Aging_Arbiter

The 2 minute review is posted as well...

So, after the excitement (and I use that term loosely) of visiting family and exchanging gifts yesterday, SWMBO and I were driving home and talking about the days activities when (surprisingly) the topic of umpiring came up. I asked her, do you realize that this is the first time in many years that I have not received anything "umpiring" related for Christmas? Now, I was laughing pretty hard during the following response, driving, and trying not to spill my coffee. This may not be word for word, but is provided for your enjoyment at the best of my recollection. Without missing a beat, without cracking a smile, she retorted with "Please, tell me exactly, what it is that you need. You have either purchased, traded or otherwise refurbished your way to a complete set of F3 gear (mask/CP/Leg guards/Gear Bag). You use your old Jim Evans bag to carry your back up equipment "just in case something breaks" and the back up for some of those as well. I figured the only thing left is to buy you stock in Ump-Attire , and no, @JimKirk probably won't give you a key of your own'. ................. I had to ask. Just how long did you practice that response? Laughter ensued once again when she produced hand written notes from her purse..........

Hey Blue, did you see him obstruct my runner??!?!?!!

SWING................not sling

...........WOW............ all I heard in my head when I was reading this was .........................and the TRUTH.......shall set you free.

Did the umpire believe that the batter struck AT the ball? To me , it appeared to be an attempt (albeit, a feeble one) to attempt to confuse a defensive player that he was trying to hit the pitch. https://www.closecallsports.com/2017/05/milb-strikeout-definition-of-swing.html

I just got this and thought some might enjoy.........

Width is my MAJOR concern. Unfortunately, New Balance is the only show I have found that offers a shoe wide enough for me.

uhhhhhhhh..............................WELCOME BACK!!

LOL!!! Meanwhile.........back at the ranch.........

Has a baseball commissioner ever been impeached???

I'm not going to get into a character debate. That's why I said "most" in my post. I feel confident that those on this site put forward some effort, or they wouldn't be here. I guess you could say this is one of those "If the (plate) shoe fits, wear it" situations.

At least you have done for yourself. Some don't. Last year, we had a new umpire in our HS chapter. NEVER umpired before. Took the test, bought the gear, and jumped in. After his 1st game, a friend of mine was on the bases (and got thrown under the bus repeatedly by Nick the New Guy) and made sure to have a thorough post game with him. Now this friend of mine is one of the calmest and most level headed people I've worked with. I feel comfortable in saying that there was no name calling, raising of voices or anything other than, this is what you need to work on. The next day, a group email was sent out and Nick the New Guy was selling all of his equipment. MOST........cannot just jump right into HS ball. Any and all training that you can get will benefit you greatly, before making that leap.

Personally, I would relate this to something I find that most of the younger generation has troubles with..............Work Ethic.

exactly

Ohhhh , I get it............. 6 + 4 + 3 = 2

@PaulHarvey

Go To Next Topic > CLICK!

Ditto

Now I'm just thinking out loud typing quickly and spit balling........what WOULD make a statement in my eyes, is if ol' Nomar himself pulled sponsorship...... or refused to let children (of the offending parents) remain in his sponsored program. Granted, that even though he probably has zero interaction/involvement, he has allowed HIS NAME to be used. Now that it is being used in a way that is not conducive to the way games should be played, he (or at least a "member of his marketing team"), should address this issue...............should they wish to continue to play for GPG.

............other than that Mrs. Lincoln, how did you enjoy the play?

hate it enough to be outraged?

I couldn't get to it. After closing the pop ups, it took be back to the main page........... Does anyone have another version of the article? Cut and paste maybe?

Wear it backwards like your hat!! ***Edited for newbies or those that don't know any better - THAT WAS SARCASM! YOU NEVER WEAR YOUR HAT BACKWARDS!