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SanDiegoSteve Tue May 26, 2009 09:37pm

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Originally Posted by DG (Post 604756)
$36.99, for a hat, I can really see these just flying off the shelves... ;)

Wow, YGTBSM...I'm patriotic, but not idiotic!:p

ASA/NYSSOBLUE Tue May 26, 2009 09:44pm

Five..count 'em FIVE ejections Monday with those GodAwful looking caps on...the gory details here

Kevin Finnerty Tue May 26, 2009 10:17pm

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Originally Posted by SanDiegoSteve (Post 604759)
Wow, YGTBSM...I'm patriotic, but not idiotic!:p

It's that brand of corporate greed that ... oh, never mind.

Ump153 Tue May 26, 2009 10:27pm

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Originally Posted by ozzy6900 (Post 604584)
Now that Memorial Day is over, I hope I do not see those ugly caps on umpires again!

On behalf of my fellow veterans, those who did not make it home, and those currently serving, thanks ever so much for tolerating the umpires' observance of Memorial Day. :rolleyes:

Ump Rube Tue May 26, 2009 10:36pm

My feelings (b/c I know that you wanted to know)
 
I think that the red caps were a good idea and a great way to simply honor those serving in ways I never could. I think that 2 other ideas that might work would be to put the umps in full camo (talk about not knowing the umpire is there :D), or have the umps where Navy and Red/White trim. I think the 2nd is a better option.

zm1283 Tue May 26, 2009 10:40pm

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Originally Posted by Dakota (Post 604740)

I stand corrected, although their regular ground service to residences doesn't deliver on Saturdays.

Umpmazza Tue May 26, 2009 11:19pm

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Originally Posted by Ump153 (Post 604594)
Doubtful. The caps have the logo sewn on the front and they are fitted.

MLB doesn't regulate UPS.

MLB ships alot with DHL, or I thought.

ozzy6900 Wed May 27, 2009 06:11am

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Originally Posted by Ump153 (Post 604780)
On behalf of my fellow veterans, those who did not make it home, and those currently serving, thanks ever so much for tolerating the umpires' observance of Memorial Day. :rolleyes:

In the old days, a moment of silence was observed while Taps was played to commemorate those who gave their all. In my opinion, that was a much better way to pay honor then to wear "clown like" apparel, wrist bands and other "gobbly-gook" items. Maybe I'm just old fashioned being raised by WWII parents - I just don't buy into this "statement" stuff.

mbyron Wed May 27, 2009 06:43am

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Originally Posted by ASA/NYSSOBLUE (Post 604761)
Five..count 'em FIVE ejections Monday with those GodAwful looking caps on...the gory details here

How delightful that this chap includes his "analysis" of whether the "call" is correct, as if the umpire might be unjustified in tossing a rat who discusses balls and strikes or calls him horsesh!t. :rolleyes:

bob jenkins Wed May 27, 2009 06:58am

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Originally Posted by ozzy6900 (Post 604808)
In the old days, a moment of silence was observed while Taps was played to commemorate those who gave their all. In my opinion, that was a much better way to pay honor then to wear "clown like" apparel, wrist bands and other "gobbly-gook" items. Maybe I'm just old fashioned being raised by WWII parents - I just don't buy into this "statement" stuff.

I agree. Better than the caps would have been to send the $ spent on the caps to the USO (or some similar organization).

waltjp Wed May 27, 2009 08:02am

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Originally Posted by ozzy6900 (Post 604808)
In the old days, a moment of silence was observed while Taps was played to commemorate those who gave their all. In my opinion, that was a much better way to pay honor then to wear "clown like" apparel, wrist bands and other "gobbly-gook" items. Maybe I'm just old fashioned being raised by WWII parents - I just don't buy into this "statement" stuff.

Totally agree.

Ump Rube Wed May 27, 2009 09:02am

Moment of Silence
 
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Originally Posted by ozzy6900 (Post 604808)
In the old days, a moment of silence was observed while Taps was played to commemorate those who gave their all. In my opinion, that was a much better way to pay honor then to wear "clown like" apparel, wrist bands and other "gobbly-gook" items. Maybe I'm just old fashioned being raised by WWII parents - I just don't buy into this "statement" stuff.

At the Da' Dome here in MN there was a moment of silence before the game and then at 3:00pm everything stopped for the National Moment of Silence. I think it was right after someone hit a 2B.

Kevin Finnerty Wed May 27, 2009 10:28am

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Originally Posted by Ump153 (Post 604780)
On behalf of my fellow veterans, those who did not make it home, and those currently serving, thanks ever so much for tolerating the umpires' observance of Memorial Day. :rolleyes:

On behalf of the homeless veterans who live in the area all around my office near the Westwood V.A., I give them food, water, shoes, eyeglasses, coats, sweaters, etc. on a regular basis for the last 20-plus years, rather than participate in symbolism and frivolity. Sadly, after serving their country, over 300,000 of these brave souls are completely forgotten, and live on the streets in cities all across the nation. More people need to help these veterans until this country steps back up, assumes its responsibilities and pays them back for their service.

johnnyg08 Wed May 27, 2009 10:45am

I think many folks in our culture get caught up in wearing the bracelet, having the trendy shirt that everybody has, the bumper sticker or whatever and while I guess there is a place for that stuff...if you really wanted to show your support donate things like Kevin says above...versus making money for capitalists...it's a touchy subject because I guess I don't really have a better idea on how to "show" that you support something...but also not sure that I need a $40 hat to show that I know it's Memorial Day.

Kevin Finnerty Wed May 27, 2009 10:52am

Amen


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