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Originally posted by SanDiegoSteve
Tim (Big Ump, not the cynical one),
Isn't it true that Scott designed these shirts in conjunction with several minor league umpires? I seem to recall that they supplied input, and that they were unanamously in favor of these designs. Please correct me if this is not the case.
Steve
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Well, let's turn to Scott, the apparent designer, for the answer to that:
" I tweaked and massaged the design and now, after having the luck of having made the acquaintance of a fellow who is a AAA/MLB umpire, made his suggested changes!.... theAAA guy said he thought they were terrific."
Several? Doesn't sound like it to me. Doesn't sound like the "number" that Tim(the LL one, not the skinny one) spoke of either. Unless, of course, that number is "one". And, since the correct information is available at Tim's(the LL one, not the skinny one) site, you'd think he have gotten it right.
I won't argue that there might be a minor league umpire out there someplace who might be fond of garish shirts. There's still a couple who like the red shirts, too. So, as they say, there's no accounting for taste.
The designer is also quoted as saying:
"The shoulder insert (look at the jackets that the MLB guys wear - with the shoulder inserts) is being put in the shirts. It is a VERY stylish look..."
No, it's not. It works for the pullovers, in part, because it is the ONLY trim on the garment. In that case, it isn't over done and it doesn't compete for attention with trim of a different size just inches away .
[Edited by GarthB on Dec 21st, 2005 at 01:31 AM]