Sometimes I wonder why I umpire

[canump]

I agree with both ALSKA UMP & IRISHMAFIA. I don't take that in May, June, July or Aug., so why Take the extra abuse in Sept. ( The playoffs.) Yes you try to be a bit more open minded in the playoffs so to speak and take a little more when 1 team only has the limit # of players. But John it sounds like you took extra if it was going on thru out the game.

[RonRef]

Originally Posted by canump

I agree with both ALSKA UMP & IRISHMAFIA. I don't take that in May, June, July or Aug., so why Take the extra abuse in Sept. ( The playoffs.) Yes you try to be a bit more open minded in the playoffs so to speak and take a little more when 1 team only has the limit # of players. But John it sounds like you took extra if it was going on thru out the game.

I agree with everyone's comments, it is not the umpires fault you only have 9 players. I talk to the coach and then start jacking people!

[CecilOne]

Outfielders are seen and not heard, they don't exist.

[bkbjones]

The OP got my blood pressure up, which as most of you know is not something I really desire right now.

As Mike and others said, it really shouldn't make any difference whether it's May or September; if someone deserve to get jacked, jack 'em. Yes, I might be a little more lenient in a playoff game, but NOT AT THE RISK OF THE INTEGRITY OF THE GAME.

I would assume you had a plate conference before this game started. Someone would be representing the team as a coach or captain or something. Talk to them (and AS STATED, HAVE THEM come to YOU) in a calm, professional manner.

I think many of us have seen the consequences of too few ejections and lack of assertiveness by some umpires. It can come back to bite you, sometimes in the same game, sometimes months or years later (Dear God, why did you give players such an excellent slective memory?). That doesn't men we have to be trigger happy - but playoffs and having only 9 players be damned. If the situation warrants an ejection, then jack 'em.

[John Robertson]

Didn't mean to aggravate your blood pressure, bkbjones.

I'd say the prevailing opinion here is to eject regardless of the importance of the game or the consequences of having just nine players. Thanks for the feedback.

[AtlUmpSteve]

Originally Posted by John Robertson

Didn't mean to aggravate your blood pressure, bkbjones.

I'd say the prevailing opinion here is to eject regardless of the importance of the game or the consequences of having just nine players. Thanks for the feedback.

I believe the importance of the game and the consequences of having just 9 players should lead you to that conversation with the coach, first. Then, treat the same as any other game, and eject if warranted.

[IRISHMAFIA]

Originally Posted by AtlUmpSteve

I believe the importance of the game and the consequences of having just 9 players should lead you to that conversation with the coach, first. Then, treat the same as any other game, and eject if warranted.

Umpire: Coach, if this keeps up, you are going to need a substitute.
Coach: Blue, I don't have anybody to sub.

Hopefully, at this point you hope the lightbulb will go on over the coach's head. If not.........