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Originally Posted by pdxblue
And to touch on the original subject again, which was WHY "I" crossed the picket line.
If it was a "business decision" on my part, it was a VERY poor one! On afternoon games, I pretty much can't work that day, and I make about 1/3 to 1/4 doing the game as I would working my regular job! Business is about money, and in essense, Tim C is saying I crossed the picket line for money.
That is not true.
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Tim might call it business, I call it ego and every good umpire has one.
However, I did find it quite interesting that you wanted to work these games to see if you are qualified?
That should not be a question for an umpire who is qualified - you would KNOW if you were able to work these games.
As you find working up the ladder, there's not a lot of difference, its all about pleasing the higher ups and dealing with the coaches and players.
As far as calling the games, I find its a lot easier to call higher levels than to call say HS or small college.
Thanks
David