ASA - erasing a line

[Andy]

Originally Posted by AtlUmpSteve

How about:

"Thanks. Now all decisions regarding in and out of the box are not only my judgment, but completely arbitrary since you took that pain-in-the-*** line out."

Other than smart-*** remarks, I believe you have it right, Andy.

This did cross my mind Steve...funny how great(?) minds think alike!!!!

[MD Longhorn]

Love it when umpires make stuff up. There's no penalty strike for this. I know a lot of guys that would eject for this and not feel bad about it in the morning. If he was trying to show me up, I might join them. If not ... what line? Call what they do - you know where the boundary of the batters box is.

[ronald]

How many would go for (after lines erased) ump going to the coach with lineup card out and saying coach I need a batter for the guy that just erased the lines. He is gone for unsporting conduct.

I do like what andy has mentioned as a way to handle it too. I do not think I could pull off Steve's but I think I will keep it in the back of my mind and try it when a situation arises.

[archangel]

Originally Posted by ronald

How many would go for (after lines erased) ump going to the coach with lineup card out and saying coach I need a batter for the guy that just erased the lines. He is gone for unsporting conduct.

Not me in this case.

Though the "lineup card" tool is good to have if needed, I think I'd only pull that out in a youth game(depending on the sitch).
These are adults, a message needs to be sent, and having his coach tell him he's been silently kicked out will cause a larger negative reaction....