I do understand the 2006 rule changes in MLB. On that note, why did Joe West allow Melvin Mora to get all the way to 2nd base uncontested and rule him out only after Girardi came out to argue? Considering that the rule is a recent change, it should be fresh in his mind. Yes?
In response to the plate coat, exposed chest protector look: Yes, it may be professional, in that professional umpires wear it that way, but IMO, it looks like crap having the chest protector exposed. I suppose that's why, as umpires, we wear our chest protectors UNDER our shirts, and not over them. It's also why we button up our shirts (even just one button) to give a clean look. Not really the main reason for my post...just an afterthought.
Yours in fashion,
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