Worst Coach Tirade Ever?

[Sal Giaco]

Originally Posted by SCUMP

sal it is pretty obvious that the pu was not in ear shot by watching the video.

im sure we can agree on this.

maybe in those vides you mentioned no ump stepped in. but in the majority of cases i would bet a fellow umpire would step in, to at least make an attempt to try to difuse the situation.

at least if the pu had been closer i doubt the manager would have walked past him to put on a show at the plate.

I understand where you're coming for brother. I know, as well as you do, that pro ball arguments can be tricky to handle, ie. when to step in and when to leave your partner on his own.

As I posted before, generally speaking, when a heated discussion is going on, the nearest umpire should walk (don't jog/run over towards the argument) and get in the vicinity to wear you can hear what's be said. Keep other coaches/players away from the discussion but don't involve yourself either. When the ejection happens, let the guys have their final say and then move in if necessary.

That's my own personal opinion and guideline on handling arguments. Every situation is different and how I handle things in the Spring (NCAA) and how I go about things in the Summer (Indy Pro ball) are usually not the same.