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Originally Posted by BigGuy
I think you're wrong about that - many of the posters here and elsewhere have "blue" in their names. As an umpire, I consider it a sign of respect. They don't know my name and they certainly don't call me "Mr. Umpire". If you want people to call you something in particular, it's YOUR job to tell THEM and not be some smarta$$ asking if they're talking to you. You're an umpire, not a person on a pedestal, so don't act like it. Just remember one thing - THEY ARE YOUR CUSTOMER - not the other way around.
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Wow.
If you think "Blue" is a term of respect or endearmenet you haven't been around long.
At the plate conference I exchange names along with the line-ups. I am not a color. I'm Garth, or ump, or Mr. Umpire.
I am an independent contractor providing a service for a league, not for a player or a coach. I do my job professionally and exect to be treated professionally. Calling me a color is not professional.