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Originally Posted by BigUmp56
I don't feel so out there alone then, Dave. I didn't have a problem with his analogy. It isn't rocket science and anybody can do it, although not everyone can do it well.
Tim.
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I see the point, but part of his analogy was just a little shaky.
As umpires I (we) see it more than anyone everytime we attend a baseball game as fan or umpire.
Its very obvious that anyone "can" be an umpire. However, when there are 1000+ in the stands, or when its a one run game with bases loaded, or when the pitcher is throwing it 90+ - that's when we see that not everyone is cut out to be an umpire nor should everyone be an umpire.
Umpires don't cost games is great to say, but what about the Braves/Marlins in the playoffs.
And I know of several games that I've umpired or attended in which an umpires decision (based on lack of experience) made a tremendous difference in the game. You can play the song that it didn't win or lose the game, but who is to say that it didn't??
We'll never know because you can't replay history.
Thanks
DAvid