Traditionally the umpire can do whatever he wants. Technically, I don't think this rises to a Rule 4.06(a) "incite, by word or sign a demonstration by spectators" violation. Personally, I think the ump takes himself a little too seriously.
Mike
PS. In the 80s, the announcer got kicked from a major league game for innocently reading a sponsor's message during a lul in the game for a disputed call. The next sponsor on the script happened to be an eyeglass company.
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Frequently the justification for doing nothing is the exaggeration of lesser evils.
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They can discipline any stadium employee for a rule violation, but I don't think there was one here.
The league will back the ump without question.
Mike
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"All that is necessary for evil to triumph is for good men to do nothing."
Frequently the justification for doing nothing is the exaggeration of lesser evils.
I was at a Fresno Grizzles game last season and the organist played the same song. After the 7th inning stretch, he came back onto the field with a white cane and dark glasses. Funny guy with a good sense of humor.
Ray
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Eleven of us had season tickets to our local indoor soccer team back in the '80's. Our seats were just above one of the tunnels and it gave us a great place to hang the posters we made. Yes, this is my handiwork. The last line says, "Free eyeglasses."
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"All that is necessary for evil to triumph is for good men to do nothing."
Frequently the justification for doing nothing is the exaggeration of lesser evils.
After playing the video a few times, I realize why the ump threw out the organist. He was playing Three Blind Mice
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An ump doesn't have any legal authority.
What would happen if he was ignored?
The team hosting the game would forfeit I believe
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FFR 3378 - 503 BB, $old and missed
RCR GT40 - 1051P clone, $old
FFR 7991 - becoming a 289 FIA with a Mr. Bruce body, 331, dual quads, T-5, IRS, Trigo pin drive wheels, and Goodyear billboards http://www.bills289fia.com
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