No sports officials take more abuse than baseball umpires. Spring training is here, so umps are preparing for the worst.

Umps Prepare

A weekly series of four-minute essays from commentator Tom Walton, retired editor and vice president of the "Toledo Blade." Covering an array of topics, from the intricacies of the English language to the inspiration found within the geometry of a baseball diamond, Walton offers warm and unique insights into the world around us.

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Umps Prepare

Umps Prepare