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~Sigh~
"If it ain't broke, don't fix it? Sounds about right."
Couldn't agree more Mr. Byron.
If I were a club owner at the MLB level I would look at the fact that there seems to be a never ending cadre of young bucks that will take the chance to one day make the largest dance floor.
As far as I can tell every one of these new MiLB umpires know not only how "narrow the door" is but also how little money they make at the lower levels.
As long as the system is what it is, as long as there are new people entering at the lowest level, and as long as there is a VERY LONG apprentice program as an owner I am not sure you could convince me to invest any additional dollars in this development program.
When all is done an owner might think: "If I am 'happy' with the end result I see each day in MLB games 'why' would I want to change anything?"
And we all know how well minor league umpire strikes work.
Regards,
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