[Rich Ives]

Tim C


No Logic???

In "justifying" your fees:

You maintained that coaches don't have expenses. I said they do and listed a few.

You said Mom doesn't have to buy the latest super-bat. I said umpires don't have to buy the latest super-protector as a counter-point.

In fact, the leagues in these parts provide equipment which make your 'required' equipment expense ZERO. Any additional expense is because you chose to get your own stuff, not because it was required by the league.

You noted having seven sets of uniforms. I countered that if the players can make it with one set, you should be able to also.

You noted that you go to umpire clinics. I countered that coaches go to coaching clinics and buy (expenses again) coaching books and videos. \

You brought up the old "hands part of the bat" BS. I countered that umpires go to rules clinics - coaches go to coaching clinics. Different jobs, different requirements, different clinics.