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Old Tue Apr 18, 2006, 12:09am
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The fact that you paid will be a huge factor because you understand the game in ways many are clueless about when they start umpiring.
The fact that he paid what? Did you mean played, by chance?
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Old Tue Apr 18, 2006, 12:16am
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The only time you can umpire as a profession is if you are an MLB umpire. I believe that's what the minor league guys are striking about so they can make a decent yearly wage and just do that.

If you do high school or NCAA ball, it's purely SUPPLEMENTAL income.
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Old Tue Apr 18, 2006, 01:09pm
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Jacket? What's that for?
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Old Tue Apr 18, 2006, 01:27pm
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I forgot how tough you Texas guys are, Mike! Well, most Texas umpires anyway.


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