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Garth, that is no way to speak about Carl. He is not clueless, just misguided. I am sure he was a terrific umpire at one time.
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I can't believe that I am doing this, but I must address you, Mr. Lyle. Please take note of my screen name. You make some valid points and have written them here before.
1) Carl is a published author.
2) Carl has placed his reputation and credibility on the line.
3) You don't know who I really am, but it disturbs you that I may actually be who I say I am.
I don't believe that Carl's works are incorrect or ill intended. I have read an old BRD and found that it has a purpose. Do not confuse being published with being accepted universally. I recall the Unibomber was published and a once respected authority in his field. Now, I'm not saying that Carl is an anti-establishment hermit, but I don't pretend his halo isn't tarnished either.
I have nothing to gain by remaining anonymous. Read that again, I am not trying to become famous or improve my standing within my umpire circles by using a pseudonym. I have never admitted my identity because it is not important to the conversation. I don't need to know the cook to appreciate the meal.
There is no conspiracy and I have never said that I have a personal agenda against Carl. There are others who have stronger feelings and they let them show every once in a while. I take umbrage at the fact that he places himself on the mount and belittles those that don't pay homage. I have found inaccuracies in his statements and inconsistencies in his writings. I have answered every one of his direct questions because my credibility is not at stake. He has shied from mine because his is.
I am disappointed that a couple of you have agreed with my 'get the call right' mentality but disappeared when I challenged Carl's 'expected call' philosophy. You state that you agree now. When the man was implying that the entire board recognized that I must be a fool for disagreeing with tradition, where were you? Are the big dogs afraid of telling Carl he is wrong for cheating? That is what he is doing after all.
I have had more than my share of disagreements with you and still don't know why I am responding to you. My obstinance is often construed as arrogance. I pride myself on trying to better the next generation of umpires. I respect the game and know that I have never worked a perfect contest. Tolerating anything less than what I demand from myself is not acceptable. It serves no positive interest to tell others that cheating is permited by umpires. I can't rationalize others not reognizing this.
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