While I don't think you should have been tossed, I can understand why this particular umpire tossed you when making the comment about "liking power". In fact, at that point I would have been surprised if you were not tossed. JAD makes a good point about umpires. We played in a local event near the end of the summer. A girl from the other team was taking a long lead off third. Catcher did quick throw back to our pitcher who turned and walked towards back of circle. Runner turned and slowly walked back to third without watching pitcher. Pitcher threw to 3B who tug out runner approximately 3 feet away from bag. Umpire called her safe, which immediately resulted in one of our parents (third base side) getting a little vocal. I walked out and talked to the umpire about the call, but he had his mind made up. We were up by 5 or 6 and really in no danger of giving it up, so I didn't bother pursuing the discussion, and dropped it. That night, one of our moms posted a picture on facebook showing very clearly our 3B tagging the runner while she was still 3 feet off the base. One of the other umpires at the event reached out to the mom's husband asking him to remove the picture. In general I think most umpires try to do their best with calls. Some are simply better at it than others. And just like everyone else, I doubt they enjoy having their mistakes publicized.
