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So Chet, you were at the Cubs game last week, so was I. I happen to work at Wrigley-I may have even sold you a beer.
3 of the 4 umps on that crew are young guys, so you may be on to something-but who cares. These guys have proven themselves to get to where they are-plus, it was hot as hell out there, so I don't think that we can give them any flak for acting a bit more casually.
Professionalism is important, both on and off the field, but I've seen numberous umpires give spectators a ball during a game-I wouldn't consider it a big deal.
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