MLBUM

I just called the office of the commish to get myself a free copy of the 2005 Umpire Media Information Guide, but where can I get a copy of the Major League Baseball Umpire's Manual?

[Tim C]

(1) Meet and become friends with an MLB Umpire. Ask him to supply you the past year's version he no longer uses.

(2) View a number of websites that deal with umpiring and see if someone offers to send you a purloined copy.

[cbfoulds]

Originally posted by Tim C
(1) Meet and become friends with an MLB Umpire. Ask him to supply you the past year's version he no longer uses.

(2) View a number of websites that deal with umpiring and see if someone offers to send you a purloined copy.

Say Tee:
About #2, you looking for a place to "recycle" an older version of the MLBUM after your contact(s) replace it with a slightly less out of date version? I promise I'll give it a good home: even smear it occasionally with that Delaware river mud.

[mrm21711]

What was that office of the commmisoner's number? and ask for who? thanks.

Aww man, odds of me befriending an umpire don't look so hot. Oh well. If you'd like to call the Commish, call 212-931-7800 and they will give you a fax number, apparently they need to request in writing. Make sure you ask for the 2005 Umpires Media Information Guide. The fellow I talked to was named Mike....good luck!!

[DG]

Originally posted by LeftyRef
Aww man, odds of me befriending an umpire don't look so hot. Oh well. If you'd like to call the Commish, call 212-931-7800 and they will give you a fax number, apparently they need to request in writing. Make sure you ask for the 2005 Umpires Media Information Guide. The fellow I talked to was named Mike....good luck!!

What is in the Media Information Guide?

Hahaha, I'll let you know in 3-4 weeks. In all honesty, I don't know what it will include, we shall see!!

[UMP25]

Originally posted by Tim C
(1) Meet and become friends with an MLB Umpire. Ask him to supply you the past year's version he no longer uses.

(2) View a number of websites that deal with umpiring and see if someone offers to send you a purloined copy.

Or send me a huge check and I'll send you my 2005 copy.

[DG]

Originally posted by UMP25

Or send me a huge check and I'll send you my 2005 copy.

11 x 17, 24 x 36, 36 x 48, how huge does the check need to be?

[UMP25]

Just one with a LOT of numbers BEFORE the decimal point.

[DG]

Originally posted by UMP25
Just one with a LOT of numbers BEFORE the decimal point.

For less than $100 I can get a PBUC, a BRD, an NCAA Study Guide, and a J/R. I get the Fed Rules and Case Book when I register. MLBUM is for major league umpires. Good luck.

[Edited by DG on Apr 8th, 2005 at 01:08 AM]

[akalsey]

Just one with a LOT of numbers BEFORE the decimal point.

Cool. My check for $00000000000000000000000000000000.01 is in the way.

[UMP25]

Originally posted by DG
MLBUM is for major league umpires. Good luck.

[Edited by DG on Apr 8th, 2005 at 01:08 AM]

Maybe so, but I do get one every year. It does contain numerous official interpretations that apply to any level utilizing OBR.

[TBBlue]

The MLB Umpires Media Guide is exactly what it sounds like. It is a PR book that lists all the biographies of the current umpires, notable games (perfect games, no-hitters, etc) and who was on the plate, Roster of umpires from the beginning of baseball, all MLB parks' ground rules, general duties and responsiblities of the umpires, etc. All kinds of useless information to anyone except a broadcaster or an Amateur Baseball Umpire. And for us it is still useless, but we are entertained.

[goyanksgonj]

Originally posted by LeftyRef
Aww man, odds of me befriending an umpire don't look so hot. Oh well. If you'd like to call the Commish, call 212-931-7800 and they will give you a fax number, apparently they need to request in writing. Make sure you ask for the 2005 Umpires Media Information Guide. The fellow I talked to was named Mike....good luck!!

I got my copy today via UPS, just to give you guys an idea.