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Originally Posted by GarthB

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.

Garth,

Your right on the $$$. My partner was #1 and was promoted to AAA (International League).