Shining the titanium mask

[bob jenkins]

Originally Posted by BigUmp56

Could this be the final bidder on the infamous ebay Nike Titanium mask?

Tim.

I hesitate to ask, but what does that mean?

[21umpire]

No, I didn't get it from Ebay, although I do follow those auctions to see how high it gets.

I'm not the type of umpire that likes to bring attention to myself, but I do have to admit that shining my mask up would create just that.

If I can look and act like a pro, then half the battle is won. Equipment and uniform are no exceptions.

I guess no one has tried shining even their Wilson titanium?

[Rich]

Originally Posted by 21umpire

No, I didn't get it from Ebay, although I do follow those auctions to see how high it gets.

I'm not the type of umpire that likes to bring attention to myself, but I do have to admit that shining my mask up would create just that.

If I can look and act like a pro, then half the battle is won. Equipment and uniform are no exceptions.

I guess no one has tried shining even their Wilson titanium?

Why would I, cause some guy on TV did?

[UmpJM]

Originally Posted by bob jenkins

I hesitate to ask, but what does that mean?

Bob,

I believe Tim is referring to this recently concluded eBay auction: NIKE TITANIUM CATCHERS MASK | eBay

The seller advertised it as a Nike Titanium when it was a Wilson frame with some beat-up Nike pads on it. Some sucker appears to have paid $355 for it.

JM