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Originally posted by dddunn3d
To David B:
So, what you're saying is that out of 2559 threads in this baseball forum, containing over 26,000 replies, a newbie umpire will be drawn into this one and be all confused? Maybe to the point that he just throws his hands up and declares "I can't take it, I just don't understand?" We should be ever so thankful that you're on the job protecting the weak.
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I agree with David and others that these TWP's just turn into a shamble every time we get one. I for one do not agree that this is a pitch as per the situation. (I got into it with Rich Ives on the other board and I will not continue the discussion any further on either board.)If these questions would stick to REAL baseball, we wouldn't get into the arguments and confuse others.
Twelve of my fellow umpires and I meet on a regular basis off season to discuss the new FED & NCAA rules for the coming season. We come up with plays and situations and banter them around just like on the boards. The difference is, we have a moderator who pulls the plug when we get carried away with the "what if's...". We also discuss youth and LL rules and situation for those who officiate in those leagues. We hold the same rules and pull the plug when needed. Maybe that is what we need on the boards.
Either way, I stand firm on my statements on the other board.