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Forum: Baseball Mon Jul 30, 2012, 03:44pm

Replies: 4 Getting back into the fray Views: 1,464 Posted By Bassman After some consideration, it looks like I'll be... After some consideration, it looks like I'll be returning to the WNYUA after all.

Forum: Baseball Sun Jul 22, 2012, 08:05pm

Replies: 4 Getting back into the fray Views: 1,464 Posted By Bassman Getting back into the fray I had been out of umpiring since 2008 to pursue other interests, but I have come to miss it alot. So, as of 2013, I will be back on the ball diamond. However, the biggest change will be that I will...

Forum: Baseball Sat Nov 10, 2007, 07:12pm

Replies: 8 Off-Season Conditioning Views: 1,992 Posted By Bassman Off-Season Conditioning I was just curious about what you do to keep active during the off-season. I just started Taekwon-Do this year and I am loving it.

Forum: Baseball Sun Oct 28, 2007, 07:34am

Replies: 5 World Series fun for umps - article Views: 1,719 Posted By Bassman Excellent! I especially liked Laz Diaz's take on... Excellent! I especially liked Laz Diaz's take on using the mics, which although gives the viewers an up-close-and-personal feel of the game, is problematic at best.

Forum: Baseball Tue Oct 23, 2007, 08:00pm

Replies: 17 World Series Crew Views: 2,921 Posted By Bassman This has got to also be one of the most racially... This has got to also be one of the most racially diverse crews in MLB World Series history ;)

Forum: Baseball Sun Oct 21, 2007, 07:20am

Replies: 5 I noticed something in last nights... Views: 1,574 Posted By Bassman I noticed something in last nights... mauling of the Tribe by the BoSox. Dana DeMuth's plate stance. Back in the 90s, he used to work out of the scissors, but last night, he worked out of (from what I understand) the GD system. ...

Forum: Baseball Sat Oct 20, 2007, 08:02am

Replies: 2 Way to go Bruce Views: 1,478 Posted By Bassman Way to go Bruce http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bruce_Froemming Finishing a remarkable 37 year career in the majors, Bruce Froemming surpasses the legendary Bill Klem. Since he is over 65, he will be eligible for...

Forum: Baseball Sun Oct 07, 2007, 06:02pm

Replies: 12 Wood Bat Baseball Views: 2,092 Posted By Bassman I'll look into this further but I heard from... I'll look into this further but I heard from other umpires in my area that when the NCAA's contract with Easton is up, they're going to go back to the lumber.

Forum: Baseball Sun Oct 07, 2007, 05:17pm

Replies: 12 Wood Bat Baseball Views: 2,092 Posted By Bassman Two school district associations have returned to... Two school district associations have returned to the wood (Msr. Martin and Buffalo City schools) whereas ECIC, which represents the suburbs, still uses the pipes. BTW, isn't the NCAA due to...

Forum: Baseball Fri Sep 28, 2007, 04:19pm

Replies: 22 Poll: Beckon or Point (to commence play)?? Views: 2,459 Posted By Bassman I haven't the foggiest :D I haven't the foggiest :D

Forum: Baseball Thu Sep 27, 2007, 08:00pm

Replies: 22 Poll: Beckon or Point (to commence play)?? Views: 2,459 Posted By Bassman It was simply something I was curious about,... It was simply something I was curious about, that's all.

Forum: Baseball Thu Sep 27, 2007, 06:27pm

Replies: 22 Poll: Beckon or Point (to commence play)?? Views: 2,459 Posted By Bassman Agreed! ASA also requires the same mechanic. Agreed! ASA also requires the same mechanic.

Forum: Baseball Thu Sep 27, 2007, 06:26pm

Replies: 22 Poll: Beckon or Point (to commence play)?? Views: 2,459 Posted By Bassman Tell that to MLB #36. He still beckons ;) Tell that to MLB #36. He still beckons ;)

Forum: Baseball Thu Sep 27, 2007, 04:47pm

Replies: 22 Poll: Beckon or Point (to commence play)?? Views: 2,459 Posted By Bassman Beckon or Point (to commence play)?? I was just curious I've seen umpires either: Point to the pitcher to commence play or Beckon to the pitcher.

Forum: Baseball Sat Sep 01, 2007, 11:56pm

Replies: 8 Spit Tobacco Views: 2,150 Posted By Bassman Ya know, former NL umpire Doug Harvey was a... Ya know, former NL umpire Doug Harvey was a chewer until he contracted throat cancer. He is a strong advocate against it and routinely speaks on the subject.

Forum: Baseball Sat Sep 01, 2007, 11:51pm

Replies: 25 Obesity In Umpiring Views: 4,032 Posted By Bassman You still disregard other factors such as: ... You still disregard other factors such as: METABOLISM GENETICS!! (my maternal grandfather was big and lived to the ripe old age of 86) etc.

Forum: Baseball Sat Sep 01, 2007, 11:38pm

Replies: 25 Obesity In Umpiring Views: 4,032 Posted By Bassman Yeah?? Well geneticists would also state... Yeah?? Well geneticists would also state otherwise. I'm on the hefty side myself and have done my job quite well, thank you. But you do raise an important point, though. It is important for all of...

Forum: General / Off-Topic Fri Aug 31, 2007, 03:34pm

Replies: 18 Heightism in Officiating Views: 6,344 Posted By Bassman Yeah :eek: ? Tell that to my association VP. He... Yeah :eek: ? Tell that to my association VP. He stands around 5' and some change and is not someone you want to mess with ;)

Forum: Baseball Tue Aug 28, 2007, 06:43pm

Replies: 14 Gary Darling, Sea vs LAA 8/27 Views: 1,993 Posted By Bassman Ahh yes the "Earl Weaver School of... Ahh yes the "Earl Weaver School of (mis)Magagement" :D

Forum: Baseball Mon Aug 27, 2007, 08:36pm

Replies: 44 Current DL/Vacation MLB Umpire Statuses? Views: 5,700 Posted By Bassman Unplug it and use some hot water to clean it up ... Unplug it and use some hot water to clean it up Just Make sure the keyboard is completely dry before using it ;) :D

Forum: Baseball Thu Aug 23, 2007, 10:20pm

Replies: 51 Lightening Views: 5,618 Posted By Bassman One thing I have that helps me is I have a CB... One thing I have that helps me is I have a CB radio with a WX frequency, so if the conditions are iffy at best, I'll switch this on to get the NOAA weather channel en route to my game.

Forum: Baseball Thu Aug 23, 2007, 08:55pm

Replies: 51 Lightening Views: 5,618 Posted By Bassman The NYS Section VI, and by extension, my own... The NYS Section VI, and by extension, my own association has adopted a policy where if we hear thunder or see lightning, play is suspended for :30 min. If, within that :30 minutes there is more...

Forum: Softball Sun Aug 19, 2007, 12:33pm

Replies: 80 Patent Leather Belt Views: 6,143 Posted By Bassman Now you've gone and done it!!! Get this image out... Now you've gone and done it!!! Get this image out of my mind!! :D:D:D:D

Forum: Baseball Sat Aug 18, 2007, 07:51pm

Replies: 72 It's Why We Call Them Rats...... Views: 8,077 Posted By Bassman Just like all coaches/players know the rules... Just like all coaches/players know the rules cover to cover. ;) (If you buy that, there's a bridge over in Brooklyn I wanna sell ya :D)

Forum: Baseball Tue Aug 14, 2007, 10:22pm

Replies: 19 How do you wind down your season?? Views: 2,829 Posted By Bassman Ahh a multi-sport official I see. Nice :cool: ... Ahh a multi-sport official I see. Nice :cool: !!!

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