Almost ejected a fan - Page 2

bluezebra · #16 (**permalink**) Tue May 25, 2004, 12:45am

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Originally posted by TexBlue

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Originally posted by bluezebra
"He knows I don't let the players talk to me."

Are you an umpire, or an emperor? Or should I address you as, "Your Imperial (read 'imperious') Majesty". "Blue, I'm batting for number 29". "Don't talk to me, you insignificant twerp. I only let coaches talk to me. And then, only if they bow".

You also have a bad case of rabbit ears, and a poor knowledge of your authority. An umpire may not eject a fan. You may stop the game, and tell the coach or game management to quiet the jerk or the game will not continue.

Where'd THAT come from? Is BBALLCOACH back?

I believe this is the full sentence that was originally posted. "He knows I don't let the players talk to me like that " . Not what was written by bluezebra.

[Edited by TexBlue on May 24th, 2004 at 04:49 PM]

This is what the player asked, "Isn't she outside of the box?!?!?!"

That sounds like an innocuous question, and I see no problem with it.

whiskers_ump · #17 (**permalink**) Tue May 25, 2004, 05:51am

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Originally posted by MichaelVA2000

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Originally posted by Dakota
Speaking of players showing up the umpire, what do you do with the pitcher who constantly gives these exaggerated expressions of disbelief on BALL calls?

Dakota,

When I have a pitcher giving exaggerated expressions send a message to the pitcher through the catcher. Conversation goes something like this:

Myself: As I dust the plate, "catcher...I know we are all part of the show, but you could let your pitcher know that I am the critic evaluating performances during this show, and if she doesn't stop overacting I will have no other choice than to end her performance. Please hustle back after talking with her. Thank you."

That usually takes care of it.

Michael

Michael,

I like that better than what I been using...I may "borrow"
that next time I have the situation.

Will send you your check if I use it.

mcrowder · #18 (**permalink**) Tue May 25, 2004, 08:44am

BZ - I know it's hard to read tone in text, but I tried to convey the fact (via "?!?!?!?!") that she was not asking it in a cordial manner - she was yelling it at me in a tone that indicated she thought I was an idiot. Hence the glance to her coach and his quick reminder to her to cut it out.

MichaelVA2000 · #19 (**permalink**) Tue May 25, 2004, 03:47pm

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Originally posted by whiskers_ump

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Originally posted by MichaelVA2000

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Originally posted by Dakota
Speaking of players showing up the umpire, what do you do with the pitcher who constantly gives these exaggerated expressions of disbelief on BALL calls?

Dakota,

When I have a pitcher giving exaggerated expressions send a message to the pitcher through the catcher. Conversation goes something like this:

Myself: As I dust the plate, "catcher...I know we are all part of the show, but you could let your pitcher know that I am the critic evaluating performances during this show, and if she doesn't stop overacting I will have no other choice than to end her performance. Please hustle back after talking with her. Thank you."

That usually takes care of it.

Michael

Michael,

I like that better than what I been using...I may "borrow"
that next time I have the situation.
Will send you your check if I use it.

Glen,

Feel free, but forget about a check, just send some gasoline.

Michael

whiskers_ump · #20 (**permalink**) Tue May 25, 2004, 04:38pm

Heck NO, thats gold....I only wanted to borrow your
saying....