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[UMP25]

A taste of your own medicine doesn't sit so well, does it, Tee? Now perhaps you will know how you come across. Mr. Pot, meet Mr. Kettle. Perhaps you ought to follow some of your advice, implied or not, when you post replies. Personally, I don't believe you can "sell it," either. Being one of umpiredom's greatest Internet umpires doesn't do it. (BTW, you can at least quote me correctly when you attempt to reprint a quote of mine.)

We are both veteran umpires, and I'D bet quite respected. I neither desire nor prefer to get into some pissing contest with you, Tee. I'd win some; I'd lose some, trust me. Now, put some whipped cream on that humble pie.

[UMP25]

Originally Posted by JRutledge

In baseball there are all kinds of combinations and different styles that we wear on the baseball field. That is just a reality to the any level of officiating. Some areas are going to be much stricter than others.

Indeed. The IHSA, for example, is rather strict with its color scheme--even its prohibition on numbers on uniforms (though enforcement isn't serious until the post-season commences).

[ozzy6900]

I'm going to break in here for a moment. As I stated previously, I also do not tuck in my pullover (only wear it on the bases, remember?). Now, when I make a call, I do what I was taught years ago. I freeze in my ready position, see it, read it, run it again, then take a step forward (bending at the knee) to make my "emphatic" safe call. You end up almost in a scissors position.

My pullover does not ride up more than an inch or so and when I hustle back to position, a slight tug brings the errant elastic waist band back into place. Nothing to it at all.

I've never been gigged by my assigners, I've never been spoken to about it and I have never had a complaint from a partner about it. I work with slimmer partners that tuck in their pullovers at the plate and we have never heard anything about it.

You see, my past and present assigners were concerned with neat appearance - no "slept in" uniforms, crisp creases, neat and tidy. But not as fanatically as some of you out there. My "overlords" are more concerned with my performance, my game management and how I work with my partners.

[Tim C]

Ump25 intoned:

"A taste of your own medicine doesn't sit so well, does it, Tee? Now perhaps you will know how you come across. Mr. Pot, meet Mr. Kettle. Perhaps you ought to follow some of your advice, implied or not, when you post replies. Personally, I don't believe you can "sell it," either. Being one of umpiredom's greatest Internet umpires doesn't do it. (BTW, you can at least quote me correctly when you attempt to reprint a quote of mine.)

"We are both veteran umpires, and I'D bet quite respected. I neither desire nor prefer to get into some pissing contest with you, Tee. I'd win some; I'd lose some, trust me. Now, put some whipped cream on that humble pie."

Dear Ump:

When one treis to "parry a thrust" it is best if one can use their own thoughts.

You simply took my words and tried (I should say failed) to use them ion your defense.

I am sure you are a fine umpire -- just don't give fashion advice to people who know better.

Pretty funny stuff.

Regards,

[UMP25]

So I take it you're the fashion guru, eh? Interesting. Quite humorous, but interesting nonetheless.

[JRutledge]

Originally Posted by UMP25

Indeed. The IHSA, for example, is rather strict with its color scheme--even its prohibition on numbers on uniforms (though enforcement isn't serious until the post-season commences).

This is not true. There were a couple of officials that wore numbers on their shirts/jackets in the State Finals and Anthony Holman did not care from all accounts. What he does not want is to see organizational hats during the post seasons. But numbers have not been an issue.

Peace

[UMP25]

Then Anthony is getting more lenient. I DO know the IHSA doesn't want them on unies, but that doesn't mean they'll order their removal. I personally don't do much Fed ball--NCAA is my cup of tea--so what I know has been told to me by several IHSA umpires, including one of Anthony's closest friends from Kankakee.

[GarthB]

Originally Posted by UMP25

So I take it you're the fashion guru, eh? Interesting. Quite humorous, but interesting nonetheless.

Actually, he is. I've seen Tee at work, at play and at home. His sartorial tastes are impeccable in each venue.

[JRutledge]

The person who told me this originally is a D1 NCAA Umpire and worked the State Finals a few years ago. I would have thought the IHSA would not allow them either for the post season, but I was told he did not care or make any issue out of it. I personally only have a couple of shirts with a number on them and I do not wear them for HS games. I also do not put any numbers on my jackets because I also work a lot of college ball. I would rather not deal with the issue of "what if."

Peace

[SAump]

Originally Posted by GarthB

Actually, he is. I've seen Tee at work, at play and at home. His sartorial tastes are impeccable in each venue.

Those who have read my posts should know I like to post definitions whenever I see the need for one.
http://www.m-w.com/
I need one for sartorial, so I looked it UP.
Then I looked UP fastball.

[mbyron]

Originally Posted by UMP25

So I take it you're the fashion guru, eh? Interesting. Quite humorous, but interesting nonetheless.

Interesting how facts can take the sting from a barb. Quite humorous, but interesting nonetheless.

[UMP25]

Originally Posted by GarthB

Actually, he is. I've seen Tee at work, at play and at home. His sartorial tastes are impeccable in each venue.

He is quite the coxcomb, I'll give him that.

[SanDiegoSteve]

Originally Posted by UMP25

He is quite the coxcomb, I'll give him that.

Man, I'd hate to play Scrabble with you!

[JRutledge]

Would this be a triple word score? I know the "X" would be worth a lot of points all by itself.

Peace

[UMP25]

Indeed. It would be quite remunerative and fructiferous.