LLWS wajke me when its over!

[aceholleran]

Originally Posted by Rich Ives

The umpires have paid their LL dues. They "earned" their way there just as much as the players and coaches.

Tell me how officials of this poor quality have "earned" anything. Please.

These are rewards for the Old Uncle Bumpses of the world. Please don't tell me that these umps are handpicked by experts as the best of the best.

I wouldn't let half of these smitties near a 9-year-old game in my neck of the woods, nape of the way.

Harummpf.

Ace

[mbyron]

Yar, you tell 'im, Ace!

[Carbide Keyman]

Originally Posted by aceholleran

Tell me how officials of this poor quality have "earned" anything. Please.

These are rewards for the Old Uncle Bumpses of the world. Please don't tell me that these umps are handpicked by experts as the best of the best.

I wouldn't let half of these smitties near a 9-year-old game in my neck of the woods, nape of the way.

Harummpf.

Ace

But Ace, how do you really feel ????

[Rich Ives]

Originally Posted by aceholleran

Tell me how officials of this poor quality have "earned" anything. Please.

These are rewards for the Old Uncle Bumpses of the world. Please don't tell me that these umps are handpicked by experts as the best of the best.

I wouldn't let half of these smitties near a 9-year-old game in my neck of the woods, nape of the way.

Harummpf.

Ace

Wouldst thou be the same Ace Holleran that posts on the Yahoo LLumires group?

[GarthB]

Originally Posted by aceholleran

Tell me how officials of this poor quality have "earned" anything. Please.

These are rewards for the Old Uncle Bumpses of the world. Please don't tell me that these umps are handpicked by experts as the best of the best.

I wouldn't let half of these smitties near a 9-year-old game in my neck of the woods, nape of the way.

Harummpf.

Ace

"Earn" is a pliable word in the world of LL, Ace.

Teams earn their way to the LLWS by their performance on the field, proving their talent, besting opponents and winning their way.

Some umpires earn their way by their record of volunteering, serving on BOD's, shmoozing regional directors and "getting along" with coaches.

In some enlighted areas, ability and quality of performance are figured in. Last year the overall quality of the umpires at LLWS had improved for the second year in a row. (Indeed, the criticisms on the internet boards that were prevalent years ago nearly disappeared.) That led many to believe that the organization had finally realized that the umpires needed to be as good as the teams.

Alas, the improvement was short-lived, and while there are a few trained excellent umpires in attendance this year, the over all quality level is back to where it was five years ago.

[SanDiegoSteve]

Wow, that Williams kid from Texas can sure pitch!!!

Maybe the Baltimore Orioles should sign him right now.

[SanDiegoSteve]

And just what is up with the Japanese catcher? Every pitch called a ball he is either questioning the umpire or asking for a check swing, even when the batter doesn't even move the bat. He would be rubbing me the wrong way, for sure. I might have a little talk with his coach and interpreter.

[SanDiegoSteve]

One more rant and I'm done:

I am just sick to death of the phony-a$$ Frosted Flakes commercial and the "man's chicken" KFC spot. Could they possibly wear these two commercials out any more???

End of rant.

[SanDiegoSteve]

I lied. One more:

This High School II teenage singers that are doing the theme for this year's LLWS are saying, "Hey batter, batter, SWING" in their song. Isn't just a little ironic that actual LL players are prohibited from saying it in their games? I grew up using the cheer to our team's advantage, but now it's not PC to holler at the batter. Sad, just sad I tell ya.

[mick]

Originally Posted by SanDiegoSteve

I lied. One more:

This High School II teenage singers that are doing the theme for this year's LLWS are saying, "Hey batter, batter, SWING" in their song. Isn't just a little ironic that actual LL players are prohibited from saying it in their games? I grew up using the cheer to our team's advantage, but now it's not PC to holler at the batter. Sad, just sad I tell ya.

Yeah, Steve,
That's just wrong.
Must've been approved by some ol' guy in the PR department.

[ozzy6900]

Originally Posted by SanDiegoSteve

I lied. One more:

This High School II teenage singers that are doing the theme for this year's LLWS are saying, "Hey batter, batter, SWING" in their song. Isn't just a little ironic that actual LL players are prohibited from saying it in their games? I grew up using the cheer to our team's advantage, but now it's not PC to holler at the batter. Sad, just sad I tell ya.

YGBSM Steve! They are prohibited? By what freaking rule? I used to do this over 45 years ago and we survived just fine! Kids today are being raised in a bubble! PC my bunghole! It's just ridiculous!

[Rich Ives]

Originally Posted by SanDiegoSteve

I lied. One more:

This High School II teenage singers that are doing the theme for this year's LLWS are saying, "Hey batter, batter, SWING" in their song. Isn't just a little ironic that actual LL players are prohibited from saying it in their games? I grew up using the cheer to our team's advantage, but now it's not PC to holler at the batter. Sad, just sad I tell ya.

Our summer theater kids had a HSM2-watching party and they decided that the singers voices were electronically enhanced. Maybe they were really saying "Hey batter batter sing" and it got mis-translated.

[UmpLarryJohnson]

Originally Posted by SanDiegoSteve

Maybe the Baltimore Orioles should sign him right now.

nah no pt in scarring him for life is there???