Fair/Foul Two Man Crew Situation (From a Dad)

[More Cowbell]

Thanks for the feedback; we kept on playing, but even worse than before. Error after error and we lose 6-0. Can we protest the play of our own team?

Do any of you guys engage in discussion/explanation with (rational) parents after a game if asked to clarify? Or is this a cardinal no-no? I know "rational parent" is somewhat oxymoronic.

[mbyron]

Originally Posted by More Cowbell

Thanks for the feedback; we kept on playing, but even worse than before. Error after error and we lose 6-0. Can we protest the play of our own team?

Do any of you guys engage in discussion/explanation with (rational) parents after a game if asked to clarify? Or is this a cardinal no-no? I know "rational parent" is somewhat oxymoronic.

Rules questions, yes. Judgment questions, no. It also depends how the parent approaches: "May I ask you a question about the rules?" is generally non-threatening.

[More Cowbell]

Originally Posted by mbyron

Rules questions, yes. Judgment questions, no. It also depends how the parent approaches: "May I ask you a question about the rules?" is generally non-threatening.

In my scenario, would you consider that judgement or rules? Again, in this particular game the outcome would not have changed; I guess part of me just wants to hear the guy say, "Yeah, I blew it." (Of course I don't like saying that, but it's not about me!

[mbyron]

Originally Posted by More Cowbell

In my scenario, would you consider that judgment or rules? Again, in this particular game the outcome would not have changed; I guess part of me just wants to hear the guy say, "Yeah, I blew it." (Of course I don't like saying that, but it's not about me!

Actually, your question has more to do with mechanics. Again, your approach to this type of question might determine whether you get an answer. "Can I ask what happened on that foul ball call in the 7th inning?" might get a more informative answer than "So are you guys going to admit that you screwed up?"

Then, listen. Don't argue. If you have one follow-up question, you can ask that. Thank them for their time. There's no point in arguing with them.

Ordinarily I would not discuss a controversial situation with a fan until I'd had a chance to discuss it privately with my partner first.

[DG]

Originally Posted by More Cowbell

Do any of you guys engage in discussion/explanation with (rational) parents after a game if asked to clarify? Or is this a cardinal no-no? I know "rational parent" is somewhat oxymoronic.

I don't mind talking to rational parents with rational questions after a game. They will typically tell others and greater understanding is achieved.

If they are coming at me with a complaint I will give them a direct look in the eye and not speak, and keep walking.

[DonInKansas]

Originally Posted by DG

I don't mind talking to rational parents with rational questions after a game. They will typically tell others and greater understanding is achieved.

Especially if they've got a full cooler with them and are sharing.