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MLB umps: West done, Ortiz is 1st staffer from Puerto Rico
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Umpire Joe West is reportedly retiring at end of MLB season
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MLB News: One of Baseball's Worst Umpires Finally Officially Retired
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It's a Really Weird Time to Be an Umpire - The New York Times
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Joe West (umpire) - Wikipedia
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Joe West retires: MLB's record-setting umpire done after 45 years
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Joe West sets record for most games umpired
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MLB umpire Joe West reaches 5,000-game mark
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Happy Retirement Joe West! His last ejection as a tribute! : r/Torontobluejays
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It's a Really Weird Time to Be an Umpire - The New York Times
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Joe West to break MLB umpiring record with 5,376th game - Sports Illustrated
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Umpire Joe West Retires After 45-Year Career - Sports Illustrated Texas Rangers News, Analysis and More