Line-Up Card Problem

[WindyCityBlue]

Gentlemen (and Jeff),

I am finished arguing this point. He's a moron.

What began as a question about line up cards has devolved into a he said / Rut said. You can read, make up your mind.

It is true that I have only posted as WindyCityBlue for the last year. I was here and actually used my legal name for about two years (when this site had a different name). I'm not new to this form of exchange, but view it as an opportunity to instruct and learn. I carry a full NCAA and Minor league schedule, in addition to working about 20 or so high school varsity games each year. I offer my advice as a way for others to get better. Much like the law, I recognize that different interpretation of the rules will always exist. Most of what I try to convey comes from experience. I do not belittle those that work lower level baseball. My arguments with them stem from either their lack of experience, committment or knowledge. I do not ask that you follow my path, I do ask that if I offer an opinion it comes from a professional perspective. As umpires, we know that we may be right, but cannot convince the rest of those watching. I do not have to work mulitple sports to appreciate baseball umpiring. My grandfather used to ask me, "Would you rather be the best at one thing or just okay at a couple." I chose to become the best I could at baseball. I'm still learning, but have accomplished most of my dreams. If you read back, I've tried to help jumpmaster and a couple others get to theirs.