1.   But with the umpires forming Umpires Inc., a new organization, Major League Baseball might go to court over that termination pay.

2.   Thursday afternoon, the negotiators discussed such matters as scheduling, spring training and meal allowances, termination pay, major-league service and discipline.

3.   Under their labor contract, some of the umpires receive termination pay.

4.   The deal is not guaranteed, meaning Boston could release him during spring training and owe just termination pay.

5.   The lawsuit claims baseball owes termination pay to the three.

6.   Their salary and benefits for the rest of the year would be deducted from their termination pay if they lose the grievance.