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Originally Posted by Tim C
While I seldom agree with Mr. Kaufman the people that I speak with at minor league levels have told me the exact same review of Rita.
I was also told that it was her base work that held back significantly.
This has been a very difficult year for A and AA umpires. Several have all ready "self-released" themselves after reviews.
It is the nature of the profession.
Regards,
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My information is that this is the first year of mid-season ratings and rankings. As Tee said, in part, this has been the cause of several MiLB umpires self releasing. Why? If one has been in, let's say, AA for four or five years and finds himself ranked in the bottom half at mid-season, he may find it easier to leave now and begin the process of getting on with life rather than finish out the year and being released over the winter.
For those keeping score, I believe Jason Klein was the top rated AA umpire at the end of last season. He moved up to AAA this season.