text: cant take the criticism? why is it that the mlb doesnt fine anyone like in the nba or nfl for critisizng an ump ? or do they ?   i think you should be allowed to critisize ; if they make a bad call no matter what sport it is , you should have the right to speak your mind . well, that is a complex question. i personally like how mlb functions in the sense that a manager can go out there and argue with the ump. but not if it holds up the game for too long. the important thing is to keep the game moving along at all times. baseball managers have a respect for the game and know when to leave the field after they either lose the argument (and they will always lose) or are ejected. it's about respect. but i wonder if arguing were allowed all across the board in all sports if the players would have respect for the officiating crew. in other words, would they argue to the point where they would be abusive and have to be physically removed from the court or field? call me crazy, but i think an nba or nfl player just might argue to that point if arguing were allowed. i am surprised that i haven't really seen a physical ejection in baseball.