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Originally Posted by NIump50
I'm beginning to agree with WWTB.
First j I have never said one word about me getting or not getting assignments because of AMLU member actions. In fact I specifically said it has not affected me. It is not a personal battle I'm fighting here. For me, it's merely a discussion on a relevant topic to umpiring.
My posts have spoken to the issues of the strike relative to replacements and the responsibilities of the membership of AMLU.
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Here is the thing. No one is going to change opinions based on what we say here. If you feel it is wrong for Minor League guys to take games at the amateur level, you have the right to that opinion. Just do not expect the rest of us to get on board with that point of view. I think officiating is for everyone that is asked and offered assignments. If you were an assignor then you would have that kind of say of who does your games. Half the time I just want a good umpire to show up and do the job. So I personally do not care. This is an issue for the assignor not me.
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Originally Posted by NIump50
2 questions.
Are the AMLU umps that are working amateur games supporting or opposing the replacements?
If the answer is supporting I commend them.
If the answer is opposing, in your world deep beneath the sand, do you see any hypocrisy at all, even a little bit?
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Once again, one issue is in the pros and with a strike. The other is dealing with amateur sports and is about working in an independent contractor relationship with who gives you the games. I do not see the two things as the same no matter how you try to dress them up. The Minor League guys actually "work" for the pro leagues. I work where and when I want to as an umpire. Not the same issue.
Peace