Schools Out . . .

mrm21711 · #1 (**permalink**) Sun Feb 08, 2009, 08:41pm

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tim C

Oh, BTW, there will be a full time MLB opening in the very near future.

Regards,

Joe West has the 2009 crews up on his website. There is no replacement for Poncino on the list - just a spot for "AAA Umpire" on one of the crews.

tballump · #2 (**permalink**) Sun Feb 08, 2009, 10:35pm

Larry mentioned in a paper in Michigan last September that he was retiring.

Whether MLB is waiting until after Spring training to announce his replacement or will do so before Spring training is anybody's guess. If before Spring training it better be quick since they must get ready for the World Classic. Will it be one of the Senior guys with more than 1000 games (7 years worth) or will it be someone with less time and less game experience?

The MLBU contract comes up at the end of this year. Sometimes??, this leads to retirements, not only in baseball but in other sports also, especially if the negotiated retirement package is more lucrative.

ManInBlue · #3 (**permalink**) Sun Feb 08, 2009, 10:58pm

Had a buddy at Harry's. haven't heard anything since Day 1.

Hope he did well. Learned a lot regardless.

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