Question Authority
Tomorrow I’m going to my fifth and final Spring Training game. I hadn’t planned on going to any more, but RedRays (Trent) made me an offer I couldn’t refuse. RedRays is one of those guys that gets along with everyone and has friends from many walks of life. One of those friends is MLB umpire Chad Fairchild.
Chad Fairchild has been umpiring in the big leagues since 2004. He’s been involved in two Division Series, and he was also on the field for A-Rod’s infamous “got it” call when running towards third base in Toronto.
One of the perks of being friends with an umpire… four free tickets to every MLB game in which he is umpiring.
RedRays took advantage of this a few years ago and traveled up to Fenway Park to catch a game. Tomorrow, he’s getting taken care of again, but this time it’s Port Charlotte for a split-squad game. Hey, any baseball is good baseball.
The reason I’m writing this post is that I hope to meet Chad Fairchild and maybe ask a few questions for the site. So, I pose this question to the readers. If you could ask an MLB umpire any question, what would it be? I’ll ask him the best ones tomorrow.
March 21st, 2013 at 3:38 pm
Who is the best manager in baseball at arguing? Is there a manager in baseball that going into a game you kind of expect to have problems with?
March 21st, 2013 at 3:47 pm
He was also the 3B ump for Longoria’s HR in Game 162
March 21st, 2013 at 5:42 pm
Which means he was the one who would have had to call it fair or foul if it was any closer…
What a great home run that was, huh Dave?
March 21st, 2013 at 6:14 pm
Clearly Dan.. This is why I brought it up!
March 21st, 2013 at 6:34 pm
Would bringing replay reviews make you feel more comfortable doing your job, or is it an insult to your profession?
March 21st, 2013 at 6:42 pm
Those are good questions guys… Lets hear some more
March 21st, 2013 at 6:44 pm
Which MLB manager would you like to fight most?
March 21st, 2013 at 6:46 pm
Which player makes you laugh the most during games?
March 21st, 2013 at 7:09 pm
How do you feel after blowing a call?
March 21st, 2013 at 7:12 pm
What’s the procedure if you shart during a game?
March 21st, 2013 at 7:15 pm
Are you ever recognized by fans, while out in public?
March 21st, 2013 at 7:38 pm
I love the instant reply question. That’s a great one
March 21st, 2013 at 8:39 pm
I probably won’t ask the shart question
March 21st, 2013 at 9:34 pm
But that’s the most important question of all lol
March 22nd, 2013 at 6:19 pm
Did you get to meet him?
March 23rd, 2013 at 8:56 am
We met him between innings. Super nice guy! He hooked up Redrays, October boy and myself with great seats, 6 rows behind home plate. I didn’t have the chance to interview him, but it’s in the works.
March 23rd, 2013 at 6:40 pm
Nice. Im sure it was quite an experience.
We are now entering the final 48 hour stretch drive for the draft…. Any short posts planned for monday about the brutal wait until draft day Dave?
March 23rd, 2013 at 7:13 pm
I doubt I’ll write anything on Friday. My editor and I will be doing our final prep in anticipation of 8:30.
Practice makes perfect.. Right?
March 23rd, 2013 at 7:24 pm
I obviously meant Monday- not Friday.
March 24th, 2013 at 6:03 am
Any word on who Chefdick is taking #1?
March 24th, 2013 at 7:57 am
I wish!
March 24th, 2013 at 1:26 pm
I think its pretty clear that the poll has spoken. Its going to be Trout
March 24th, 2013 at 3:36 pm
Go figure.. It’s 28 hours before the draft, and I’m sick. Hoping for a Willis Reed type recovery!
March 24th, 2013 at 6:18 pm
26 hours and 12 minutes!!!
March 24th, 2013 at 7:07 pm
We really are getting dangerously close at this point… We are nearly there.
March 24th, 2013 at 8:52 pm
Those were some amazing seats Dave, especially for free.
March 30th, 2013 at 1:45 pm
Only reason its so quiet here is everyone is so excited about your draft recap post
March 30th, 2013 at 2:42 pm
I agree about the reason why it is so quiet. I am a really nervous more than excited.
March 30th, 2013 at 4:35 pm
Should be great. I’m always interested to see Dave’s playoff teams.
March 31st, 2013 at 5:20 pm
Baseball season starts tonight! How excited is everyone?