[buddha69]

Originally Posted by AtlUmpSteve

Edwin, you had a strong tournament; you certainly earned the championship plate (IMO; as ASA Rep, I observed, but had no say). Your self-stated lapse made no difference in the outcome; the pitchers were unable to pitch strikes, the other team knew it and laid off, whether you verbalized or signaled the IP's "illegal" or not.

Don't beat yourself up over it. The losing coach knew he lost on his (lack of) pitching; he was thrilled to come in second. Keep up the hard work and effort; I was proud of your work this weekend.

That's right, Mike; I do recognize the slowpitch game, too. I even called a game as a fill-in, when several umpires went down from the heat on Friday.

Steve,

Thanks! I needed that.

Ed