PINK Umpire shirts?!?! YGTBSM!!

[Adam]

Originally Posted by 3appleshigh

Sorry, but If you are allowed to post the benifits, expect to here the other side of it. Support Cancer Research, MS, Asthma, Autism what ever, but this focus on one area rather than the entire problem is silly, IMHO.

I realize I'm a bit late to the party, but I disagree. "Cancer" is such a varied, vague term. It also represents a behemoth of sorts; too large and overwhelming to thing there's any hope of a cure.

By breaking it down, you offer those with a direct connection an incentive to get involved. By making it look more manageable, people are more likely to pitch in.

Furthermore, many of the cancers are not just distinguished by anatomical location, but by characteristics which require completely different treatment programs and prevention measures.

Some cancers are as different from each other as they are from diabetes or MS.

[UmpJM]

So, just so you can form an objective opinion about th pink umpire shirts, here are a few pictures for you to peruse..

First up, me holding a "pre-plate conference" consultation with my crew for a "pink shirt" game.



Next up, getting ready to call the pitch (by the way, the batting team was a team composed of players from all over the province of Ontario in Canada).



The other team was from the Chicago White Sox academy, and this photo shows me briefly chatting with Ozzie during a "between innings" change.



Some of my colleagues didn't think a mere pink shirt was enough, so they took it a step further. For example, my partner for the game immediately preceding the pink shirt game can be seen here engaged in his routine pre-game meditation.



Finally, the "tent" we had set up on the main walkway into the complex where our wives and daughters were selling T-Shirts, bracelets, pink glow sticks, etc. to raise additional donations.



If you'd like to kick in a buck, 5 bucks, 10 bucks, a game fee, $5,000, whatever, just go the link below:

FVB - Susan G. Komen Fundraiser

The response we've gotten from the fans, coaches, players, and tournament directors has been OVERWHELMINGLY favorable.

Thanks for your support!

JM

[mick]

Very nice, JM.

[UmpJM]

Mick,

Why, thank you!

Poosey,

While I don't disagree (in the context of the posted pictures, who could argue with you?), I'd watch it if I were you! She happens to be the wife of my "meditating" partner - who happens to be a great guy who has a great sense of humor, an excellent umpire, and someone you REALLY don't want to mess with! (Trust me.)

JM

[waltjp]

JM, nicely done... but I have to ask. Where did you find pink shirts???

[UmpJM]

walt,

Thanks.

The association "special ordered" them for those who volunteered to wear them. They're not "real" umpire shirts, just regular "polo" shirts with logo, ribbon and umpire number added.

JM

[waltjp]

Originally Posted by UmpJM (nee CoachJM)

walt,

Thanks.

The association "special ordered" them for those who volunteered to wear them. They're not "real" umpire shirts, just regular "polo" shirts with logo, ribbon and umpire number added.

JM

As long as there are golfers and tennis players I guess you'll be able to find pink shirts.

[Mark T. DeNucci, Sr.]

Originally Posted by waltjp

As long as there are golfers and tennis players I guess you'll be able to find pink shirts.

I resemble that remark.

MTD, Sr.

[canadaump6]

I do think you are working a bit close to the catcher. If he comes up throwing, you might have to call yourself for umpire's interference.

[SanDiegoSteve]

Bobby,

I disagree. The catcher is going to be moving forward, not leaning back into the umpire. I, not one time, ever had to call interference on myself, and I didn't stand way behind the catcher (except when using the GD). The catcher's movements are away from the umpire, and unless the umpire is prematurely making a strike signal, there should be no chance of contact. As long as the umpire stays down and uses proper timing, there shouldn't be any problem.

John, your positioning is just fine.

[bobbybanaduck]

Originally Posted by SanDiegoSteve

Bobby,

I disagree. The catcher is going to be moving forward, not leaning back into the umpire. I, not one time, ever had to call interference on myself, and I didn't stand way behind the catcher (except when using the GD). The catcher's movements are away from the umpire, and unless the umpire is prematurely making a strike signal, there should be no chance of contact. As long as the umpire stays down and uses proper timing, there shouldn't be any problem.

John, your positioning is just fine.

are there other bobby's on here, or was that directed at me? annnnnd, if it was intended for me...wtf are you referring to?

[SanDiegoSteve]

Originally Posted by bobbybanaduck

are there other bobby's on here, or was that directed at me? annnnnd, if it was intended for me...wtf are you referring to?

I thought your name was Tom. The Bobby I was taliking to is Canadaump6.