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Originally posted by Sal Giaco
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Originally posted by WindyCityBlue
How to handle it... Here's the wind-up...and the pitch -
PU: Ball!
Coach in the Dugout: Where was that?
PU: Not over the plate.
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Judging by your previous post, I can tell you don't umpire at a high level. First of all, if a manager asks you where a pitch was - you answer the question with a location, NOT a smart a$$ remark.
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Sorry, Sal:
In my part of the world, as well, "top" umpires are just as likely to use Windy's "S-A-" response [or a variation: "Not in the Zone"]. If the CATCHER asks "was that outside, Blue?", he might get a location response; but we don't owe the Coach an explanation.
"Where was that?" is a form of chirping: arguing judgment calls.
Tue Oct 12, 2004, 06:41pm
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