Link takes you to the Tribune's Eric Zorn's blog (Change of Subject) where he has posted a very interesting Q&A exchange with NY Times reporter Bruce Weber, who has written a behind-the-scenes look at umpiring. Weber actually went through umpiring school and spent considerable time with umpires at all levels. Fascinating stuff. My favorite part was reading about the "professional method" for arguing with Earl Weaver and Billy Martin. Something to watch for next time Mt. Lou erupts...