What About This Coach; Dump Him?

[JRutledge]

The main problem I had with the discussion is it went on too long. The umpire made the call and that is it. I would not have even discussed anything with the grounds keeper. If the coach did not agree with the size of the box, then he should have said something before the game.

Another problem I would have had was where the other umpire was during most of this discussion. Then when that other umpire came and I said enough, I would have walked away from him. He follows me and then we have a problem and likely an ejection. Also bringing out the rulebook would have also been a big no-no. The discussion just went on too long about the same thing over and over again.

Peace

[Bulldog]

I agree with you.

What do you think the base umpire did wrong? Look at the base umpire approach the conversation and stand at the dirt cut out. Would you as a base umpire get involved in this discussion or do you consider the call to be judgment.

[BigUmp56]

I let my partner fight his own battles.

Tim.

[JRutledge]

Originally Posted by Bulldog

I agree with you.

What do you think the base umpire did wrong? Look at the base umpire approach the conversation and stand at the dirt cut out. Would you as a base umpire get involved in this discussion or do you consider the call to be judgment.

I think it depends on who you are working with. But I would discuss in the pre-game with my partner that if I walk away, then you need to begin to intervene.

I guess a lot of this depended on the conversation these two individual had before the game. I know that I am not as possessive of an argument that I am involved in and if the conversation is getting too long, I would like a person to get the game back into focus. The problem is many umpires feel they need to continue the argument and have no one interfere in any way. This is what I think umpires do so badly when we are more concerned about how much weakness we show instead of moving things along.

Peace

[MadCityRef]

Originally Posted by JRutledge

Another problem I would have had was where the other umpire was during most of this discussion. Then when that other umpire came and I said enough, I would have walked away from him. He follows me and then we have a problem and likely an ejection. Also bringing out the rulebook would have also been a big no-no. The discussion just went on too long about the same thing over and over again.

Peace

The BU shows up at 2:30! Even after the HC pleads with him to come in and talk about it.
Had a game couple years back where the Home HC starts arguing the Vis batter is out of box. Pitch after pitch telling me I gotta take care of it. Well, it would help if there were actual lines on the field. Next time, get the chalk out of the closet during lunch and YOU take care of it.


So Rut, just how many nails in Lloyd's coffin was that Duck thrashing?
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