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How do you show up at the field to umpire a game, regardless if it's SP or FP, and not notice that a base is missing? Checking field conditions is one of the first responsibilities for an umpire when he/she gets to the park.
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"Let's face it. Umpiring is not an easy or happy way to make a living. In the abuse they suffer, and the pay they get for it, you see an imbalance that can only be explained by their need to stay close to a game they can't resist." -- Bob Uecker
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