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Originally Posted by socalblue1
Kyle,
Don't blame Joe for a financial decision made by MLB. Wilson & MLB signed an exclusive contract, not Joe.
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You're right. I blame whoever was the former union boss. Joe made some good coin off that deal though. Free billboards, and lots of TV time to advertise his goods. The umpires got nothing.
Now they have a shoe deal with Reebok, and can't get individual sponsorships. Oh, and the members don't get compensated for it, aside from free shoes that look like an orca.
Now Joe may be a nice fellow, but he's got to get in the ring for his guys. First step: Who's pocketing the Reebok money?