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Forum: Baseball Fri Dec 30, 2005, 02:06pm

Replies: 15 Asignor Fees... Views: 2,688 Posted By umpbrian Our area is the same as LD. In both HS and... Our area is the same as LD. In both HS and summer ball each of the assignors is paid by the member institutions. Generally they receive around $400 per year.

Forum: Baseball Thu Dec 22, 2005, 08:01am

Replies: 43 IBXL Views: 3,471 Posted By umpbrian from one brian to another I still believe like Crash Davis does that astroturf and the designated hit should be banned. But that's just my opinion. Brian

Forum: Baseball Wed Dec 21, 2005, 12:21pm

Replies: 41 New Umpire Questions Views: 4,759 Posted By umpbrian I umpire for the love of the game, I won't turn... I umpire for the love of the game, I won't turn the money away and if most of the that I go out I don't enjoy myself, I will give it up. Until then viva la Braves and to hell with the rats.

Forum: Baseball Wed Dec 21, 2005, 10:13am

Replies: 14 Umpire Recognition Views: 1,772 Posted By umpbrian If you don't mind me asking, are you guys paying... If you don't mind me asking, are you guys paying someone to keep the site up and how much per year for everything included. Do you use assigning software? Brian

Forum: Baseball Tue Dec 20, 2005, 11:24pm

Replies: 41 New Umpire Questions Views: 4,759 Posted By umpbrian Personally, I was always taught to give the count... Personally, I was always taught to give the count on the third and fifth pitch, after long delays, and when asked. The lower the level that you work the more that you have to adjust this. At the...

Forum: Baseball Tue Dec 20, 2005, 09:10am

Replies: 41 New Umpire Questions Views: 4,759 Posted By umpbrian Texas Aggie Good equipment has no equal. If... Texas Aggie Good equipment has no equal. If you don't feel protected behind the plate you won't have a good game. If you have to cut back a little, try to find used equipment or skimp at first and...

Forum: Baseball Mon Dec 19, 2005, 04:34pm

Replies: 42 Indicators Views: 3,822 Posted By umpbrian \ I use the 3/2/2 large print Honig indicator. ... \ I use the 3/2/2 large print Honig indicator. It is more of a crutch that anything. I hate having to depend on it, but it has saved my bacon a time or two when things hit the fan and I forget...

Forum: Baseball Mon Dec 19, 2005, 03:40pm

Replies: 14 Umpire Recognition Views: 1,772 Posted By umpbrian Thanks for your help. Your web page is very... Thanks for your help. Your web page is very informative and looks great. How many members do you have in your association and what levels do you schedule for? Brian

Forum: Baseball Mon Dec 19, 2005, 03:36pm

Replies: 42 Indicators Views: 3,822 Posted By umpbrian I was told every thread ends up talking about... I was told every thread ends up talking about hitler before it dies; so here it goes so we can get rid of the endless banter...Hitler. By the way guys at least trim your posts so that I don't scroll...

Forum: Baseball Mon Dec 19, 2005, 03:25pm

Replies: 45 How come Blue can wear white or grey? Views: 5,123 Posted By umpbrian Re: Re: Just to clarify You should know, you two have been seeing a lot of each other lately.

Forum: Baseball Mon Dec 19, 2005, 12:26pm

Replies: 9 What's your pregame like? Views: 2,078 Posted By umpbrian Props to Bob Great point Bob, we have the same system here in all our sports, It is an extremely important tool that allows the umpires to get on the same page. Not only are we required to call our partner, but...

Forum: Baseball Mon Dec 19, 2005, 12:19pm

Replies: 14 Umpire Recognition Views: 1,772 Posted By umpbrian Could I get a link to your web site so that I... Could I get a link to your web site so that I could view the awards to get some ideas. I appreciate all of the postitve input that has been given to me on this subject. Thank you.

Forum: Baseball Sun Dec 18, 2005, 10:50pm

Replies: 53 umpire fees Views: 6,467 Posted By umpbrian Where did we go wrong Gentlemen, I could care less whose is bigger or who got to varsity first. Let's please put away the petty bickering and get back to the subject of baseball. I do not claim to be a great umpire,...

Forum: Baseball Fri Dec 16, 2005, 11:28am

Replies: 9 What's your pregame like? Views: 2,078 Posted By umpbrian Pregame In our association most of the guys use the CCA manual and just basically cover either the two or three man section based upon what type of game we are calling that day. We have made a pregame card...

Forum: Baseball Thu Dec 15, 2005, 11:21pm

Replies: 53 umpire fees Views: 6,467 Posted By umpbrian Rich Rich, I agree wholeheartedly that in a lot of the bigger associations there is more politics and a$$ kissing then truly needs to be, but in our association we have assignment software that the...

Forum: Baseball Thu Dec 15, 2005, 11:10am

Replies: 14 Umpire Recognition Views: 1,772 Posted By umpbrian For those of you who work out of an association,... For those of you who work out of an association, what does your group do to recognize officials who have shown great work throughout the year or the rookie that has made great improvements. Our...

Forum: Baseball Thu Dec 15, 2005, 10:41am

Replies: 45 How come Blue can wear white or grey? Views: 5,123 Posted By umpbrian Just to clarify The point that I was trying to make was not whether or not I agreed with the ruling from my superiors, it is simply this is what I have been instructed to do and so I will do it. I personally think...

Forum: Baseball Thu Dec 15, 2005, 10:38am

Replies: 53 umpire fees Views: 6,467 Posted By umpbrian Re: Hmmm, In our association arrival 30 min prior is a mandate. Officials who arrive later than 30 min. more than once in a season are fined by our board $5.00 per occurance. If the official should show up...

Forum: Baseball Wed Dec 14, 2005, 02:15pm

Replies: 45 How come Blue can wear white or grey? Views: 5,123 Posted By umpbrian Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Hmmmmm, Like I meant to say, the ligher colored shirt blends with the color of the ball especially at night which makes it harder to see.

Forum: Baseball Wed Dec 14, 2005, 01:37pm

Replies: 33 Countdown has started Views: 3,555 Posted By umpbrian While umpiring a tournament in Weimar, Tx I had... While umpiring a tournament in Weimar, Tx I had the pleasure on our off days to visit two factories, an ice cream factory and a beer factory, what a wonderful state.

Forum: Baseball Wed Dec 14, 2005, 01:08pm

Replies: 45 How come Blue can wear white or grey? Views: 5,123 Posted By umpbrian Re: Re: Re: Hmmmmm, The logic that was handed down to me was that at night the pitcher, SS and 2nd baseman, have a much harder time picking up the ball of the bat. Wether or not it is true, I don't know. I just know...

Forum: Baseball Wed Dec 14, 2005, 10:16am

Replies: 45 How come Blue can wear white or grey? Views: 5,123 Posted By umpbrian Re: Hmmmmm, Tim, 50 years ago the games were not played under the lights. That is when I have been told that there is a major problem. In our conference we have been instructed that while we are allowed to...

Forum: Baseball Wed Dec 14, 2005, 09:49am

Replies: 10 World Baseball Classic Umpires Views: 2,401 Posted By umpbrian Rumor has it After talking with a member of our association, Kevin Causey, who is in AAA, he told me that the MLB Boys would be doing the games. There are not supposed to be that many games and so should not...

Forum: Baseball Wed Dec 14, 2005, 09:33am

Replies: 33 Countdown has started Views: 3,555 Posted By umpbrian Mileage prices Mileage fees are not only about reimbursement for gas costs, it is also for wear and tear on a vehicle that I must use to get to and from my place of work (the ballpark).

Forum: Baseball Tue Dec 13, 2005, 03:04pm

Replies: 33 Countdown has started Views: 3,555 Posted By umpbrian Ball in Arkansas We will start here on January 11th with several meetings in January and February and then back to one a month the rest of the year with clinics on weekends about once per month. Sorry to hear that...

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