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MLB Wants Instant Replay by August

But officials and umps still need to negotiate details

By Neal Colgrass,  Newser Staff

Posted Jun 13, 2008 7:45 PM CDT
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(Newser) – Major League Baseball asked its umpires today to implement instant replay by August 1, but details remain sketchy, USA Today reports. Both sides still need to bargain over who can demand replays—umpires or managers—what video feeds will be used, and who will make the final call. "It's all premature," a baseball spokesman said. "Nothing has been decided yet."

Baltimore Orioles' Tony Tarasco stretches for the ball as Yankee fan Jeff Maier, top center, deflects it during Game 1 of the American League Championship Series.
Baltimore Orioles' Tony Tarasco stretches for the ball as Yankee fan Jeff Maier, top center, deflects it during Game 1 of the American League Championship Series.   (AP Photo/Mark Lennihan)
In this May 21, 2008, file photo, New York Yankees' Alex Rodriguez, right, discusses with umpies his double off the center field wall that Rodriguez thought should have been a home run.
In this May 21, 2008, file photo, New York Yankees' Alex Rodriguez, right, discusses with umpies his double off the center field wall that Rodriguez thought should have been a home run.   (AP Photo/Kathy Willens, File)
Baltimore Orioles' Freddie Bynum trots to the dugout past a high definition television camera before the start of a game in New York, Thursday, May 22, 2008.
Baltimore Orioles' Freddie Bynum trots to the dugout past a high definition television camera before the start of a game in New York, Thursday, May 22, 2008.   (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
Philadelphia Phillies catcher Rod Barajas, left, and manager Charlie Manuel, center, argue with home plate umpire Tim Timmons on Wednesday, May 23, 2007.
Philadelphia Phillies catcher Rod Barajas, left, and manager Charlie Manuel, center, argue with home plate umpire Tim Timmons on Wednesday, May 23, 2007.   (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
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