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Originally Posted by RichMSN

Except that they're not getting what they agreed to pay for.

As an umpire, I expect nothing extra (that way when I get more, I'm happy). I don't want a non-trained guy working the bases either, I can do better myself. If I get more, fine. If I don't, I make a mental note to push that assignor or team way down my list of who I'll work for. And the partner (unless it's someone with a good excuse) gets scratched.

The teams agreed to pay 2X for 2 umpires. They now have 1 umpire and are paying 1 1/2 X. They're not paying more money. They're receiving a reduced service and an appropriate reduction in cost.