WTF Just Happened at 3rd NY vs LAA

[kylejt]

Originally Posted by PeteBooth

Kevin we can ALL bit** and moan but IMO, the REAL CULPRIT is MLB themselves.

It's a simple equation of supply and demand. If there are still a lot folks who are willing to start the journey at Harry's or Jim's, do it for little money, with only a sliver of hope of it paying off, why change things? MLB umpires don't make that much money, considering what they have to go through to get there, and all the time away from home they spend.

Bottom line: You're already drawing from a shallow talent pool, given all you need to go through and endure to get to the Show. Plus, once you do get there, there's no incentive to maintain your skills, as it's nearly impossible to get fired.