Joe Brinkman

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Originally Posted by mattmets

Has officially retired, according to an article in the Charlotte Observer (http://www.charlotte.com/mld/charlot...15316997.htm):

In other veteran umpire news, does anyone have any contacts to Ed Montague? He hasn't worked in a while but was at the Bruce Froemming ceremonies in Boston last week. Just wondering if he's also decided to hang up his gear.

My guess is that Ed will pull the plug either this year or next. He has resigned from the WUA (No reason given), been injured and has slowed way down.

If he does in fact retire this year or between season it would be the first time three slots opened up in a very long time (Not counting 1999).

My understanding is that Davidson get's Brinkman's slot & I would guess Guccione would be next up.