The 2010 balk thread

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Originally Posted by mbyron

Ordinarily I wouldn't have done that, which I regard as coaching. But it was a game management choice. Comments?

Until this year, I wouldn't have either. However, after reading other more-experiences umpires say they do it, and talking to the senior umpires in my organization, I decided to try it this year.

Sure enough, at my second game, the starting pitcher was getting close to quick pitching. As the catcher was coming to the plate for the second inning, I said, "Tony, slow your pitcher down. He's very close to quick pitching." After warming him up, he went out and told him. No other problems the rest of the game.