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Monday, October 20, 2008 12:00 AM

Rays make World Series pitch

The Red Sox had all the momentum, but in a Game 7, it's even better to have a lights-out hurler. Tampa Bay had two.

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  • Monday, October 20, 2008 07:33 AM

    There were already two extra umpires at the game

    It took 15 minutes for the umpire to get into all of the protective gear so he could work behind the plate.

    There are two extra umps at all playoff games. They stand down each foul line and do absolutely nothing.

    What exactly would you have them do, have an ump dressed in all of the gear waiting for that freak moment when the umpire behind the plate needs to leave after being hit by a ball?

    Having watched thousands of games over the years, I've seen tha happen a handful of times and there's always a few minutes break. They give the pitchers as many extra throws as they need to warm up.

    Blame TBS for the technical glitch and no reliable backup plan but the ump thing is a non issue.

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