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Tru_in_Blu · #1 (**permalink**) Tue Mar 24, 2009, 12:36pm

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Originally Posted by youngump

Watch for either the defense to leave the field or my partner or I to leave the confines.

Is that like an "out of body" experience?

I would have confirmed the score with each coach and received agreement of the mercy rule being applied. If no appeal on the runner at home, hearty oats, baby, we're on our way!

Ted

Dholloway1962 · #2 (**permalink**) Tue Mar 24, 2009, 01:44pm

I would have told the catcher to appeal the runner missing the plate. That way I could nullify the run and continue to enjoy umpiring this game. I believe we owe it to the teams to get the full 7 innings in so they can get their money's worth from me as an umpire.

MNBlue · #3 (**permalink**) Tue Mar 24, 2009, 01:52pm

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Originally Posted by Dholloway1962

I would have told the catcher to appeal the runner missing the plate. That way I could nullify the run and continue to enjoy umpiring this game. I believe we owe it to the teams to get the full 7 innings in so they can get their money's worth from me as an umpire.

Thanks!!

I needed a laugh today!!

IRISHMAFIA · #4 (**permalink**) Tue Mar 24, 2009, 02:04pm

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Originally Posted by Dholloway1962

I would have told the catcher to appeal the runner missing the plate. That way I could nullify the run and continue to enjoy umpiring this game. I believe we owe it to the teams to get the full 7 innings in so they can get their money's worth from me as an umpire.

I would make sure my partner wasn't armed before making such a move.

#5 (**permalink**) Tue Mar 24, 2009, 03:26pm

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Originally Posted by IRISHMAFIA

I would make sure my partner wasn't armed before making such a move.

Wow, do you work with packing partners?

IRISHMAFIA · #6 (**permalink**) Tue Mar 24, 2009, 06:06pm

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Originally Posted by Ref Ump Welsch

Wow, do you work with packing partners?

In my regular job, yes. But not on the field......yet.

wadeintothem · #7 (**permalink**) Wed Mar 25, 2009, 12:03am

Leseee.. JV.. mercy rule.. 5 innings

pffft, I dont even care if they appeal, she still touched home.

tcblue13 · #8 (**permalink**) Wed Mar 25, 2009, 02:52pm

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Originally Posted by wadeintothem

Leseee.. JV.. mercy rule.. 5 innings

pffft, I dont even care if they appeal, she still touched home.

Are you sure you mean pffft? I think that's gas. Pssst is a whispered tone.

NCASAUmp · #9 (**permalink**) Wed Mar 25, 2009, 07:32am

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Originally Posted by IRISHMAFIA

In my regular job, yes. But not on the field......yet.

There've been times when I've wanted to keep one in my car, just in case. I could easily do that, and no one would ever be the wiser. But I would know it's there, and I would know I'm breaking the law (since I'm on town property when I'm calling games). That's enough for me.

ASA/NYSSOBLUE · #10 (**permalink**) Wed Mar 25, 2009, 08:19am

I once had a partner who was active NYPD, and once we were working men's rec together, and I made a controversial call at home to end a game, and as we were leaving the field to much noise, he said, "Partner, I have your back - I have my piece right in my sock!"

Steve M · #11 (**permalink**) Wed Mar 25, 2009, 03:48am

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Originally Posted by Ref Ump Welsch

Wow, do you work with packing partners?

My game yesterday had both my partner and one of the coaches both packing pieces (in their vehicles). Both were some sort of feds. Hmmmmmmmmm
Feds in a fed game....

#12 (**permalink**) Thu Mar 26, 2009, 07:57am

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Originally Posted by Steve M

My game yesterday had both my partner and one of the coaches both packing pieces (in their vehicles). Both were some sort of feds. Hmmmmmmmmm
Feds in a fed game....

And you can always get witness protection!