Smitty Time!

[Tom H.]

Originally Posted by canadaump6

Steve the whole keeping one's mouth shut comments are getting old. Nobody has to bow down to another umpire just because they are older or more experienced. Respect has to be earned.

I would only remind that it was not my opinion that he disputed but rather accepted 2 man mechanics. Anyone is welcome to disagree with or debate my opinion (even though they are wrong ) any time. The BU in my post flatly told me that I was wrong and by inference that he already knew what the mechanic was.

I would ask you, Was he correct?

[BigUmp56]

He left you with two options, Tom. You could have found the red book on two man mechanics and shown him the error of his ways, or done exactly what you did depending on his demeanor. Knowing you as well as I do, I have to believe that you did the right thing in this situation. It's old news, but you really can't make a horse drink.................


Tim.