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				Originally posted by JCurrie  
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				Originally posted by Rich Ives  
They started with 6 (5 & 6 are on the OF foul lines). Rapuano left feelin ill which left 5. 
			
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 But what position does the fifth umpire take?  
			
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In a 6 umpire system, the 5th and 6th are stationed on the foul lines in the outfield.  This game started with 6 but the 6th (Ed Rapuano) fell ill and left the game.