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Beating the odds – An umpire's near impossible road to the majors
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Umpire Crew Announced For Triple-A All-Star Game
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MLB fans rage out on umpires for poor calls in Mets vs Giants
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Carlos Bernier and Roberto Clemente: Historical Links in
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MLB names first umpire from Puerto Rico – The Hill
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Cuban American ump Laz Diaz promoted, Boricua Roberto Ortiz makes
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Fox Valley resident Davis among 5 retiring MLB umpires
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Joe West retires after all-time record 5,460 MLB games
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WBSC Americas
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John Farrell and David Ortiz absolutely lost it over two bad calls
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MLB umpire 'Country Joe' West retires after working record 5,460
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Joe West (umpire) - Wikipedia