dtrj said, "We'll have a higher number of talented umpires available when people stop trying to live their lives thru their daughters and teach them that the umpires have nothing to do with winning or losing a game. I have never seen an umpire declare the team with the lower score the winner, which would seem to be the only way they could 'steal' a game away from a team."
Oh yeah, I can see it now. We stop holding the umpires accountable for knowing the game, being fair, not being lazy behind the plate, and they will all improve. And Santa Claus, the Easter Bunny and Toothfairy are all real too(sic).
JImmy wrote, "I learned a long time ago that an umpire does not cost you a game."
Yeah, as long as the bad calls all even out.
I guess the bleeding heart liberals out there would have us start serving tea and crumpets, using doylies for the teacups on the bench, sing kum-bye-ya (spelling) instead of cheer, and oh yes, don't forget to hold those pinky fingers in the air.
I say teach the girls to expect a fair playing field, and expect fair treatment under the rules and not rollover and play dead.
Have a nice day
