Those Damn SCABS thinking ONLY of themselves
 

Stand-in ump a stand-up guy: Donates cash from bat incident to Waltham sports
By Christopher Rocchio/ Daily News Tribune
Friday, June 16, 2006 - Updated: 08:19 AM EST

This is one call nobody in Waltham will argue.

The stand-in umpire hit by a baseball bat during an April PawSox Triple-A game is sharing his settlement with his hometown.

“I always wanted to take the high road and have the settlement become a charitable donation,” Rick Cacciatore said yesterday.

The unassuming umpire was tossed into the sports spotlight April 26 after a minor-league star from the Durham Bulls flipped his bat back at Cacciatore after an argument over a third strike call.

The bat sailed end-over-end hitting Cacciatore square in the arm and chest. It was all caught on tape and played over and over for days.

“I was absolutely stunned,” said Cacciatore. “I never expected anything like that at this level, or any level for that matter.”

The player, Delmon Young, was suspended for 50 games and his settlement with Cacciatore is now benefiting youth baseball in Waltham. Young earns $500,000, making the suspension cost him approximately $145,000 in salary, ESPN reports.

Cacciatore’s lawyer Paul Litwin said the settlement totals less than $10,000, but it is still enough to provide equipment to Waltham High’s baseball team, as well as the city’s Little League and Babe Ruth League.

Cacciatore was serving as a substitute behind the plate in McCoy Stadium in Pawtucket, R.I., that day during an early season strike by Triple-A umpires, so all eyes were on him already.

Cacciatore said he was upset by Young’s assault, but he’s moving on.

“I never thought of pressing charges,” he said.

But, he added, blaming the umpire is a trend he wants to strike out.

“We need to start trying to prevent incidents like this from happening at an early age,” said Cacciatore. “It’s completely wrong, and parents need to be spoken to as well because it all starts at home.”

Cacciatore said he plans to continue officiating both baseball and football games part-time.


God don't you just hate selfish people!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Right On Rick......

Maybe The Amlu Guys Will Donate Some Of Their "pay Raise"
As Well.....

In The Words Of Rodney King......can't We All Just Get Along.....


Can You Feel The Love Ctblu40????? I Sure Can!!!!

SCabUMP- I don't understand why you can't leave the AMLU out of this type of discussion.

Oh, wait, perhaps you're bitter because now that the good umps are available, you're back to "I WAS a "Minor League" umpire.

Hi Ho
Hi Ho

"i Was" An Umpire Yo

Hi Ho Hi Ho Hi Ho Hi Ho Hi Ho Hi Ho Hi Ho Hi Ho

Oh, the good umps are available now? You are a laugh riot. You ought to have your own late-night show!

There wasn't any way you could have said "better trained" umpires?:(

I could have said better trained, but chose my words carefully because SCabUMP was equally trained, just not good enough.

Ctblo40 I Am Trying To Get Better.....really I Am.

I Know I Am Working Under The Great T-ball...no Tee-ball...no No I\'ll

Get It...tee Ball Master....please Be Patient With Me.....

Wipe On.....wipe Off

Kudos
 

Cacciatore obviously has more class than Delmond Young will ever dream about.

Now the question is whether some on this board can take Cacciatore\'s benevolent, classy act and treat it for what it is rather than using it as yet another bullet in the useless "replacements-vs.-AMLU" war.

Based on what I\'ve seen so far, I\'d say "nope."

To steal another line, this time from my favorite movie, Braveheart, "Nest o\' schemin\' *******s! They couldn\'t agree on the color of ****e!"

Some of y\'all truly need to let this go.

Strikes and outs!

Hey Group Hug For The Lawyer......

I\'m Feeling The Love.......

Hey Do You Look Like Perry Mason.....pre Wheelchair Or Post Wheelchair????

I surrender...
 

I\'ve had it... I\'m exhausted and quite frankly, I admit I\'m not quick witted enough for SCUMP.

From this day forward, I vow to never mention the AMLU, pro umpires, or labor disputes again.

You did it SCUMP, you\'ve beaten me.
I lose, you win.
You\'re right, I\'m wrong.
I lied, you told the truth.
Now I need to re-evaluate my being. I hope to one day earn a spot back with the rest of the humans...

Sc
 

You are the epitome of class.

God bless you and may He heal some of whatever it is in you that makes you this hateful.

Strikes and outs!

Now Now Lawyer.......just When I\'m Hitting My Stride And Feeling

The Differences Between Us Are Starting To Narrow And That The

Feelings Of Goodness Are In The Air.....

I Am Trying Lawyer.....trying To Find Compassion.......help Me!!!!

Come On Blo40 I Know There Is More Love Inside You....

I\'ll Try To Do Better......don\'t Give Up On "us" Please.....

I\'ll Work Harder.....i Will.... Please Give Me One More Chance.....please!!!

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SCUMP

Just when I think I\'m out....













.....They pull me back in!