PARADISE VALLEY, Ariz. (AP) — The head of the committee that developed Major League Baseball’s plan to expand instant replay says he is optimistic the system will be in place this season, even though owners and unions for players and umpires have yet to approve.
Atlanta Braves President John Schuerholz says that because of the complexities, he expects the system will need three years of use to resolve problems that develop.
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