. His partners would have filed a game report and filed it on the request of the league. It would have indicated that he worked contrary to policy and his post game career and respect from his peers would have been flushed down the drain.

Triple H, I'm glad that we could agree on something again. You once posited that I walk the earth offering opinions that stir the pot and make the casual umpire reflect and the veteran umpire chafe. I've never asked everyone to embrace my views, just open your eyes to the way things are going. I've shared different experiences and learned a lot as I went. Next season there will surely be a new stance or way to get a better angle. Maybe they won't be your cup of tea, but umpires once wore coats and ties.