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Posted By: Kevin Cummings

Pete:

Who could forget Ron Luciano? Still, he can't claim the best titled book by a major league umpire. That honor goes to Durwood Merrill - You're Out and You're Ugly, Too. Back then the histrionic umpire was the exception, though, not the rule.

I don't begrudge the umps their flamboyance - they're "on stage," too. It just seems they get a little too caught up sometimes in the theatrics or the authority trip.

Chris:

I'm not sure that the ball apparently bouncing is the ultimate determinant. If the webbing of the catcher's glove was under the ball, I think it could both bounce and be considered a clean catch.

Kevin