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Definition
Just as you didn't generalize, I'll try not to as well.
Rat - derived from the rodent species first to jump off a sinking ship. Example, "Hey blue, how'ya doing. Don't worry about me, I never argue. Was an umpire myself, good buddy." 25 minutes later, "My guy's gotta have that pitch too! Both ways now!", "You're better than that, Blue! You gotta be in position for that one, it's not your call!." Then he is in your front porch telling you how you're making s*%t up and you'll never work a game here again, yada yada. On his way to the parking lot after getting run (probably for the third time this month) he's asking anyone who'll listen for the umpire's name so he can call the Commissioner.
Anyway, you get the picture. That's where the term RAT comes from.
T.C. knows his stuff (smooch). I don't umpire like him. I try to be more of a people person, but I'm not going to take any crap and I'm not going to let my partner take any either. You pay me to make unbised decisions NOT to help your team out, not to kiss your butt and absolutely not to hear disparaging, disrespectful remarks. I understand respect is a two way street. You do your job, I'll do mine.
If you think the game can go on without the umpires you are dillusional. Any game can be played without an official (not legally). Unfortunately, human nature is to do anything to get your way so you will lie, cheat, and steal to try and get your precious win. There will be fights, injuries, possible deaths. Even among the most gentlemanly, there will be one of those fictional "ties".
The defense will NOT think the tie goes to the runner then, I assure you.
There are ignorant and obstinate people everywhere and as T.C. himself has said, especially on internet message boards. Take a deep breath and relax. The reality is you will always have to play a second team out there. So will the other side. Deal with it.
Rat.
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