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[TussAgee11]

Was working an over 30 woodbat league this morning. One team was comprised mainly of Puerto Rican players, who were very easy going and didn't have much of a problem with. I don't know much Spanish, but I could follow basically what they were saying/yelling/cheering.

But I got to thinking, what if a player started yelling at an umpire in a different language (one that the umpire didn't understand)? My partner was Puerto Rican as well, so anything that was said I guess he would have known if it was bad or not. What say you about players yelling in a different language at us Azuls, when nosotros no comprendemos?

[SanDiegoSteve]

Cuando ustedes no comprenden, usted necesitan decirles que hablar inglés, o los sea quitado.

[SanDiegoSteve]

Me entiende usted? Si no paran el maldecir en español, serán expulsados.

[nickrego]

I work a Mexican / American league with a language issue.

I don't think you need to speak the same language as a coach / player to know when it's time to dump them.

Your gut will tell you.

So far, knock on wood, I have had the least trouble with this league, than I do with Babe Ruth and High School. I run more people in HS each year, than all other leagues put together.

[GarthB]

Quand je travaille avec les équipes qui parlent espagnol je hurlez à eux en français. Il confond l'enfer hors d'eux.

[TussAgee11]

Originally Posted by GarthB

Quand je travaille avec les équipes qui parlent espagnol je hurlez à eux en français. Il confond l'enfer hors d'eux.

lol. for those who don't know, he said that when he works games with Spanish teams, he yells french back at them. Confuses the hell out of them.

One thing is for certain, baseball is not the English enclave it once was.

[TussAgee11]

Originally Posted by SanDiegoSteve

Cuando ustedes no comprenden, usted necesitan decirles que hablar inglés, o los sea quitado.

But what about them cheering on each other? How do I know its directed at me? They could say awful things to me and I would never know.

[bluezebra]

I used to work a men's league in the San Fernado Valley (So. Cal), which was about 95% Mexican and Mexican-Americans. A few had actually played pro ball in the Mexican League. It was a well-organized league. All players had picture IDs, they had to be in full uniform (though not necessarily matching), home team had to supply official, league mandated baseballs, etc.

I was working solo, and called a runner out on a close play at home. THe 3B coach came down the line and called me a name in Spanish. I had taken Spanish in High School, and sat between two Hispanic boys who taught me all the "good words". I recognized what the coach called me as a VERY vile name, and I ran him. Of course he claimed that he didn't say anything bad. I told him that I understood what he said, and that he was gone.

The others looked at me, and figured that this Gringo could understand Spanish. The word must have spread, because no one ever used Spanish on me again. Little did they know how limited my knowledge was.

Bob

[SanDiegoSteve]

Originally Posted by bluezebra

I used to work a men's league in the San Fernado Valley (So. Cal), which was about 95% Mexican and Mexican-Americans. A few had actually played pro ball in the Mexican League. It was a well-organized league. All players had picture IDs, they had to be in full uniform (though not necessarily matching), home team had to supply official, league mandated baseballs, etc.

I was working solo, and called a runner out on a close play at home. THe 3B coach came down the line and called me a name in Spanish. I had taken Spanish in High School, and sat between two Hispanic boys who taught me all the "good words". I recognized what the coach called me as a VERY vile name, and I ran him. Of course he claimed that he didn't say anything bad. I told him that I understood what he said, and that he was gone.

The others looked at me, and figured that this Gringo could understand Spanish. The word must have spread, because no one ever used Spanish on me again. Little did they know how limited my knowledge was.

Bob

It's happened to me too in Mexican-American League a couple times. Little did they know that I minored in Spanish in college. And like in your case, word spread.

I usually never have any problems with these folks, and have worked 3 Mexican-American League All-Star games, as well as several of their Juegos de Campeonato.

The league out here is highly regulated by the League President, and laminated plastic player I.D. cards are required for each player. Each teams' I.D. cards are held by the opposing manager during the games. Players from all races and backgrounds play in this league, with the majority comprised of Mexican or Mexican-Americans.

[SanDiegoSteve]

Originally Posted by TussAgee11

But what about them cheering on each other? How do I know its directed at me? They could say awful things to me and I would never know.

Usually, remarks toward the Blue contain the phrase, "pinche umpire."

[jwwashburn]

Tengo gusto del chocolate caliente con mis burritos picantes.

[bluezebra]

Originally Posted by jwwashburn

Tengo gusto del chocolate caliente con mis burritos picantes.

Using "chocolate" and "burrito" in the same sentence sounds yucky.

Bob

[LilLeaguer]

Originally Posted by TussAgee11

Was working an over 30 woodbat league this morning. One team was comprised mainly of Puerto Rican players, who were very easy going and didn't have much of a problem with. I don't know much Spanish, but I could follow basically what they were saying/yelling/cheering.

But I got to thinking, what if a player started yelling at an umpire in a different language (one that the umpire didn't understand)? My partner was Puerto Rican as well, so anything that was said I guess he would have known if it was bad or not. What say you about players yelling in a different language at us Azuls, when nosotros no comprendemos?

If a player or coach is insulting me in language I don't understand, it's not much of an insult. For all I know, the signs the 3rd base coach are flashing are calling me names, and the offensive team might be passing nasty notes about me in the dugout.

I've got other things to worry about.

[GarthB]

Originally Posted by LilLeaguer

If a player or coach is insulting me in language I don't understand, it's not much of an insult. For all I know, the signs the 3rd base coach are flashing are calling me names, and the offensive team might be passing nasty notes about me in the dugout.

I've got other things to worry about.

Muy bueno.
Très bon.
Sehr gut.
Molto buon.

[SanDiegoSteve]

Πολύ καλός.
Очень хорошо.
muito bom.
Zeer goed.