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[I][QUOTE=Sal Giaco]Pete,
I think that's an interesting statement regarding an improvement in the umpiring if they go to independent contractors. As far as ex guys getting a shot in the bigs - I really don't see that happening.
Sal my main point was that under a new structure ala independent contractors, Triple A Umpires who were told to go home in the past could still work Minor League games. You are probably right in that they have little if no chance to make it to the Bigs.
IMO , the major improvement would be in the fact that Triple "A" Umpires who did not make it to the "show" could still umpire professional baseball under a new structure. They wouldn't simply have to go home and try and find "other" work.
I guess we will have to wait and see.
Pete Booth
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