Parking lots... where the clowns live

[GarthB]

Originally Posted by Striker991

Sorry...it seems that more than a few umpires on this board have an attitude toward doing anything at a lower level...comments like LMAN's demonstrate an attitude that doing a 9yo game would be out of the question and beneath their status. This high and mighty attitude is one of the main reasons there is a shortage of good umpires at lower levels; once they progress, they aren't willing to return to their "roots." I am not suggesting that we stretch ourselves too much so we are always doing games, but a little community service now and then would be great. There are two associations in my community, one for softball and one for baseball. Both require a certain number of games volunteered to the community throughout the year to maintain membership.
Striker

1. My "roots" are high school ball.

2. Mandatory volunteerism is an oxymoron.

3. Does not working youth baseball negate the time, expertise and financial resources I freely give to several other charitable organizations?

4. What business is it of yours whether anyone chooses to work small ball for free or otherwise? (Hint: The proper answer is: none.)