Tuesday, October 23, 2007

Umpire Crew Announced For Series



Major League Baseball today announced the Umpiring crew for the 2007 World Series.

For the fourth time in his career Ed Montague will serve as the crew chief. He is joined by; Ted Barrett, Laz Diaz, Mike Everitt, Chuck Meriwether and Mike Reilly.

Ed Montague, known for his calm demeanor and consistent strike zone, will serve as the crew chief for the World Series. It is the fourth time he’s drawn the umpiring assignment.

The six-man crew announced today includes three umpires working their first Series: Ted Barrett, Laz Diaz and Mike Everitt. Chuck Meriwether and Mike Reilly complete the crew.

Montague will be behind the plate Wednesday night when the Colorado Rockies play the Boston Red Sox in Game 1 at Fenway Park. Montague was last the Series crew chief in 2004, when the Red Sox won the championship.

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