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Originally Posted by Tim C
I am really trying to understand the cause/effect of your post.
I am guessing as a casual fan you probably have not followed that many MLB umpires have gone to the "less is more" style of umpiring.
No longer does a "big punch out" mechanic mean anything.
Even a poor old smuck like me went to "LIM" and had no trouble with selling my calls.
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Agreed. Especially on the plays that might be "close" to fans, but aren't really close to umpires. It's as if we are saying, "Yawn... he was out by at least 1/4" ... nothing to get excited about here."