Ejections: The adrenaline, the rush, etc.

[Durham]

Did he say how Lake E. was this time of year?

I have had 3 at the DI level in the last 4 years, but I have had 5 this year and 9 total in 60-70 games worked this year.

As far as your theory goes, I would say that that use to be the case for me, but now I am all grown up, 30 now.

In all seriousness. I no longer get all worked up over them like I use too, and it has made me a much better umpire and allowed me to handle situations much better. I have become more patient on the little stuff, but allowed me to take the approach to this part of the game that, "He screwed up, he has to go! It's not personal, it's just bussiness." When I was younger, when I was in pro ball, and for a few years after I got out, I think I lived for it, looked forward to it, but times and myself have changed.