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Forum: Baseball Sun May 16, 2010, 09:25am
Replies: 14
Views: 1,962
Posted By Arnold A.
Due to work constraints, I can only do Varsity in...

Due to work constraints, I can only do Varsity in a very limited area. This makes me unattractive to my assignor. I only get scheduled in an emergency.

I do some later starting JV/Freshman/Middle...
Forum: Baseball Tue May 11, 2010, 06:33pm
Replies: 15
Views: 3,514
Posted By Arnold A.
Very well put ! And, correct.

Very well put ! And, correct.
Forum: Baseball Tue Mar 09, 2010, 02:25pm
Replies: 34
Views: 5,726
Posted By Arnold A.
Tim was an extremely good umpire. He is...

Tim was an extremely good umpire.

He is still a better than average umpire.

He has lost a step (or two) due to age and injury.

In past years, he has made some gross misses in some...
Forum: Baseball Sun Jun 14, 2009, 10:49am
Replies: 1
Views: 1,348
Posted By Arnold A.
Question Did he miss calling a pitch ? Did he miss...

Did he miss calling a pitch ?

Did he miss calling a play fair/foul or safe/out ?
Forum: Baseball Sun May 17, 2009, 01:15pm
Replies: 9
Views: 2,230
Posted By Arnold A.
This is what happens when you try to be a "nice"...

This is what happens when you try to be a "nice" guy. We all know where nice guys finish.

I bet Mr. Schreiber will not be as hesitant to eject in the future.
Forum: Baseball Sat Mar 07, 2009, 07:36pm
Replies: 20
Views: 3,041
Posted By Arnold A.
I would hate getting hit in the state playoffs ! ...

I would hate getting hit in the state playoffs ! I'm wearing my cup from now on.
Forum: Baseball Sat Oct 04, 2008, 08:09pm
Replies: 50
Views: 6,094
Posted By Arnold A.
High School - 23 "Small" Diamond - 35 ...

High School - 23

"Small" Diamond - 35

Babe Ruth leagues - 12

American Legion - 9

Total - 79
Forum: Baseball Mon Sep 29, 2008, 06:43pm
Replies: 42
Views: 6,185
Posted By Arnold A.
Tuss, As Rita has said, just consider the...

Tuss,

As Rita has said, just consider the source(s).

And, be brutally honest with yourself when you evaluate your performance. You can't really fool yourself.
Forum: Baseball Fri May 23, 2008, 09:37am
Replies: 14
Views: 2,039
Posted By Arnold A.
Now that's funny, I don't care who you are !!! :D...

Now that's funny, I don't care who you are !!! :D :D :D
Forum: Baseball Mon Apr 21, 2008, 08:53pm
Replies: 23
Views: 3,021
Posted By Arnold A.
This is why I never do adult baby-sitti.........

This is why I never do adult baby-sitti...... errr, baseball !!!!
Forum: Baseball Sat Dec 29, 2007, 08:34pm
Replies: 52
Views: 7,980
Posted By Arnold A.
Most memorable moment: The six ejections in...

Most memorable moment:

The six ejections in five minutes (as discussed in an earlier thread ).
Forum: Baseball Sat Dec 29, 2007, 08:18pm
Replies: 73
Views: 7,468
Posted By Arnold A.
• Jim Rice -If he doesn't get in, none of the...

• Jim Rice -If he doesn't get in, none of the following should
• Brady Anderson -Hell no
• Harold Baines -No
• Rod Beck -No
• Bert Blyleven -No
• Dave Concepcion -No
• Andre Dawson -Yes
•...
Forum: Baseball Sun Oct 21, 2007, 11:17am
Replies: 101
Views: 7,146
Posted By Arnold A.
Who is "right", and on what "points"...

Who is "right", and on what "points" ?
Forum: Baseball Sun Oct 21, 2007, 11:10am
Replies: 5
Views: 1,590
Posted By Arnold A.
I noticed this and so did a few of my friends who...

I noticed this and so did a few of my friends who were watching with me.
Forum: Baseball Sun Sep 30, 2007, 10:47am
Replies: 11
Views: 2,150
Posted By Arnold A.
Why was my rather innocuous post deleted ? ...

Why was my rather innocuous post deleted ?

Who possibly would have been offended by what I wrote ?
Forum: Baseball Sun Sep 30, 2007, 09:54am
Replies: 50
Views: 5,282
Posted By Arnold A.
Hmmmmm..................

I do not want anyone screaming at me across the diamond.

If he cannot comport himself in an adult manner and come to me and discuss the issue(s), then there is a good chance he will be ejected.
...
Forum: Baseball Mon Sep 10, 2007, 10:07am
Replies: 31
Views: 4,490
Posted By Arnold A.
I know two gentlemen who have umpired in the...

I know two gentlemen who have umpired in the Little League World Series and when I work with them in our district year after year, that they get paid after each game in cash.

I have been paid for...
Forum: Baseball Tue Aug 21, 2007, 12:41pm
Replies: 55
Views: 5,068
Posted By Arnold A.
JMHO, I've been instructed to listen for the...

JMHO,

I've been instructed to listen for the "Thwack" (for lack of a better term)of the ball hitting the glove and the "Thump" of the foot hitting the bag.

If "thump" comes before "thwack", I...
Forum: Baseball Tue Aug 21, 2007, 08:36am
Replies: 72
Views: 8,281
Posted By Arnold A.
It was stated here before but, I believe, needs...

It was stated here before but, I believe, needs to be repeated: if coaches and players didn't try to cheat, there would be no need for umpires.
Forum: Baseball Sat Aug 18, 2007, 10:22am
Replies: 23
Views: 3,455
Posted By Arnold A.
And ............

Also, the three "nubbers" in front of the plate that the home plate umpires all ruled correctly as fair balls, yet were overturned by the base umpires and turned into "foul balls".
Forum: Baseball Sun Aug 05, 2007, 06:03pm
Replies: 74
Views: 7,544
Posted By Arnold A.
Mr. Mueller, Done it once this year. Did it...

Mr. Mueller,

Done it once this year. Did it twice last year.
Forum: Baseball Fri Jul 27, 2007, 09:04am
Replies: 18
Views: 3,058
Posted By Arnold A.
Now that funny, I don't care who you are !!!:D :D...

Now that funny, I don't care who you are !!!:D :D :D
Forum: Baseball Mon Jul 23, 2007, 03:04pm
Replies: 12
Views: 4,496
Posted By Arnold A.
R3 goes home and R2 goes to third.

R3 goes home and R2 goes to third.
Forum: Baseball Thu Jul 19, 2007, 09:20pm
Replies: 29
Views: 3,580
Posted By Arnold A.
.02 worth .............

I do not work games for free.

Umpiring is an avocation I enjoy. It is one that I have spent countless hours and much cash on to try and become better at.

No call I made/make has ever had the...
Forum: Baseball Sun Jul 15, 2007, 08:16pm
Replies: 75
Views: 7,155
Posted By Arnold A.
I've finally seen it............

Having read this forum for a few years before joining, I have often heard of the "Little League Smitty", i.e. wearing a ball bag on the bases, brushing of the bases with a plate brush between...
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