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Old Sun Jun 26, 2011, 08:48pm
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Today I had my first "base umpire wearing a ball bag" sighting of the season.
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Old Sun Jun 26, 2011, 09:08pm
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Today I had my first "base umpire wearing a ball bag" sighting of the season.
Someone should tell these guys the bags will fold up and fit in their hip pocket.
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Old Mon Jun 27, 2011, 01:47pm
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Someone should tell these guys the bags will fold up and fit in their hip pocket.
But then where can they hold their snacks?
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Old Sun Jun 26, 2011, 09:09pm
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I think the subsequent conversation went like this...

UIC: "First time calling 18U Gold?"
PU: "Yep."
UIC: "Enjoy it, because it's also your last."
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I haven't decided if I should call it from the dugout or the outfield. Apparently, both have really great views!

Screw green, it ain't easy being blue!

I won't be coming here that much anymore. I might check in now and again.
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Old Sun Jun 26, 2011, 11:54pm
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what a great look. At least his jock strap and cup are on the inside. Must be the new full ventilation setup you can buy at Ump Attire
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Old Mon Jun 27, 2011, 06:00am
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what a great look. At least his jock strap and cup are on the inside. Must be the new full ventilation setup you can buy at Ump Attire
Hey, don't knock Ump Attire! Jim has much more class than that.
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I haven't decided if I should call it from the dugout or the outfield. Apparently, both have really great views!

Screw green, it ain't easy being blue!

I won't be coming here that much anymore. I might check in now and again.
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