Shaking off the Rust
Spring training is an opportunity for both players and umpires to shake off the rust from the winter and get back into the swing of things. Fortunately, umpiring is kind of like riding a bike in the sense that it doesn't take long to feel comfortable and get going.My first two spring training games of '06 were here in Fort Myers. A plate assignment on Friday and the bases on Saturday. I focused on getting back to the basics...good timing and getting myself in the right positions to make the calls.
The first weekend spring training game also meant an invitation out to the game for a few folks. On Saturday I was joined by a couple new friends from Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwest Florida. In the first picture above are Chuck and Manny. In the picture on the left are Tony and Cesar. Since Cesar is a Boston Red Sox fan, I'm going to try and see about getting him back out to a Red Sox game here in Fort Myers. A HUGE thank you to Julie Digby of Big Brothers Big Sisters for taking time to help make this happen! We're looking forward to meeting more mentor/youth matches before the end of spring training.- Marvin
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Thanks to Marvin for a great time! Cesar and I could not have asked for a better day. Sunny weather and hot dogs at the ole' ball park.
-Tony
Marvin, Thanks so much from Manny and me for the tickets to a great game, the signed baseballs, and the opportunity to meet you last Saturday. Your support of Big Brothers/Big Sisters mentoring is awesome! It is amazing how much impact we make with children when we spend a little of our time letting them know they are special. You are truly making a difference with your program. Manny will never forget meeting you and has shown your picture and his new baseball to most of his friends already. Thanks again!
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