Re: _Alomar and the ump_, James Dunlop wrote to Russ Paige on 02 Nov 96:
 RP>> There is no rule against an umpire arguing a called third strike.
 RP>> There is a rule against a ballplayer arguing a called third strike.
 JD> 
 JD> I do not believe this is correct.  The bench (manager) cannot directly
 JD> argue a strike call (as they can, say, fan interference), the player
 JD> can.  The "argument" is more of a gripe than a true protest, since the
 JD> call cannot be changed.
This was brought up to one of the umpires and he said there are only three 
reasons for throwing someone out (in no particular order):
1.  Physical contact
2.  Personal insult
3.  Delay of game (arguing too long)
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