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Originally posted by BigUmp56
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Originally posted by WhatWuzThatBlue
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BigUmp56,
It does not say 'all'! You would make an awful translator.
You are also the only umpire who thinks we should examine the dugout equipment bags to see that they are hanging properly...'nuff said. That is the definition and accompanying photo of an Overly Officious Official! Do you check the size of the commemorative patch, as well?
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Ok Blowhard, What does it mean then? I already said I don't check equipment. No one does that I've worked with either unless it's a problem that's brought to their attention. If they did, however, they would be within thier rights to do so.
Your the idiot who said there is no rule to support measuring mitts before the game. I pointed out that you were wrong and the rule does provide for an umpire to check before hand, and you change the subject because you simply cannot ever admitt you're wrong.
And it is your job to make sure the field is clear of playing equipment before you put the ball into play. This includes the equipment bag's now doesn't it.
I never said I examine bags. I said they need to be secured away from the playing field. I could care less if they stow their gear in pillow cases. As long as their securely in the dugout, I'm a happy camper.
Tim.
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In Texas the UIL insists that we check bats for -3 and cracks and helmets for NOCSAE seal and cracks. Last year, an umpire failed to do that because he was late. During the game a non-wood bat broke and the barrel end went sailing. Nobody was injured. It's
possible an inspection could have detected the bat. I'd say he was lucky, all round.
It's
never overly officious to enforce any rule connected with safety. It's simply GFYW.