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Old Tue Jun 21, 2011, 08:56am
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How would you like to deal with the coach (or worse the parent) of a pitcher who gets hit by a ball that he couldn't see because you made him/her take off their sunglasses.
(or worse... their lawyer)
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Old Tue Jun 21, 2011, 11:09pm
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In a post season game F8 came in to pitch. Opposing coach wanted me to make him go take his eye black off. I laughed.
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Old Wed Jun 22, 2011, 04:14pm
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(or worse... their lawyer)
I've never heard of an umpire being found liable for asking a player to remove distracting wear, including sunglasses. Are you aware of any? Just asking, not insinuating.
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Old Wed Jun 22, 2011, 04:40pm
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I've never heard of an umpire being found liable for asking a player to remove distracting wear, including sunglasses. Are you aware of any? Just asking, not insinuating.
I haven't heard of any, but I just don't want to be the first.
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