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You argue with the umpire because there is nothing else you can do about it.

I told the umpires to walk back at least thirty-five feet from home plate. That reduced the arguements.

Most umpires are good about letting the argument go, but you can only go on for so long, or go so far. If you don't leave it alone after a minute or two, you're in trouble. They want to keep the game moving, so they've got to throw you out. I had trouble leaving it alone, I guess.

An angry player can't argue with the back of an umpire who is walking away.

Step outside the guidelines of the official umpires and make your own rules and your own reality.

Take pride in your work at all times. Remember, respect for an umpire is created off the field as well as on.

The trouble with women umpires is that I couldn't argue with one. I'd put my arms around her and give her a little kiss.

The job of arguing with the umpire belongs to the manager, because it won't hurt the team if he gets thrown out of the game.

I always told my young umpires, 'Don't get mad. Whatever you do, don't show it. But no matter how long it takes, get even.'