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Old Sat Aug 22, 2009, 01:15pm
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Originally Posted by IRISHMAFIA View Post
.....It amazes me how some umpires can adjust work and social schedules, spend a fair amount of money to make that much more working games miles and hours away, but cannot set aside a few hours a year to attend a clinic or two which is being held for one reason only and that is to help umpires keep sharp and up to date.
Not to mention those who ump HS & NCAA, but won't show up for travel or other "summer" ball because of the lower fees.
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