Gee,

[Tim C]

"Post your stuff big guy, but keep enough of it around so that when you change your mind next February you can still umpire!"

John, not going to happen.

After 41 seasons, 4001 games and nagging injuries the past two years it is obvious to me that the time was right to hang it up. I firmly believe that retirement should come two years too early rather than one year too late.

I have already "burned my boats" with the purchase of a Pontiac Solstice GXP that has no trunk!

I was also awarded a prestigious award by my local group that kinda sorta gives great closure to my umpire career.

Regards,