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Originally Posted by Sal Giaco
I never made any references as to "how talented" I am. I go by my real name and I am no better than any other Div. I Conference umpire. The only reason I work the Northern and Frontier Leagues is because it is the best ball I can work during the summer time. The are many college umpires that have the skills to work those leagues - unfortuneatly, there just isn't enough spots.
As for the players, managers and fans, I never really cared for them and I don't plan on starting anytime soon.
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For the record, that was supposed to be a compliment. You have mentioned the leagues and conferences (even in this very post) you worked with some amount of pride. I took those comments to mean that you were aware of your abilities. Lest you forget, you also wrote that you 'could umpire circles around me'. Considering that I have many years of D1 and Minor League ball under my belt, most would read that as braggadocio. Are you certain that you 'never made any references to how talented' you are? Lah me!
The fact that many college umpires are good enough to work those leagues but you get the games mean that you are either better than some, your assignor doesn't care or you're blackmailing/blowing someone. I would think you'd be happier if we assumed the first thought.