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Friends,
Some of you were asking about the availability of the Annotated Notes from Jim Evans Academy of Professional Umpiring.................. Several copies have been printed and are now available from JEAPU, $65 each, plus shipping. Contact http://www.umpireacademy.com
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Roland Wiederaenders ask me about Jim Evans Academy of Professional Umpiring 
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Sat Nov 11, 2000, 06:20pm
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Thank you Roland. It is far too valuable a reference for it NOT to be available to the public.
This is, however, a change in the policy of the Academy. Can you tell us if this is just a limited offer? Or will Jim Evans' Annotated Baseball Rules be available indefinitely?
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Jim Porter
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Sat Nov 11, 2000, 06:42pm
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I think you'll find that this ISN'T Jim Evans' Official Baseball Rules Annotated that Roland is talking about. It is instead a copy of the bound Academy notes that each paying participant receives. That is NOT the full rule book with annotations, history, professional interpretations, etc. I have access to both and there are very big differences between the two. That said, I too would like my own copy of the course notes from the academy. I think you'll find that the republication of the Official Baseball Rules Annotated has been put on hold for two (2) reasons: 1. I believe Mr Evans is still in litigation/negotiation over his dismissal/resignation from MLB 2. I understand Mr Evans was invited to rewrite the OBR for MLB by 2001, and there would be little point to publishing the Annotated version until the new rules are settled. Either way, I don't think the 2001 deadline will be met. It is also my understanding that MLB has nominated (privately) who they want to be solely responsible for the training of MLB umpires. I don't know if this is Mr Evans or not. The possibilities here are enormous, though. MLB might be able to end not only Mr Evans' MLB career but devalue or terminate his business as well! At the same time they have offered him, IMHO, a view of the alternative position. That alternative would be to give up on coming back into MLB baseball as an active umpire, and get to be the sole MLB trainer/authority and the world renowned author of the first major rules rewrite since 1950! Of course these scenarios are entirely speculation on my part. Nothing more. Cheers, Warren Willson
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Sat Nov 11, 2000, 08:39pm
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Color me disappointed.
I hope no one here is confused by the apparent misrepresentation made by Mr. Wiederaenders. Certainly the Academy notes would indeed be valuable, but I would be quite upset to have sent my $65 plus shipping to the Academy only to find out that I did not receive Jim Evans' Official Baseball Rules Annotated. I'm certain Mr. Wiederaenders did not intend to deceive us. Perhaps he might post a clarification. I hope he will. But so far he seems to be doing a lot of advertising for the Academy and very little responding and participating (the only response I know of to any post was when he felt I somehow misrepresented the Academy.) I don't necessarily have a problem with that, but in this case it seems necessary that he respond. As far as I understand, Jim Evans' Official Baseball Rules Annotated is available only at the Academy and it can only be purchased by students of the Academy. It is not handed out to students. If the "subject" in Mr. Wiederaenders post is accurate, he is talking about the book we all want. I have e-mailed the Academy. I will post any information that I receive. If anyone else knows anything sooner, please post that information.
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Jim Porter
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Sat Nov 11, 2000, 08:58pm
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I certainly hope that Mr Wiederaenders is either mistaken (rather than deceptive) or better still 100% correct. If it is the latter, then I will sincerely apologize to him for my skepticism and add my name to the list of those willing to part with $US65.00 + postage to have the most recent and complete version available of Jim Evans' Official Baseball Rules Annotated. Especially as I don't expect a new version to be published and generally available anytime soon. Good luck with your enquiries at the Academy. Cheers, Warren Willson [Edited by Warren Willson on Nov 11th, 2000 at 08:06 PM]
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Sat Nov 11, 2000, 10:55pm
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Just so there's no misunderstanding -
I am not accusing Mr. Wiederaenders of any inequities whatsoever. I believe if there was any misrepresentation, it was a sincere error on Mr. Wiederaenders part. I, too, hope that his post is accurate. I will probably beat Warren's $65 plus shipping to the Academy, only because his will be travelling via air-mail. In other words, I'm praying that Mr. Wiederaenders is correct so I can be the first to get that book!
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Jim Porter
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Sat Nov 11, 2000, 10:56pm
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Evans Annotated
I talked to Jim last Month. Two of the subjects we talked about were the annotated and MLB Training.
As far as the training, I can't say a hell of alot. Jim would appear to be the front-runner. Questions to be answered: Would JIm's and Harry's schools be combined or eliminated? Would both schools be allowed to continue (I don't think so)? Would Jim simply be hired to organize and administer a newly formed Umpire school under the guidelines of MLB? If Jim ISN'T given a major role under the new regime, I would be extremely surprised. Warrens comments are remarkably prescient. The Annotated. Jim has pretty much finished his project and is ready to distribute his work on CD. One problem. Because of advanced technology and the read-write disk, Jim's Annotated would almost certainly be copied and spread all over the World for free. Jim would make practically nothing. I suggested that he keep the Annotated in print format until there can be a way to prevent the CDs from being copied. He said that would look into it. Eight more of the umpires in 62, my org., are attending Jim's Desert Classic this coming week. That brings us to 40 umpires having been trained by Evans. Anyway, I will be visiting our students, & Jim and his staff, especialy Ray & Jeri, the end of next week. I will certainly try to get some more information (probably nothing) and will relate it to this board. Dave Davies
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Sat Nov 11, 2000, 11:26pm
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I wish I could go to the Desert Classic. That's an amateur umpire's dream!
You folks out West should consider yourselves quite lucky, Dave. I could afford the Desert Classic. I could not afford the airfare to get there, too.
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Jim Porter
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Sun Nov 12, 2000, 12:25am
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Friends,
The Annotated Rules offered by JEAPU is the original publication of several years ago. What's all this business that I am offering it? I'm merely passing along the information that the large sized publication by Jim Evans called the Annotated Rules which includes history, commonly accepted usages, interpretations,etc.............is available again in limited quantity. If you don't believe me write to Mr. Ray Leuty at the Academy which can be accessed through http://www.umpireacademy.com Good Luck!
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Roland Wiederaenders ask me about Jim Evans Academy of Professional Umpiring
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Sun Nov 12, 2000, 12:42am
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Jim's Desert Classic
This is pretty much a note for Jim Porter, although all are welcome to this information.
Jim Evans has an alternative to the Desert Classic in Phoenix. It is a week long school in Florida just before his Pro school commences. It's a mirror image of his Desert Classic. I think the specific infromation can be gleamed at [email protected] Jim, I know what you are talking about when it comes to peripheral expenses. I have been asked to run the retail store in Florida. It's kind of a running gag. I asked Jim's top dog, Ray Leuty, to provide air fare, room and board, a limo (with driver), and a beer allowance. Ray seriously responded with his counter-offer: Board only!! I would have to provide my own air fare, car rental, food and beer. Damn!! I would have to file bankruptcy. Seriously, look into the Florida Swamp Classic. Mention my name (at your own risk). Dave
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Sun Nov 12, 2000, 01:03am
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Roland,
We're glad you're offering it. Thank you for the information. I will be ordering it myself. Dave, If I could afford to go to Florida, I'd be there now. Thanks for that info too.
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Jim Porter
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Sun Nov 12, 2000, 03:08pm
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Jim Porter: I'll be contacting you privately to arrange a deal for you to purchase on my behalf. Cheers, Warren Willson
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Warren Willson
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Mon Nov 13, 2000, 09:16am
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As far as I understand, Jim Evans' Official Baseball Rules Annotated is available only at the Academy and it can only be purchased by students of the Academy. It is not handed out to students. Jim we have been hearing a lot about Jim Evans. One of the umpires I respected most and I believe his own peers as well was Steve Palermo. Has he written any books? Since he was an excellent umpire I'd be interested in his interpretations and knowledge. Thanks Pete Booth
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Peter M. Booth
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Wed Nov 15, 2000, 09:24am
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I'm merely passing along the information that the large sized publication by Jim Evans called the Annotated Rules which includes history, commonly accepted usages, interpretations,etc.............is available again in limited quantity.
If you don't believe me................................... Is this a rumor you heard; or, direct info??? NYSBUA - Certified [Edited by Rog on Nov 16th, 2000 at 09:32 AM]
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