Wed May 24, 2006, 10:32am
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Join Date: May 2004
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Originally Posted by mrumpire11
You work 8-10 years in the minors, going home maybe 2-4 days your entire career. I think that MLB guys have paid their dues and deserve their vacation. When you factor in spring training and regular season, 4 weeks (which is pre-planned), is not that much to ask for. Don't forget either, their work week is 7 days, not 5 like the typical working person. Finally, MLB doesn't want their umpires to be burnt out by the All-Star break.
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Fixed that for you 
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