Annoyed...

[Manny A]

Originally Posted by DRJ1960

Can't disagree... but our "policy" from the Commissioner is to not irritate the coaches who act like that because we are afraid that our "rival" association will swoop in and take our contracts.

It's one thing when the inmates run the asylum. It's entirely another thing when the asylum's director not only encourages it, but tells the staff to allow it.

Your commissioner needs to step down. He's putting contracts ahead of quality officiating.

[Dakota]

Originally Posted by Manny A

...Your commissioner needs to step down. He's putting contracts ahead of quality officiating.

Depending on the league, expectations may be for low cost rather than high skill, so he may be serving the needs of his league very well.

[IRISHMAFIA]

Originally Posted by Dakota

Depending on the league, expectations may be for low cost rather than high skill, so he may be serving the needs of his league very well.

Than maybe they shouldn't be using umpires. Sell them a handful of indicators and suggest they work their own games.

[Dakota]

Originally Posted by IRISHMAFIA

Than maybe they shouldn't be using umpires. Sell them a handful of indicators and suggest they work their own games.

Perhaps, but most fastpitch leagues and most summer tournaments here in MN recognize that they get higher quality officiating with 2 umpire crews, but they choose to accept the limitations of a single umpire to save the money. I may disagree with their priorities, but it is their money and their games.