GD vs. Smitty pants

[Publius]

Originally Posted by thumpferee

Lol
...get compliments all the time when I walk on the field.

In nearly 30 years of umpiring, I have appeared on the field looking like I walked out of a catalog, looking disheveled after doing 12 games in three days, and levels of dapperness in between.

I have never--not once--had anybody comment on my appearance, ever. Nobody who plays or coaches gives a damn about that, or anything except the quality of your calls. And if those go against them, they don't even care about that.

Polywools are nice pants, but they're a poor value. They are by no means the benchmark against which all others are measured. I don't even consider them. They're overpriced and offer nothing to justify the additional dollars.

Of course, that's true of just about everything Dick sells. I'm continually amused by how important northern umpires find one- or two-day delivery of orders in December. That's Honigs' biggest selling point.

[UMP25]

Originally Posted by Publius

Polywools are nice pants, but they're a poor value. They are by no means the benchmark against which all others are measured.

You are not alone in this opinion. I know a lot of umpires, including several of my D1, D2, and D3 peers, who hold the same opinion. Of course, I also know some umpires who swear the poly wools are the greatest thing since sliced bread.

[briancurtin]

Originally Posted by UMP25

You are not alone in this opinion. I know a lot of umpires, including several of my D1, D2, and D3 peers, who hold the same opinion. Of course, I also know some umpires who swear the poly wools are the greatest thing since sliced bread.

I'll see ya in a few weeks with my polywools on, and I'll even bring sliced bread to compare them to.

[UMP25]

Make it honey wheat bread, please. More healthful.

[thumpferee]

Originally Posted by Publius

In nearly 30 years of umpiring, I have appeared on the field looking like I walked out of a catalog, looking disheveled after doing 12 games in three days, and levels of dapperness in between.

I have never--not once--had anybody comment on my appearance, ever. Nobody who plays or coaches gives a damn about that, or anything except the quality of your calls. And if those go against them, they don't even care about that.

Maybe you just didn't look as good as me! I have had several instances where I was complimented on my appearance. That could be due from others who, have their pants rolled up in their trunk and shoes look like they wore them in a rodeo.

And believe me, my appearance matches my abilities!

30 years ago, you couldn't even see your shoes with that balloon in front of you

[UMP25]

There are some umpires who can't see their shoes using an inside protector!

[Publius]

Originally Posted by thumpferee

And believe me...

I don't believe you.

[thumpferee]

Originally Posted by Publius

I don't believe you.

And I care because...?

I can tell the type of person you are just by your responses. You cut what I said and commented on the part you felt is lacking in your own game. Where I'm from we call people like that haters.

Kinda like if we were talking about a strike zone and I quote you by saying, I'm continually amused by how important northern umpires find one...

I was giving credit to the GD plate shoes. I understand though, you never got a compliment even though you thought you looked like you walked out of a catalog, so you try and criticize my game.

If you look good, you play good!

And what is the comment "nobody who plays or coaches gives a damn about that"?

Gained weight over the years have ya?

[Publius]

Originally Posted by thumpferee

And I care because...?

I can tell the type of person you are just by your responses.

Gained weight over the years have ya?

I don't know. You're the one that said I should, so you inferred that you cared at some level.

No, you can't. You just think you can.

Yes, I have.

And I couldn't care less if nobody comments on my appearance. All the compliments I receive are about my performance. That's what matters.

[thumpferee]

I don't wanna argue with ya!

I said I get compliments on the shoes. And they know they can't walk in them!

[SanDiegoSteve]

Originally Posted by thumpferee

Maybe you just didn't look as good as me! I have had several instances where I was complimented on my appearance. That could be due from others who, have their pants rolled up in their trunk and shoes look like they wore them in a rodeo.

And believe me, my appearance matches my abilities!

30 years ago, you couldn't even see your shoes with that balloon in front of you

I tend to agree with what you're saying, but in all fairness to us old timers, we did have inside chest protectors. Plus the NL always has worn inside protectors.

[thumpferee]

Originally Posted by SanDiegoSteve

I tend to agree with what you're saying, but in all fairness to us old timers, we did have inside chest protectors. Plus the NL always has worn inside protectors.

Did the batters wear helmets back then?

Hey, I'm no spring chicken either!

[SanDiegoSteve]

Originally Posted by thumpferee

Did the batters wear helmets back then?

Hey, I'm no spring chicken either!

Hell, they didn't even have cars back then. I had to get to all my games on horseback.

[thumpferee]

Originally Posted by SanDiegoSteve

Hell, they didn't even have cars back then. I had to get to all my games on horseback.

Hi Ho Silver, AWAYYYYYYYYY!!

[kylejt]

Fellas, wear what you want. I could not care less.

Some guys like wearing combo pants behind the plate.

Others wear long sleeved shirts under their short sleeved jerseys.

Some wear their hats backwards. Still others wear Gerry Davis pants.

This is America, do what you want, and feel free to have an opinion on it.

Me, I'm unconventional with wearing a long sleeved jersey on the bases. I think it looks good. I know it feels good. And you won't catch me in one of those short sleeved smocks the MLB guys wear.

The benchmark I'm referring to is MLB, MILB and NCAA. You'll find the polywool pants in all three. They're a quality garment. If you can find some Hardwick drawers, they're even a tick better.