Mlb Shuts Down Fellow Blue Drake

[Rich]

I'm not certain why someone who doesn't even have a full-time ML gig would risk getting his contract by being so public. Openings don't come up often and I figured that Rob was likely in line for the next one or two, so why start a blog and perhaps rub the wrong people the wrong way?

[mbyron]

Originally Posted by RichMSN

I'm not certain why someone who doesn't even have a full-time ML gig would risk getting his contract by being so public. Openings don't come up often and I figured that Rob was likely in line for the next one or two, so why start a blog and perhaps rub the wrong people the wrong way?

How about this: it's 2008, and everyone has a blog?

[GarthB]

First, yes, several friends emailed and PM'd me the lie posted by FitUmp.

Fact: I viewed Rob's site a few times and enjoyed reading some of the posts.
Fact: Although extended a personal invitation, I never joined Rob's site.
Fact: I never posted at Rob's site.
Fact: I have sent Rob the IP address of my home computer and work computer, told his of the claim made on this site and requested that he check for any evidence that any posts were ever made from either computer.
Fact: FitUmp and his boss have crossed the line from merely annoying to maliciously fabricating.
Fact: I have not, until this post, mentioned either FitUmp or his boss for quite some time, yet I understand from some of you I am a daily topic in theirs. I don't understand the obsession and have refused to post in response to them to try to keep down the amount of crap on this site. I will continue to do so.

If anyone believes the garbage they post, there is nothing I can do about it. As the old saying goes, "You can lead a whore to culture, but you can't make her think."

[Interested Ump]

Originally Posted by GarthB

First, yes, several friends emailed and PM'd me the lie posted by FitUmp.

Fact: Hearsay testimony is inadmissible.

Fact: I have sent Rob the IP address of my home computer and work computer, told his of the claim made on this site and requested that he check for any evidence that any posts were ever made from either computer.

Fact: means nothing, I have to proxy in from Virgin Gorda, no telling how many nondescript IP addresses I have. All depends on the exit node.

Fact: FitUmp and his boss have crossed the line from merely annoying to maliciously fabricating.

Fact: Fitump doesn't have a boss and if what he did is malicious, sue him and quit your jabberwocking. I, OTOH, have now been slandered, Sir, I say libeled, whichever or both!! Expect major consequences. I have stolen into your gear bag and switched out your mask for the one mskinsvas wore when he took a near-death blow to the wires!!

Fact: I have not, until this post, mentioned either FitUmp or his boss for quite some time, yet I understand from some of you I am a daily topic in theirs. I don't understand the obsession and have refused to post in response to them to try to keep down the amount of crap on this site. I will continue to do so.

Fact: you mention us all the time as "they" or "them" or when you troll you use a denigrating name. How utterly absurd of you to attempt to claim any differently.

If anyone believes the garbage they post, there is nothing I can do about it. As the old saying goes, "You can lead a whore to culture, but you can't make her think."

See denigrating above. Fact.

Mr. Umpire, do your (only as far as I can tell) usefulness! Email, sir, to the email!

[fitump56]

The above post should be archived for all of posterity. it's a classic, IU.

[Jurassic Referee]

Originally Posted by fitump56

The above post should be archived for all of posterity. it's a classic, IU.

Do you trolls ever comment on anything that is even remotely related to actual beisbol umpiring?

Just wondering.....

[GarthB]

From Rob Drake to my response regarding the accusation made earlier in this thread by either Frick or Frack. I refuse to look at the post to determine which.

----- Original Message -----
From: [email protected]
To: garthbenham
Sent: Wednesday, April 09, 2008 10:22 AM
Subject: Re: Regrettable

Garth,
I never said anything about you. You never posted, so I really never even knew your name. I had seen it a few times on the other message boards, but never really read much of it. I believe you did send me an e-mail about deleting a thread on that site about the pornography and I thanked you for that.

I don't really know what they are trying to get on you about, but I have never said anything about you. Thanks for taking the time to write me and I hope that if I get it back up and running, you will decide to join.
Thanks,
Rob Drake

Okay, who to believe, Rob Drake, or the lying scumbags?

[Welpe]

Originally Posted by Jurassic Referee

Do you trolls ever comment on anything that is even remotely related to actual beisbol umpiring?

Just wondering.....

You're a glutton for punishment aren't you?

Okay, who to believe, Rob Drake, or the lying scumbags?

Garth, I think the answer has been obvious to all but 3-4 people for a while now.

Hopefully Rob can resurrect his site in one form or another, it was good reading.

[fitump56]

Originally Posted by Jurassic Referee

Do you trolls ever comment on anything that is even remotely related to actual beisbol umpiring?

Just wondering.....

I missed your beisbol info in your post, Dinosaur Ref, please requote or troll on, Makes me no nevermind.

[lawump]

Originally Posted by Interested Ump

Fact: Hearsay testimony is inadmissible.

Free legal advice:

Fact: Hearsay testimony is NOT always INadmissible; or, said another way, hearsay testimony is often admissible.

http://www.law.cornell.edu/rules/fre/rules.htm#Rule803

[Interested Ump]

Originally Posted by lawump

Free legal advice:

Fact: Hearsay testimony is NOT always INadmissible; or, said another way, hearsay testimony is often admissible.

http://www.law.cornell.edu/rules/fre/rules.htm#Rule803

Thanks, Counselor.

Fact: Four hyooge green smilies = sarcasm.

Can I count on you defending me against scurrilous libel (and potential slander) performed here, in front of God and Man, by one Garth BenHAM?

[lawump]

Originally Posted by Interested Ump

Can I count on you defending me against scurrilous libel (and potential slander) performed here, in front of God and Man, by one Garth BenHAM?

Fact: NO.