Arguing with the Ump

(An Exercise in Futility)

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  • Don't spit, don't use certain words, and don't touch him!
  • Failure to obey these rules may result in ejection!
  • Is an umpire ever swayed by a manager's argument?
  • If he's arguing a judgement call, forget it!
  • If it's on a rules interpretation he has a slight chance
  • Skillful squawkers do not touch ump but they kick a lot of dirt!   

    • You don't want to show up the ump and you don't want to be confrontational

  • Instead of screaming "You blew it!" you might ask him "Why did you make that call?"
    Just a suggestion . . .

    Related topic: Home Plate Ump

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