[QUOTE=PeteBooth]
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I do not see the Umpires as having much say in the matter if both the owners and players union approve.
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They may have contractual right of approval.
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I am not certain but if the GM's voted 25-5 then it stands to reason that for all practical purposes the owners have already given their vote of confidence.
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Not necessarily. It wouldn't be the first time that owners voted the opposite of the GM's.
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Therefore, all that is left is for the players union to agree and then it is a done deal.
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Perhaps.