Cooperstown Dreams Park

[Tim C]

Walter:

What a finely written retort to my position.

I usually expect that standard knee-jerk reaction from the "drink the kool-aid Little League Guys".

Your answer was refreshing and well conceived.

While I stand by my postion and my disdain for umpires giving away a valued skill at a for profit site I have gained at least 2 more ounces of respect for those who go with their eyes open and understand that all that glitters is not golden.

Thanks again for your fine post.

BTW, without going to the CDP I have pretty much accomplished all the things you mentioned you have gained. I am just lucky in different ways.

Actually one small minor correction in your post:

When an umpire goes to a clinic and works live games he does not work for free -- usually he HAS PAID TO WORK THOSE GAMES FOR FREE.



[Edited by Tim C on Mar 5th, 2005 at 11:48 PM]