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Forum: Baseball Sat Oct 16, 2010, 06:06am

Replies: 17 LCS Crews Views: 3,242 Posted By billken Will they have 6 different guys for the WS, or... Will they have 6 different guys for the WS, or will those six come from these selected for the CS games?

Forum: Baseball Sun Aug 29, 2010, 11:12am

Replies: 25 LLWS Uniform Question Views: 3,924 Posted By billken In my opinion...this looks like poppycock! It... In my opinion...this looks like poppycock! It looks bush league. It looks amateurish. It looks dumb.

Forum: Baseball Mon Aug 23, 2010, 10:27pm

Replies: 25 LLWS Uniform Question Views: 3,924 Posted By billken Uni=One or Same form=clothing A baseball... Uni=One or Same form=clothing A baseball team wears the same uniform. The pitcher doesn't have a red shirt and the centerfielder a blue or white shirt. Umpires are a team--the uniform should...

Forum: Baseball Sun Aug 22, 2010, 08:30am

Replies: 25 LLWS Uniform Question Views: 3,924 Posted By billken LLWS Uniform Question Saw a game on ESPN yesterday afternoon (Ohio vs New Jersey), the HP ump had on black and the base guys had on powder blue. What's the deal with that?

Forum: Baseball Thu Jul 08, 2010, 11:23am

Replies: 10 Acta Ejection Views: 5,669 Posted By billken Acta Ejection Baseball Video Highlights & Clips | CLE@TEX: Acta is ejected arguing balls and strikes - Video | MLB.com: Multimedia (http://mlb.mlb.com/video/play.jsp?content_id=9773583) I'm thinking that there...

Forum: Baseball Mon Jun 21, 2010, 09:58pm

Replies: 17 Faux Umpires Views: 3,388 Posted By billken Don't worry...I missed the "mbyron owns the board... Don't worry...I missed the "mbyron owns the board and will hammer away at minutae if you dare err" clause when I registered too!

Forum: Baseball Thu Jun 17, 2010, 10:56pm

Replies: 24 Collision at Home Plate Views: 3,615 Posted By billken Just baseball in that video...no MC. Just baseball in that video...no MC.

Forum: Baseball Wed Jun 02, 2010, 02:40pm

Replies: 19 MLB plans 'stern' talk with umpire..... Views: 3,646 Posted By billken So Pete, are you thinking that the MLBUA is wrong... So Pete, are you thinking that the MLBUA is wrong for trying to protect the integrity of the game?

Forum: Baseball Thu May 20, 2010, 05:37am

Replies: 5 Arrogance or Just a Boot? Views: 1,582 Posted By billken Arrogance or Just a Boot? Why not review this? Orioles vs Rangers (http://mlb.mlb.com/video/play.jsp?content_id=8159393)

Forum: Baseball Wed May 19, 2010, 02:25pm

Replies: 35 Was I being an OOO? Views: 4,735 Posted By billken I don't check every helmet and every set of... I don't check every helmet and every set of shoulder pads in a football game. Why does NF want us to check every bat? It's on the coaches in every other sport. The reason I won't do it in my area...

Forum: Baseball Fri May 14, 2010, 11:22am

Replies: 40 The Biggest Irritant in your history of umpiring Views: 4,913 Posted By billken I worked a playoff last night with one of these... I worked a playoff last night with one of these guys that likely gets games because he's been doing it for 30 years. I bet he called 20 strikes before they hit the glove. With a 4 man crew, he...

Forum: Baseball Wed May 12, 2010, 11:07pm

Replies: 40 The Biggest Irritant in your history of umpiring Views: 4,913 Posted By billken I put "ban" in quotations because it's an... I put "ban" in quotations because it's an unofficial ban. They don't show it on tv if they can get away with it, and players are chastized for having it so big in their cheek that it is obvious. It...

Forum: Baseball Wed May 12, 2010, 11:02pm

Replies: 8 Trey Hillman's EJ Views: 1,868 Posted By billken I agree...Hillman says "Good Job, Good... I agree...Hillman says "Good Job, Good Job...You're right." and runs off the field. He was getting tossed on purpose.

Forum: Baseball Wed May 12, 2010, 07:24pm

Replies: 40 The Biggest Irritant in your history of umpiring Views: 4,913 Posted By billken I'm kinda irritated by the MLB's "ban" on chewing... I'm kinda irritated by the MLB's "ban" on chewing tobacco, but Marquez is arguing with a big ol dip in his mouth. I don't think pointing fingers, chasing coaches, or dipping is something any of us...

Forum: Baseball Fri May 07, 2010, 08:54pm

Replies: 11 Is it my duty as a fellow umpire? Views: 1,737 Posted By billken Done in the right context, it wouldn't be bad in... Done in the right context, it wouldn't be bad in my opinion. Every umpire should always be open to constructive criticism. If you are demeaning in any way, it would be wrong for you to be involved. ...

Forum: Baseball Fri May 07, 2010, 08:49pm

Replies: 15 Necklaces? Views: 3,189 Posted By billken Some of you guys make Barney Fife look like a pro! Some of you guys make Barney Fife look like a pro!

Forum: Baseball Sun May 02, 2010, 11:53am

Replies: 7 obr pitching Views: 1,672 Posted By billken If you are going to get rid of the Nike swoosh,... If you are going to get rid of the Nike swoosh, are you going to get rid of the white lettering on the rawlings word or the R?

Forum: Baseball Sun Apr 25, 2010, 07:17am

Replies: 2 After the 3rd Out... Views: 1,327 Posted By billken After the 3rd Out... (HS or NCAA 2-man) When you make the 3rd out call on a tag play at a base (could be a pick-off at 1st, a runner caught stealing, etc), how long do you stay with the play before trotting out to...

Forum: Baseball Fri Apr 23, 2010, 06:06am

Replies: 20 Play in Fordam-Iona game. Views: 3,714 Posted By billken Not initially, but when the ump walks away toward... Not initially, but when the ump walks away toward the 1st base line and the guy runs over in front of him, he'd be gone in my game. The ump knew it was a unique play and I think he knew an...

Forum: Baseball Sun Apr 18, 2010, 10:22pm

Replies: 26 Made some bad calls today, just need to vent.. Views: 2,907 Posted By billken I'm a teacher at a school...and I don't work ANY... I'm a teacher at a school...and I don't work ANY games at my school. If my wife was employed by a school, I'd not be working their games either. It's too easy for someone to point a finger...or...

Forum: Baseball Thu Apr 15, 2010, 10:38pm

Replies: 55 Players you have umpired Views: 7,747 Posted By billken Micah Hoffpauir, Adam Moore, Matt Holliday, Ryan... Micah Hoffpauir, Adam Moore, Matt Holliday, Ryan Minor (was the man on the card the day that Cal Ripken Jr. didn't start for the first time in 2,632 games)

Forum: Baseball Thu Apr 15, 2010, 09:26pm

Replies: 30 Ever Umpired a Beat-Down Like This? 45-0! Views: 3,995 Posted By billken What if it wasn't? What if it wasn't?

Forum: Baseball Thu Apr 15, 2010, 06:29pm

Replies: 30 Ever Umpired a Beat-Down Like This? 45-0! Views: 3,995 Posted By billken The real learning opportunity here is how do deal... The real learning opportunity here is how do deal with it? Do you expand the strike zone? If so, how much? Do you initiate a conference with the winning coach and suggest bunting? Do you...

Forum: Baseball Wed Apr 14, 2010, 09:26am

Replies: 64 Asking for Help Views: 6,834 Posted By billken I agree with your first statement...we are saying... I agree with your first statement...we are saying the same thing. I think that kids who work out daily, spend countless hours in the cage, travel to summer games, and are dedicated to being their...

Forum: Baseball Wed Apr 14, 2010, 06:12am

Replies: 39 Is whining & *****ing more prevalent this year? Views: 4,527 Posted By billken After last night, I'd have to say yes to the OP's... After last night, I'd have to say yes to the OP's question! I balked a kid twice in the first inning for not coming set...flapping his mit during the stop which was not discernible. The second...

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