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Originally Posted by IRISHMAFIA
That's too bad. If it were cost-prohibitive, I would understand why they would have to turn it down. I believe many championship-caliber umpires would try to find a way, but not just dismiss the possibility because they weren't going to make any money or might cost them airfare.
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It would be cost prohibitive for me to go and do it for free with no reimbursement. If it were local that would be a different story. Truly we do them, National games, for pretty much free as it is right now!
I'm not in it to make a fortune. I am in it to make a little money and do something I enjoy and work hard to get better at. Umpiring has become a passion and a hobby for me. But I'm not going to do it and lose money (part of reason I quit college umpiring).
I just think those that come out and say I'm not in it for the money are trying make a self-serving statement that isn't true. Take the money out of it (umpiring) and no one would do it....and that's the truth whether or not you agree with it or not.