Should the MLB return to the balloon??

[umpduck11]

Originally Posted by Bassman

Of course I was approaching this with a rather tongue-in-cheek sense of humor.

Now! As to why I have the interest in this subject? Watching vintage footage of the American League vets like Nestor Chylack, Art Frantz, etc. using the raft, it got me thinking "why would anyone in their right mind want areas of their bodies exposed to serious injury"? These areas include: Forearms, collarbone, lower sternum, and upper thighs.

If you're getting hit in the collarbone and sternum, perhaps you should upgrade to a better chest protector .

[Bassman]

Originally Posted by umpduck11

If you're getting hit in the collarbone and sternum, perhaps you should upgrade to a better chest protector .

My equipment is more than adequate, thank you.

[Rich]

Originally Posted by Bassman

My equipment is more than adequate, thank you.

Not if you're getting hit on the collarbone.

[bob jenkins]

Originally Posted by Bassman

My equipment is more than adequate, thank you.

Then it's not adjusted / being worn properly.

[Rcichon]

wearing the previous CP was the last time I wore it. Ordered the Wilson Platinum, learned how to wear it properly and have been happy and unhurt ever since.

Please, no Balooneys!

I even discourage my Junior Umpires from wearing it. I donated my old CP's for the Minor League Umpires to wear.

[Paul L]

A return to the ballon protectors seems foolishly retro to me, but I would like a return to those cool retro two-stitch beanie plate hats.

[jicecone]

Originally Posted by Paul L

A return to the ballon protectors seems foolishly retro to me, but I would like a return to those cool retro two-stitch beanie plate hats.

You mean the ones that make you look like a penis.

[MD Longhorn]

Originally Posted by Bassman

My equipment is more than adequate, thank you.

Really? 'Cause mine protects both my collarbone and my sternum. What the heck are you wearing?

[UmpLarryJohnson]

thats the point why the FUSS over the raft when you keep sayin your inside protecter is fine??


curous minds wanna know!! hehehe

[Bassman]

Originally Posted by UmpLarryJohnson

thats the point why the FUSS over the raft when you keep sayin your inside protecter is fine??


curous minds wanna know!! hehehe

Ya do, Hmmmmmm????

Well, I'll let you know. Sometimes when I watch the vintage baseball footage from the '70s, I tend to ask myself "why the switchover?" And you folks reminded me why. Tanx.

[SanDiegoSteve]

Oh, by all means bring back the raft. And the red movie usher blazers and white turtlenecks too. Let's call outs by quickly shooting our right thumb straight into the air the second the ball hits the glove.

[t-rex]

I missed the sarcasm. Welcome back.