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			Tim, I couldn't agree more, I put the feelers out there with that posting...I wasn't implying anything.  I haven't been to umpire school, nor have I ever claimed such.  For the most part, in pro ball, the guys that get selected are good.  period.  at least in baseball, it doesn't appear to be as much of a good ol' boy network at the top as it appears to be in other sports NBA, NCAA basketball/football, and the NFL.  I realize it's not that way for every guy...but I bet many of us know people who are/were good enough to make it and didn't for whatever reason...that's all I'm saying...as a former public educator in our nation's school system, I will never, ever chase a person away from chasing his/her dream.
		 
		
		
		
		
		
		
			
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