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I see you're up, so I'll give you one to kick around until I am better rested.
1) Umpires are not required to measure the bases or pitching plate, check every bat for pine tar or remove loose gloves from the field. Don't tell me that 10-2-3 says that we should! (Do you measure the pitching circle to be certain that it is legal?) We are merely charged with a cursory inspection of the equipment. McClelland should be concerned to hear that he should have caught the illegal bats used by Messrs. Brett and Sosa during his pregame!!!
I have also worked a few games that saw the catcher leave his mitt on the dish as he left each half. The other team either broke theirs or the regular catcher (and his gear) was unable to find his way to the field.
10-2-3g is a favirite of mine on the Fed field, though. It allows for me to ignore the coach who implores me to call VO for an infielder saying "Back". 'Coach, if you can just show me specifically where it mentions that this is an infraction, I'll be happy to oblige.' (grin, grown and good night!)
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