Treading on thin ice- - - -
John, I'd say this Ump better hope he makes it through the season without any of the opponents coaches finding out about this relationship.
If he has any close calls, he'll fall under some intense scrutiny, and the friendly A. D. will have to leave him hang.
I can see him "cherry-picking" some dates out of the whole schedule, but to take all, or even most of them smacks of some "insider" situations. He should have allowed a few other folks a chance, and then if he does an acceptable job, there would be no room for doubt. The way it is, he better have perfect games each time his buddy's team plays, or there will be hell to pay.
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