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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

(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... Read full story »

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