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Steve87 Sun Apr 12, 2009 07:54am

Hey Ed...WTF?
 
http://news.yahoo.com/nphotos/slides...2862ba6d5879f/

Anybody know why Ed Montague is wearing a beanie ?

"Just cause the MLB guys are doing it, does not mean you kids at home should try it."

:rolleyes:

tiger49 Sun Apr 12, 2009 09:26am

Ed is old, he is having a hard time adjusting to new technology, like the combo hat.:D

Kevin Finnerty Sun Apr 12, 2009 10:55am

He also makes calls at the plate with a bat in his hand.

SethPDX Sun Apr 12, 2009 02:19pm

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kevin Finnerty (Post 595482)
He also makes calls at the plate with a bat in his hand.

Just in case the catcher gets mad...;)

I don't really care what he wears. He's still got more World Series than I do.

Umpmazza Sun Apr 12, 2009 02:34pm

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steve87 (Post 595456)
http://news.yahoo.com/nphotos/slides...2862ba6d5879f/

Anybody know why Ed Montague is wearing a beanie ?

"Just cause the MLB guys are doing it, does not mean you kids at home should try it."

:rolleyes:


Here you go... when you become in charge of the MLB umpires, or his Crew Chief, then I think you should worry about what/why he is wearing a Beenie......and did you ever think, maybe he like to wear it?

Kevin Finnerty Sun Apr 12, 2009 04:38pm

He actually looks halfway cool. As long as you have that seasoned veteran look, you can get by with the short bill.

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yawetag Sun Apr 12, 2009 05:00pm

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kevin Finnerty (Post 595552)
He actually looks halfway cool. As long as you have that seasoned veteran look, you can get by with the short bill.

As long as you have that seasoned veteran look, you can get by with anything!

Kevin Finnerty Sun Apr 12, 2009 05:20pm

Mask clip?

cardinalfan Sun Apr 12, 2009 07:09pm

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kevin Finnerty (Post 595558)
Mask clip?

:D

I told my broker I want to invest in that mask clip. Retirement should be sweet.

Tim C Sun Apr 12, 2009 07:47pm

Steve87

Ypur pretencious post ties for #1.

Because is not trendy that makes him bad, right.

FU

MrUmpire Sun Apr 12, 2009 08:13pm

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steve87 (Post 595456)
http://news.yahoo.com/nphotos/slides...2862ba6d5879f/

Anybody know why Ed Montague is wearing a beanie ?

Maybe because after 33 years of being a MLB umpire, he sees no reason to change.

Or, maybe he isn't a slave to fashion.

How about that he's entitled to wear whatever is approved.

The question should be, does anyone (other than you) care?

Steve87 Mon Apr 13, 2009 01:33am

Sorry to offended the Ed Montague fan club. I think he’s a fine umpire.
I have not seen too many guys wear the beanie, and I thought it was interesting so posted it for discussion. You are right he does pull it off with a don't screw with me look.

See JM that’s why it took me 3 years to start posting.

JRutledge Mon Apr 13, 2009 02:06am

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steve87 (Post 595623)
Sorry to offended the Ed Montague fan club. I think he’s a fine umpire.
I have not seen too many guys wear the beanie, and I thought it was interesting so posted it for discussion. You are right he does pull it off with a don't screw with me look.

See JM that’s why it took me 3 years to start posting.

I agree that this is not a great look for any umpire. But for some reason there is a MLB logo on top of that hat, so it must be approved. It looks silly, but who cares. All that really matters is do you get the plays right and what you wear is ultimately up to you boss. None of us run MLB, so it is not our choice to say what should be worn. The next thing you will get mad because someone has white on their shoes.

Peace

briancurtin Mon Apr 13, 2009 06:25pm

I don't remember seeing him work the plate in a non-beanie style hat. His old picture on the MLB.com umpire section also had him in a beanie.

JR12 Mon Apr 13, 2009 09:19pm

I haven't seen one worn by ANYONE at any level in some time, Thanks Steve!


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