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Old Mon Jul 16, 2007, 06:50am
bob jenkins bob jenkins is offline
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Originally Posted by fitump56
See other posts, asked and answered Bob.
As a point of posting etiquette -- there's no need to repsond to each and every post, especially when you're making the same point.

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I don't call CCA, how many FED umps do? OBR mechanics, are you talking PBUC? FED mechanics to PBUC? Two man OBRs?
Yes, I meant PBUC (or any other mechanics used in leagues that use OBR). The point is, you criticised a specific coverage under FED mechanics, when the coverage is the same under all (large-diamond) mechanics. What would you propose instead?

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What is stupid is to put umps in a set of mechanics they rarely use.
On this topic, I generally agree. "Competent" two-person mechanics are better than "incompetent" three-person mechanics. And, if the individuals don't have the proper training, the time to get it is NOT during the most important games. Still, that sounds like a problem with your area / association than with any specific mechanics or plan to use 3 umpires during the playoffs. Many areas provide that training during the season.
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