Conflict Of Interest........

[Rich]

It doesn't bother me, except when it is clear the only reason the official gets the game is because of the relationship.

I worked a baseball game at a school with an "old-timer" umpire last season. Varsity high school game and this guy showed up using a balloon protector and wearing one of those navy jackets you can buy at Sears for about $10. Pants obvious not umpiring pants, either. Found out he works many games at the school because he is the school's custodian. He also complained that he isn't allowed to work that school's conference games anymore because a new commissioner came along and decided that the conflict of interest was best avoided.

Terrible umpire with a strike zone I can best call....creative. I can't imagine he gets much work elsewhere.

Rich