1.   Although both visiting umpires are in decent shape, they acknowledged some of their brethren resemble some American counterparts.

2.   Although the umpires were sincere in their harsh reaction to the Alomar suspension, they seemed to expect that a judge would prevent them from striking the post-season games.

3.   Ballplayers crossed the picket line when the umpires were on strike.

4.   Barnett conceded that the umpires were out of position on the play, but he did not concede that the call had been botched.

5.   Again, the call is being made that the very best umpires are the only ones who should be working in October.

6.   Again, Valentine claimed the umpires were wrong, saying that he is supposed to receive a warning.

7.   Aldridge said it might help the situation if parents realized referees and umpires are not out to get their child or their favorite team.

8.   Also, American League umpires by tradition are less prone to call strikes, and pitchers are less willing to throw them.

9.   But be polite unless the umpire is really stupid.

10.   But he said he had no problem with any effort the leagues made to get the umpires to be in the best possible shape.