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Old Sun Mar 15, 2009, 10:39am
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Originally Posted by IRISHMAFIA View Post
If the "powers that be" wanted the umpires to keep a game going in foul weather, wouldn't there be uniform-specific foul weather gear available to us?
So by that logic, we shouldn't play in cooler weather due to the fact that we don't have uniform-specific cold weather gear.

The all-encompassing Safety Awareness Guide only talks about calling the game due to dangerous conditions. It makes no mention of light mists or drizzle. I guess that means it's okay, right?

For me, if the field conditions hold up just fine (no slick base paths, no standing water, etc.), I'm not going to delay a game. If I see things start to get slick, I will call it pretty darned quick. Faster than a lot of other umpires, it seems...
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I haven't decided if I should call it from the dugout or the outfield. Apparently, both have really great views!

Screw green, it ain't easy being blue!

I won't be coming here that much anymore. I might check in now and again.
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