Arguing with umpires

joshuaaaaaa · 03-16-2002, 07:14 AM

Is there an upside to arguing with the umpire? Do they every change the call? Does it influence who they call the rest of the game? The only tangible effect I've seen is that sometimes I get tossed and become an observer for the rest of the game.

CMH · 03-16-2002, 08:26 AM

a lot of people have asked this question and there really has not been a definite answer. according to some people the ump will likely be more inclined to make a call in your favor later in the game...perhaps after realizing the mistake the ump will be more willing to give you a call. not too sure though how this happens. i have never come across a ump who has changed his initial call...which could be said of MLB umps who usually stand put with a decision even after knowing they made a mistake.

Scott Vibert · 03-16-2002, 09:00 AM

The ump will never change the call as for other effects.. they aren't documented and aren't fully known... on the other hand its a good way to get out some aggression when your getting killed, and it certainly can't hurt if you are already losing by a ton, or are really frustrated.

hellfrozeover · 03-16-2002, 11:11 PM

I know it's probably just a coincidence, but frequently I notice that after being ejected, my players seem to make some kind of great play. So I always tell myself that I was stirring up the spirits of my players or some other crap like that.

03-16-2002, 07:14 AM	#1
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03-16-2002, 11:11 PM	#4
hellfrozeover All Star Starter Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,130	I know it's probably just a coincidence, but frequently I notice that after being ejected, my players seem to make some kind of great play. So I always tell myself that I was stirring up the spirits of my players or some other crap like that. __________________ FBA Chicago Syndicate Former Owner: WBL Minnesota Twins 2004 - 2007 AL Central Division Champs OOL Chicago Whales 2006, 2009 UL East Champs; 2006, 2009 United League Champs IBA Lehigh Valley Diamonds 2006 Governor's Cup Champions VSLB New York Yankees 2001, 2002 AL East Division Champs ILBL Commissioner/Chicago Cubs 2002 NL Central Division Champs; 2002 National League Champs ASBL New York Yankees 2006 AL East Division Champs

03-16-2002, 08:26 AM	#2
CMH Hall Of Famer Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 5,057	a lot of people have asked this question and there really has not been a definite answer. according to some people the ump will likely be more inclined to make a call in your favor later in the game...perhaps after realizing the mistake the ump will be more willing to give you a call. not too sure though how this happens. i have never come across a ump who has changed his initial call...which could be said of MLB umps who usually stand put with a decision even after knowing they made a mistake.

03-16-2002, 09:00 AM	#3
Scott Vibert Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: My Computer Posts: 8,209	The ump will never change the call as for other effects.. they aren't documented and aren't fully known... on the other hand its a good way to get out some aggression when your getting killed, and it certainly can't hurt if you are already losing by a ton, or are really frustrated.