Keeping the pitcher loose

[waltjp]

Originally Posted by ozzy6900

Not your problem! If F1 wants to toss to another infielder while the new catcher is gearing up, it's not your place to say anything. When the new F2 arrives, I would give him a couple of pitches (three at the most) and then get the game going again.

Try to remember, you are not a coach or a mommy - you are an umpire!

Ozzy, where did you read that I said anything? The manager manages his team as he sees fit. But that won't stop me from making observations.

For Bob - Absolutely. If the catcher wants to take a few I don't have a problem. My comment was about the fact that the pitcher is throwing to keep loose while the catcher is getting his gear on. We all know how long it takes for a 10-year old catcher to get his gear on, once he finds it all, of course. And during the 3 minute break the pitcher is throwing, and throwing, and throwing.

[ozzy6900]

Originally Posted by waltjp

Ozzy, where did you read that I said anything? The manager manages his team as he sees fit. But that won't stop me from making observations.

For Bob - Absolutely. If the catcher wants to take a few I don't have a problem. My comment was about the fact that the pitcher is throwing to keep loose while the catcher is getting his gear on. We all know how long it takes for a 10-year old catcher to get his gear on, once he finds it all, of course. And during the 3 minute break the pitcher is throwing, and throwing, and throwing.

Walt, your "observations" gave me the impression that you were looking for a way to "play mommy". Sorry, but that is the way it seemed to me.

[waltjp]

Originally Posted by ozzy6900

Walt, your "observations" gave me the impression that you were looking for a way to "play mommy". Sorry, but that is the way it seemed to me.

Ozzy, I'm sure you see lots of thinks, like I do, that make you wonder. Only in the most ridiculous case would I say something. For the record, I haven't yet seen that in 18 years of calling baseball games.

btw - This is another reason why I hate working this level.

[ozzy6900]

Originally Posted by waltjp

Ozzy, I'm sure you see lots of thinks, like I do, that make you wonder. Only in the most ridiculous case would I say something. For the record, I haven't yet seen that in 18 years of calling baseball games.

btw - This is another reason why I hate working this level.

And this is reason that I do not!

Sorry if there was confusion. After your explanations, I see that I misinterpreted the OP.

[waltjp]

Originally Posted by ozzy6900

And this is reason that I do not!

Sorry if there was confusion. After your explanations, I see that I misinterpreted the OP.

No blood, no foul.

Party on, Garth.

[BigUmp56]

Originally Posted by waltjp

Party on, Garth.

Garth gave up on the forums...........


Tim.