Mmmm..
My Assoc (200 umpires) is similar in NO pre assignment.
BUT, big game, whatever should not matter. I question the "weak behind the plate" comment. BOTH umpires and any game should be qualified to work that game. If one is "weak behind the plate" he sure as hell should not be on the bases for THAT game. Who ever came up with the idea that you can stick a weak official on the bases? Is he going to hide?
We also, keep track. But your statement about someone refusing to work the plate is illogical. That should be IMPOSSIBLE. If I work Wed with partner A and do the dish... if we work Sat... partner A has the plate, no questions asked. HE can't "refuse" It's not possible.
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Originally posted by Buster
In my association, the plate is not assigned, unless it's a big game and one guy is weak behind the plate. We keep track ourselves who did what the last game together and alternate. I, for one, don't mind where I work but if someone consistantly refused to work the plate, I would be ticked. We get the same fee for both.
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