Texans...this can't be true, can it?

wadeintothem · #1 (**permalink**) Mon Jun 15, 2009, 05:22pm

What a bunch of total bs.

The problem with most Texas umpires is they are from Texas.

#2 (**permalink**) Mon Jun 15, 2009, 05:30pm

Loved this gem from that forum: Yes, if you are working softball, use softball mechanics. If you are doing baseball, use baseball mechanics. Unfortunately I see guys on TV working Regionals and the LLWS using softball strikes in a baseball game. Drives me nuts.

This was the first response to the OP. Later, they talk about how more and more baseball umpires are using the hammer as we call it in ASA, and some of them are ridiculing it. I actually believe the hammer is the better signal than the point, having done baseball and softball in the past. It also is a great signal when working with players who have a hearing loss. There's so many good things about the hammer these boys are missing.

SethPDX · #3 (**permalink**) Mon Jun 15, 2009, 05:34pm

Wade said it, not me!

The post before this guy went on about how lots of the WCWS umpires didn't belong there, neither did some umpires at one of the regionals, a coach even said so, yadda yadda...

But it's a baseball site, so you don't need to actually know that much about softball to talk about softball.

wadeintothem · #4 (**permalink**) Mon Jun 15, 2009, 05:50pm

Quote:

Originally Posted by SethPDX

Wade said it, not me!

The post before this guy went on about how lots of the WCWS umpires didn't belong there, neither did some umpires at one of the regionals, a coach even said so, yadda yadda...

I think we can all admit the WCWS was not a shining example of softball officiating.

That doesnt mean that we are 2nd fiddle to texas baseball umpires though.. lordie..

Skahtboi · #5 (**permalink**) Mon Jun 15, 2009, 11:47pm

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Originally Posted by wadeintothem

The problem with most Texas umpires is they are from Texas.

On the plus side, at least we live in a state that is financially solvent!

wadeintothem · #6 (**permalink**) Tue Jun 16, 2009, 12:52am

Quote:

Originally Posted by Skahtboi

On the plus side, at least we live in a state that is financially solvent!

Well, your left wing commie buddies are not in charge of Texas like they are in charge of CA.

IRISHMAFIA · #7 (**permalink**) Tue Jun 16, 2009, 06:40am

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Originally Posted by Skahtboi

On the plus side, at least we live in a state that is financially solvent!

Yep, that's what the Chairman of Enron told the SEC.

PtotheB · #8 (**permalink**) Tue Jun 16, 2009, 02:44pm

Quote:

Originally Posted by wadeintothem

The problem with most Texas umpires is they are from Texas.

Hey! I resemble that remark! I do use the Davis stance most of the time though. For some weird reason it really helped me with my timing.

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