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Originally Posted by dokeeffe
One thing is for sure: The days of "brothers in arms" is certainly over for what was once a fairly close umpire (at all levels) family.
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Actually, we finally found out in no uncertain terms how the minor league umpires, fresh out of pro school and wet-behind-the-ears, really and truly felt about us "amateur" or "local charlie" umpires. They never really considered us as "brothers in arms," but rather as a bunch of smitties, regardless of our vast knowledge of the game and our years of battle on the diamond.
Their viewpoint concerning amateurs is without merit, as I personally have worked with a few pro school graduates who couldn't carry my mask to home plate.