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Professional Managers, Coaches, And Players Have A Right To Question An Umpire's Decision If They Do It In A Professional Manner. When They Become Personal, Profane, Or Violent, They Have Crossed The Line And Must Be Dealt With Accordingly.

I Learned A Valuable Life Lesson That Summer. You Should Find Something In Life That You Really Enjoy And Seriously Consider Making That Your Life's Work.

Game Management Is Accomplished By Staying Constantly Alert And Then Reading And Reacting To Potential Problem Situations Before They Materialize. It All Boils Down To Paying Attention To Details.

As A Whole, The Managers Today Are Different In Temperament. Most Have Very Good Communication Skills And Are More Understanding Of The Umpire's Job. That Doesn't Mean They Are Better Managers. It Just Means That I Perceive Today's Managers A Bit Differently.

Anyone Interested In Becoming A Professional Umpire And Becoming Eligible To Work In The Minor Leagues Must Attend One Of The Two Umpire Schools Sanctioned By Major League Baseball.