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Old Sun Sep 13, 2009, 11:30pm
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Glad to hear you're back on the field, Steve.

How was your strike zone in your first game back: liberal or conservative?
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Knowing Steve as well as I do, I'm sure it's safe to say that his strike zone was the only liberal part of him on the field today!

Glad you're back at it, buddy!

Tim.
Tim knows that I'm a big-time liberal with my strike zone. Unfotunately many of the pitches in the strike zone went flying toward the outfield fence.

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You're ready for the big time. The average MLB umpire misses, at the last report I saw, 5 or 6 pitches.
I missed about 3 pitches from my established strike zone. I usually miss no more than 3 to 4 pitches a game in HS varsity, which I did on a full-time basis from 1987 to 2006. If that means I ready for the big time, I would say I'm way overdue.

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Two three hour games? I'd be on the bases holding up this sign...

Yes, I needed such a sign. Today as well. Bases first game, 3:04. Plate the second game, 3:12. First game was Rookie League and went the full 9 with errors 'o plenty. Game two, a 38+ AA league, was a better played game that ran out of pitching for the team that lost 18-6 in 8 with the 12-run rule.

The length of these games average anywhere from 2:40 to the 3:15 time limit to start a new inning. They much more closely resemble a typical American League slugfest than a National League pitcher's dual. I can't wait to get a really good game.
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Old Wed Sep 16, 2009, 01:56pm
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Welcome back Steve.

The real question is has this cured the itch (to umpire that is) or made it worse?
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Old Wed Sep 16, 2009, 02:15pm
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Welcome back Steve.

The real question is has this cured the itch (to umpire that is) or made it worse?
Every time I even begin to wonder if I should really be out there, I picture being home all weekend instead, and the doubt shoots out of my mind like it's rocket-propelled.
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Old Wed Sep 16, 2009, 03:07pm
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Welcome back Steve.

The real question is has this cured the itch (to umpire that is) or made it worse?
I'm ready for the next four this weekend. Should be less recovery time this week!
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Old Wed Sep 16, 2009, 03:45pm
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Old Thu Sep 17, 2009, 12:22pm
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Congrats on the comeback Steve. I'm going to attempt to jump back in the saddle myself next weekend. I've been off for the last year because of my back. Not sure if I can make nine, I'll find out soon.
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Old Thu Sep 17, 2009, 03:08pm
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Congrats on the comeback Steve. I'm going to attempt to jump back in the saddle myself next weekend. I've been off for the last year because of my back. Not sure if I can make nine, I'll find out soon.
Just be ready for some sore muscles! Welcome back!!
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