Gets cold in Montana this time of year.

The rules changes are never published until they hit the rule book.

You won't find press releases about any new rule changes for the past several years.

At least two of the people here that disagree with you have also umpired in at least four states, as well...in each year they were in pro ball.

Mental States or Physical States?

Make that 16...

Nothing is being lost in translation. You just don't know what the rule means and the rest of us do.

Once again, the rule book says that a player can establish LGP anywhere on the court. You made up your own rule about that, and it doesn't matter who agrees with you, you're still wrong.

You still haven't told us what levels you work or have worked.

Interesting. We haven't had a character like ejg13 in a long time. "I am right and you are all wrong."....... interesting words of wisdom from such a learned official.

Doesn't matter. He dines with the offspring of those at the highest levels. Therefore anything he says is gospel.

Thanks for being a fan!

Dang you fellas are all pretty worked up about this...even making personal shots...shame shame

I do work with an umpire whose son works in the bigs and yes we have discussions...again, I don't care if you believe me or not I have no reason to make up something that lame

I currently work American Legion because that is all that is offered in Montana. I have previously worked High School and Pioneer League. Haven't had the chance to work any higher because I am busy moving as part of your military and makes it hard to advance when you start over every 3 years.

I didn't make up my own rule...I have a philosophy on how to administer the rule.

Since we are in the baseball forum now, it is kind of like strike zones. I like to give pitchers an extra inch off the corner of the plate (depending on level) but don't like to call the strike above the belly button. That is my personal philosophy on the strike zone. I am sure you have your strike zone too.

Beauty of it is this...I am not, nor will I ever be a professional umpire. That dream died when I enlisted in the military. However, I have recieved nothing but high praise in any state I have worked from coaches, partners and evaluators. Until one of you clowns is any of those 3, I could care less your personal opinion of how I officiate.

Come back in a few days when you'll be able to post again -- hopefully, without calling other posters names.

BTW, I carefully read through this thread and the other thread. Not one poster called you a name or got personal with you as far as I could tell.

And with that, the thread is closed. Any real conversation can be done in a new thread.