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Originally Posted by AtlUmpSteve
Sure, I remember that. It (sweeping the bases) was done between innings, after the "throw down", so as to not break the flow of the game. No one taught us to call time every time someone slides into a base to brush it. And that is what these clowns are doing, and thinking it makes them look professional.
And, speaking of professional, I don't recall EVER seeing a MLB umpire sweep a bag.
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Oh....I agree with you. I was just pointing out how anal we used to be...whether it was between innings or any other time!! And the challenge of breaking old habits....or doing things without a substantive reason...just because we were told to?