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Forum: Baseball Sat Mar 01, 2014, 01:24am

Replies: 11 Michael Taylor Views: 2,379 Posted By Lawrence_Dorsey Thanks for the info Rich and I am sad to hear of... Thanks for the info Rich and I am sad to hear of Michael's passing. I only check-in here occasionally since I am no longer able to umpire. I attended a clinic back in 2003 with members of Michael's...

Forum: Baseball Fri Mar 17, 2006, 08:52pm

Replies: 9 Blogging your game journals..... Views: 1,693 Posted By Lawrence_Dorsey Tee et al., I don't know how good an umpire... Tee et al., I don't know how good an umpire I am or anyone else is because it is hard to evaluate plate and base jobs from the keyboard :). I would love to keep a journal of my almost 13 years of...

Forum: Baseball Fri Mar 10, 2006, 09:29am

Replies: 40 Give to F2 or throw to F1 Views: 4,757 Posted By Lawrence_Dorsey Once again the redneck from NC here (which... Once again the redneck from NC here (which coincidentally is the home of Jerry Narron). I used to exclusively throw the ball to F1. I've noticed my throwing isn't so hot so now I will hand the ball...

Forum: Baseball Thu Mar 09, 2006, 08:21am

Replies: 35 PRESEASON JITTERS – NEED HELP Views: 4,187 Posted By Lawrence_Dorsey Pat, I may be the dinosaur in the group, but... Pat, I may be the dinosaur in the group, but I still point for strikes. I don't turn my body away from the plate, most of the time if my body turns slightly I try to keep my head looking forward...

Forum: Baseball Mon Feb 20, 2006, 03:42pm

Replies: 39 Base Jacket Recommendation Views: 4,969 Posted By Lawrence_Dorsey To add another vendor to the mix....I use the... To add another vendor to the mix....I use the Davis Replica pullover. It's a great jacket and I find that it keeps the wind and rain out during the early season. Lawrence

Forum: Baseball Sat Feb 04, 2006, 09:28am

Replies: 97 Bargaining in Good Faith? Views: 9,674 Posted By Lawrence_Dorsey Tee, This actually is not the first contract... Tee, This actually is not the first contract AMLU is bargaining for. This is their second. During the first contract, signed just after NLRB recognized them as a union in their field, there...

Forum: Baseball Fri Dec 30, 2005, 01:48pm

Replies: 15 Asignor Fees... Views: 3,572 Posted By Lawrence_Dorsey Additional Clarification While we have to pay association dues, our booking agent also is paid by the schools. He gets a flat-fee per season from each participating school. I am sure the Legion assigner also is paid by the...

Forum: Baseball Thu Dec 29, 2005, 04:29pm

Replies: 15 Asignor Fees... Views: 3,572 Posted By Lawrence_Dorsey My FED Assignor gets $45 a year which is a... My FED Assignor gets $45 a year which is a bargain compared to other FED associations in NC. I know that one other assignor deducts 1 game fee per sport per season from each official as his payment....

Forum: Baseball Fri Dec 23, 2005, 10:38am

Replies: 79 on the topic of wearing a jacket Views: 10,654 Posted By Lawrence_Dorsey The UA Cold Gear intrigues me but I just don't... The UA Cold Gear intrigues me but I just don't remember it getting cold enough during the early HS season consistently to wear it. I wear UA but the Loose Gear. If it's cold and I'm behind the...

Forum: Baseball Mon Nov 21, 2005, 11:56am

Replies: 12 Umpire Camps Views: 2,377 Posted By Lawrence_Dorsey Scott, I live in NC and can mention a couple... Scott, I live in NC and can mention a couple of the clinics I am aware of. Webb Turner runs the Cape Fear Classic Umpire Camp in Fayetteville NC during February. However, I know that last year's...

Forum: Baseball Fri Oct 28, 2005, 03:17pm

Replies: 47 another view Views: 6,890 Posted By Lawrence_Dorsey I've learned more about umpiring in this thread... I've learned more about umpiring in this thread than I ever wanted to know... Lawrence

Forum: Football Tue Aug 30, 2005, 10:27pm

Replies: 0 1999 Program about Sec Football Officials-"Stripes" Views: 937 Posted By Lawrence_Dorsey I am a baseball umpire but saw this on Fox Sports... I am a baseball umpire but saw this on Fox Sports several years ago. I remember at that time you could buy a tape of the show but recently I can't find anything about it on the web. Anyone know how...

Forum: Baseball Sun Aug 14, 2005, 01:49pm

Replies: 123 LL Minn vs Iows Views: 12,867 Posted By Lawrence_Dorsey Luke, I worked the Dixie Junior Boys (13 yr... Luke, I worked the Dixie Junior Boys (13 yr olds) WS in Aiken SC last year. We were given an adjustable hat by the tournament staff and asked to wear it on the bases. We could wear a blank hat...

Forum: Baseball Tue Jul 26, 2005, 08:46pm

Replies: 97 Sunflower seeds on the field Views: 10,895 Posted By Lawrence_Dorsey I can add that in NC USSSA has been creeping up... I can add that in NC USSSA has been creeping up and in some instances overtaking AAU baseball for the three day tourney format. At least in NC there have been issues with tournament arrangements and...

Forum: Baseball Mon Jul 25, 2005, 07:44pm

Replies: 53 13-15 yr Old Summer Fun Views: 5,867 Posted By Lawrence_Dorsey Dude, Thanks for the rule citation. Doesn't... Dude, Thanks for the rule citation. Doesn't mean that I agree with it but you have a rule, at least in USSSA, that supports your authority. It would seem that the examples you cite are on...

Forum: Baseball Mon Jul 25, 2005, 05:26pm

Replies: 53 13-15 yr Old Summer Fun Views: 5,867 Posted By Lawrence_Dorsey Dude, Tjones, and others....I have never ejected... Dude, Tjones, and others....I have never ejected a fan in 12+ years of umpiring. Only once did I talk to a fan and it could have gotten me in hot water. In a 9-10 game, during my first season,...

Forum: Baseball Fri Jul 15, 2005, 09:31am

Replies: 11 Get paid at the Plate Conference Views: 2,171 Posted By Lawrence_Dorsey A myriad of ways I've been paid so many different ways it's not funny... I've "worked" for three different HS assignors in NC. Here's their method and philosophy: 1) Get paid at the site. If they don't have a...

Forum: Baseball Wed Jul 13, 2005, 08:18am

Replies: 54 rate of pay for umpires Views: 7,356 Posted By Lawrence_Dorsey Here in the Southern Piedmont of NC, we get the... Here in the Southern Piedmont of NC, we get the following: Small ball- Not sure because I don't work any games there any more, but It's between $20-$30. 13-14 Dixie- $30 bases, $35 plate...

Forum: Baseball Tue Jul 12, 2005, 03:24pm

Replies: 15 Official and Coach Charged Views: 3,193 Posted By Lawrence_Dorsey Charging both parties seems like a DA's way to... Charging both parties seems like a DA's way to cover his rear end and let someone else handle the problem. In other words, if these cases go to court a judge or jury will have to decide if one or...

Forum: Baseball Sat Jul 09, 2005, 02:47pm

Replies: 38 Threads about articles on the paid site Views: 4,865 Posted By Lawrence_Dorsey Carl, We're on the same sheet of music now. ... Carl, We're on the same sheet of music now. Thanks, Lawrence

Forum: Baseball Sat Jul 09, 2005, 01:55pm

Replies: 38 Threads about articles on the paid site Views: 4,865 Posted By Lawrence_Dorsey Carl, I have to jump in on this one. I've... Carl, I have to jump in on this one. I've published in peer reviewed academic and professional scientific journals. I have a post-graduate degree and I have a sibling who is a Ph.D. tenure track...

Forum: Baseball Thu Jul 07, 2005, 10:57pm

Replies: 24 Strikes & Outs Views: 3,071 Posted By Lawrence_Dorsey Ok, who cares if you get more respect or the... Ok, who cares if you get more respect or the benefit of the doubt on close calls if show up with a clean, neat uniform. My questions is :Why in the world would you want to show up with a dirty...

Forum: Baseball Wed Jul 06, 2005, 11:08pm

Replies: 101 Helmet v Mask Views: 13,131 Posted By Lawrence_Dorsey Re: Yeah right . . . Tee, The construction analogy is a little different. In that line of work many of the changes in safety equipment/practices are mandated by OSHA or some other regulatory body. We don't have any of...

Forum: Baseball Mon Jul 04, 2005, 09:33pm

Replies: 9 July 4th BAL/NYY Views: 2,269 Posted By Lawrence_Dorsey Guess you guys havent kicked any calls lately ? ... Guess you guys havent kicked any calls lately ? It happens to all of us. The big leaguers just have a permanent record of their missed calls via videotape. Seriously, before you rag on these guys...

Forum: Baseball Fri May 20, 2005, 10:31am

Replies: 13 Pro School Views: 2,694 Posted By Lawrence_Dorsey .... What Rob is saying is that both school are set up to produce PBUC ready candidates. It doesn't matter which school you chose, if you have the aptitude,appearance, and ability (in other words you fit...

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