The salary of a rookie umpire was $17,500 when he started and at least $95,000 in 2000 , after he 'd left .
Under Phillips , the umpires got pensions and better salaries .
The salary of a rookie umpire was $17,500 when Phillips started and at least $95,000 in 2000 , after Phillips 'd left .
Under Phillips , the umpires got pensions and better salaries .