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Originally posted by greymule
Ask your partner and you'll have both coaches asking for a second opinion on every close play and probably some not-so-close ones. You might as well let the plate ump call the game alone. If the coach claims F3 was off the bag and you're not sure because from your position you might not have been able to see it, that's another thing. Otherwise make your call and stick to it. Absolutely never ask your partner on a straight play, even if you realize you blew it.
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I must get on the bandwagon here. You are receiving payment to do a job and get it right. Since your vision is is not an inverted 360 degrees, there is no way you have all the angles.
Use the tools available, and if there is any doubt, whether you believe you got it right or not, you ask your partner. If s/he is a good umpire, they will come to you, tell you exactly what they saw, and allow you to make the proper call.
If your pride is more important than the ball game, give the money back and leave because you are not doing the job for which you are being paid.
Sun Mar 10, 2002, 10:54am
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