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Old Fri May 28, 2010, 12:52pm
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I agree, and it is a sad thing to watch. This is my first year certified and in uniform. I have umpired for years on a volunteer basis. It amazes me how much some of these new "young" umpires think that they know. I'm not saying that "young" umpires can't know their stuff, I'm saying that experience is a big plus and you really only get that through time.
Speaking as an umpire who started at the age of 15, yeah, I know exactly what you mean.

Took me a LONG time to "get it."
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Old Fri May 28, 2010, 12:54pm
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Speaking as an umpire who started at the age of 15, yeah, I know exactly what you mean.

Took me a LONG time to "get it."
I mean no insult to any of you young fellers on the board by any means. lol

Besides, the "oldies" sure have some good stories they've gathered over the years to tell. haha
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