Important lessons learned....and more questions asked

[SanDiegoSteve]

Originally Posted by UmpLarryJohnson

if there are NO foul lines passed the bases i see no prob making sure the rats note that and that theres gonna be no crap taken on fair--foulcalls down the lines..if the RATS think thatsa issue then call the feild unfit for play and go home!

Amen. My sentiments exactly.

Imagine having no foul lines whatsoever. You are having to guess by lining up where the ball is in relation to the edge of the base. Real accurate. It happens during off-season games, yet they still b*tch and complain about close calls near where the line should have been.

In a perfect world, under ideal circumstances, nothing needs to be said during a plate conference. But there are times where you dang sure better say something, or you will be in for a long day.