When did they change the balk rule?

[ozzy6900]

Originally Posted by UMP25

The fact that KF believes ejections are ego-driven indicates that he does not understand the role of an umpire or the proper process by which baseball umpires are to handle certain situations. Baseball is unique among the major sports when it comes to doling out specific penalties to violators of rules or conduct.

We can't issue yellow cards. We can't penalize 15 yards for unsportsmanlike conduct. We can't call a technical. If someone personally insults us, if someone swears at us, we have two choices: leave said person in the game or remove them from the game. To choose the former results in our losing control of the game and letting said violators get away with actions they are not supposed to do. It also sends a poor message to the opposition: go ahead and demean me as an official, because I lack the fortitude to deal with it.

That is the problem with baseball (unless you are doing FED). There are no 2nd chances for the offenders. Baseball was designed as a "Gentleman's Game" meaning you held your tongue and played the game - simple as that! Ain't that way anymore, boys!

Oh and when a coach swears at me, as far as I am concerned, he just made it personal ------ GONE!