Cyrus Cassidy #45437 Posted June 9, 2021 Share Posted June 9, 2021 "Cup of coffee" is a baseball colloquialism meaning a player gets a temporary call-up to the next level to play as a substitute for a game or two. It's an opportunity for the coaching staff to see if he is ready for that level, or to identify what he needs to work on before moving up permanently. Yesterday I got a call for my cup of coffee at the collegiate level of umpiring. An umpire had to cancel at the last minute, and the other umpire happens to be my mentor. He advocated to the assignor to give me a cup of coffee and to have me work the plate. I was jazzed. My whole goal of umpiring is to work at the collegiate level (I don't want to be a full-time professional, as they get paid diddly squat unless they are one of the chosen few who make it to the MLB, which is typically an 8-15 year journey through the minor leagues at $30k per year). I pressed my uniforms one more time (always bring uniforms for both the plate and the bases in case something changes last minute!), and shined my plate and base shoes again, even though they were already pressed and shined. About 9 pm I got a text from my mentor: Game cancelled, stay home tomorrow. The cup of coffee will have to wait. Oh well. No one died. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshal Mo Hare, SASS #45984 Posted June 9, 2021 Share Posted June 9, 2021 DANG! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Singin' Sue 71615 Posted June 9, 2021 Share Posted June 9, 2021 2 hours ago, Cyrus Cassidy #45437 said: "Cup of coffee" is a baseball colloquialism meaning a player gets a temporary call-up to the next level to play as a substitute for a game or two. It's an opportunity for the coaching staff to see if he is ready for that level, or to identify what he needs to work on before moving up permanently. Yesterday I got a call for my cup of coffee at the collegiate level of umpiring. An umpire had to cancel at the last minute, and the other umpire happens to be my mentor. He advocated to the assignor to give me a cup of coffee and to have me work the plate. I was jazzed. My whole goal of umpiring is to work at the collegiate level (I don't want to be a full-time professional, as they get paid diddly squat unless they are one of the chosen few who make it to the MLB, which is typically an 8-15 year journey through the minor leagues at $30k per year). I pressed my uniforms one more time (always bring uniforms for both the plate and the bases in case something changes last minute!), and shined my plate and base shoes again, even though they were already pressed and shined. About 9 pm I got a text from my mentor: Game cancelled, stay home tomorrow. The cup of coffee will have to wait. Oh well. No one died. That is like going to Disney Land, and finding the gates closed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Utah Bob #35998 Posted June 9, 2021 Share Posted June 9, 2021 Bummer! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-BAR #18287 Posted June 9, 2021 Share Posted June 9, 2021 At least you will look spiffy for your next game, wherever it is! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wallaby Jack, SASS #44062 Posted June 9, 2021 Share Posted June 9, 2021 5 hours ago, Singin' Sue 71615 said: That is like going to Disney Land, and finding the gates closed! why would they do that ? ........ did the rat escape or something ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michigan Slim Posted June 9, 2021 Share Posted June 9, 2021 4 minutes ago, Wallaby Jack, SASS #44062 said: why would they do that ? ........ did the rat escape or something ???? Ever see the movie Summer Vacation with Chevy Chase? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wallaby Jack, SASS #44062 Posted June 9, 2021 Share Posted June 9, 2021 1 minute ago, Michigan Slim said: Ever see the movie Summer Vacation with Chevy Chase? .... only watched enough to realise that it was worse than Seinfeld ........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smuteye John SASS#24774 Posted June 9, 2021 Share Posted June 9, 2021 5 hours ago, Singin' Sue 71615 said: That is like going to Disney Land, and finding the gates closed! Could be worse. As I was leaving EOT in '02, a RV pulled up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Singin' Sue 71615 Posted June 9, 2021 Share Posted June 9, 2021 21 minutes ago, Smuteye John SASS#24774 said: Could be worse. As I was leaving EOT in '02, a RV pulled up. Oh MAN!!! Yup! Just a few years back, when EOT went 'forward' one week, a guy showed up for the match early. Thank goodness he was retired...came back the next week!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Singin' Sue 71615 Posted June 9, 2021 Share Posted June 9, 2021 36 minutes ago, Wallaby Jack, SASS #44062 said: why would they do that ? ........ did the rat escape or something ???? Covid, don't 'cha know! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wallaby Jack, SASS #44062 Posted June 9, 2021 Share Posted June 9, 2021 Just now, Singin' Sue 71615 said: Covid, don't 'cha know! ...... the rat got covid ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Singin' Sue 71615 Posted June 9, 2021 Share Posted June 9, 2021 4 minutes ago, Wallaby Jack, SASS #44062 said: ...... the rat got covid ? Anything to boost the 'numbers'! (Oops...did I say that aloud?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calamity Kris Posted June 9, 2021 Share Posted June 9, 2021 Oh man. Sorry to hear that. Your chance will come. Hang in there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt. James H. Callahan Posted June 10, 2021 Share Posted June 10, 2021 2 hours ago, Wallaby Jack, SASS #44062 said: .... only watched enough to realise that it was worse than Seinfeld ........ I'd have to differ. NOTHING was worse than Seinfeld. JHC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wallaby Jack, SASS #44062 Posted June 10, 2021 Share Posted June 10, 2021 I will admit that 'twould be hard to be worse than Seinfeld, .... but with much effort it can be done .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smuteye John SASS#24774 Posted June 10, 2021 Share Posted June 10, 2021 10 hours ago, Capt. James H. Callahan said: I'd have to differ. NOTHING was worse than Seinfeld. JHC Yup. Some folks just ain't funny (like Seinfeld and Will Farrell), no matter what claims to the contrary might say. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forty Rod SASS 3935 Posted June 10, 2021 Share Posted June 10, 2021 12 hours ago, Capt. James H. Callahan said: I'd have to differ. NOTHING was worse than Seinfeld. JHC Oh, I dunno. Did you ever watch "Friends"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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