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Old Sat Sep 05, 2009, 09:50pm
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I start back umpiring after a 3 year layoff due to health reasons this coming weekend. I will be working the SDABL adult league, which is a well organized, competitive league that features many divisions based on age and ability. The league features former MLB and MiLB, as well as many former D-1 players. They have very strict rules about player and manager behavior. I will be working double headers on Saturdays and Sundays at local high school fields. I am very excited! My new assignor is a very good guy who is impressed with my experience and dedication to the game, and will be keeping me busy. I can't wait to get back on the field with my new gear and trimmed down body!

Just thought I would share my excitement!
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Old Sat Sep 05, 2009, 09:59pm
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Good Luck Steve!!! Enjoy yourself and have some fun.
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Old Sat Sep 05, 2009, 10:07pm
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Atta boy.....go get em...
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Old Sat Sep 05, 2009, 10:35pm
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That is great news and I wish you all the luck in the world. Great story!
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Old Sun Sep 06, 2009, 02:52pm
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Heh, heh! Go get 'em, Steve!
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Old Sun Sep 06, 2009, 03:38pm
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Welcome back, Steve. Best of luck and have fun!!
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Old Sun Sep 06, 2009, 03:44pm
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Steve,

Have fun.

Don't suck.

Se ya' in 7 (or 9, as the case may be).

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Old Sun Sep 06, 2009, 04:11pm
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Se ya' in 7 (or 9, as the case may be).
9 for first game. 7 for second game if it's the same visiting team. 9 innings for both if different visiting teams.

Thanks to all the well-wishers. I'll try not to suck. Too much.
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Old Sun Sep 06, 2009, 08:06pm
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I'll repeat what John said, Steve. Don't suck. Well, not a lot anyway!


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Old Sun Sep 06, 2009, 09:00pm
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I'll repeat what John said, Steve. Don't suck. Well, not a lot anyway!


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Thanks Tim, I knew I could count on your support!
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Old Mon Sep 07, 2009, 08:33am
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Good Luck Steve,

I was out for a couple of years myself and returned this year only to be sidelined again by knee surgery. Looking forward to January.

Again , Good Luck
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Old Mon Sep 07, 2009, 08:59am
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Thanks Tim, I knew I could count on your support!
Good luck Steve!
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Old Mon Sep 07, 2009, 03:29pm
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Steve, just try to remember this:

If you think you just sucked, but you're so good at umpiring that no one really noticed, then did you actually suck? The answer is no.
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Old Wed Sep 09, 2009, 11:11am
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Countdown begins....

the rule is:
2 game spread, count how many games until Steve's first ej.

I'm taking the 6 th and/or 7th game.
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Old Wed Sep 09, 2009, 12:20pm
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Attaboy, Steve !!
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