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Minor league umpires aren't getting squat, as they're not that visible. It's the guys in the Bigs who can pull down some endorsements.
Heck, I had a Nike (and Power bar, Oakley, WD40, Shimano, etc) deal when I was racing mountain bikes, and I wasn't that good. These guys are on TV more than most players. A properly placed logo would be worth THOUSANDS of dollars, but these knuckleheads just don't get it.
The MLB guys got Reebok shoes last year. They also got Wilson gear. They were also excluded from wearing any other logos, BUT they weren't compensated for it. That's stupid. Heck, every time I got a little TV shot, or a picture in a magazine or paper, and my logo was visible, I got product. A couple cases of Power Bars, or new sunglasses. Can you imagine what a PU could get for a three hour game?
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