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Originally posted by Ump20
As is often the case Partners You Dislike has deteriorated into snipping and name-calling. I think it helps if we realize that electronic medium can make it difficult to recognize subtle levels of humor.
I thought it was a good question that Pete Booth offered to get the thread going.
I would like to pose the question. Do you think umpires perform better when they work with "regular partners i.e. one to three guys on most games? Do they improve their skills doing so? Jim/NYC
Whenever we are Teamed up with other individuals whether it be an umpiring crew, major project at work, etc. IMO while not mandatory that we get along it helps. It's Human Nature.
In Big Games I Prefer to work with Familiar Partners. Also, since each of us Knows each other IMO it makes for a batter game - No Guess Work.
Ok some might say "how does a rookie" become "one of the guys" My answer: just as the New employee on the block - One has to earn the respect of his / her peers (as we all had to)
Bottom Line: As long as each umpire is competent, there shouldn't be a problem, but as in all walks of life it helps if you also get along.
Pete Booth
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