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Originally Posted by fitump56
Assuming they have this freedom to work wherever they want. I rarely see that being the case, unless you are willing to travel extensively and take a back seat in your new assn.
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Whether you've seen it or not, it is the case in many (but not all, I agree) areas. An assignor's actions can also lead to umpires "retiring" and / or individuals not becoming umpires, thus leading to the same (or similar) shortage.
Assignors (and associations) have to balance the needs / wants / desires of the umpires against those of the leagues / coaches. I don't envy them.