Player thrown under the bus........

[Bandit]

Originally Posted by IRISHMAFIA

I'm curious as to why people think an umpire should involve themselves in part of the game that does not involve them.

When it gets to the point that the comments are so abusive and counter productive that it effects the mental / physical ability for the player to play (catcher....protecting home umpire) and or function is a safe manner it does effect the people you may speak of it not involving.