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Originally Posted by SafeOutReplay
The fear of being replaced with competent technology is common among officials who have only their egos and not their hearts in the game.  |
If the MLB owners
really wanted human umpires replaced with techno-bots, they would have already done so. The technology exists, and the money isn't an issue.
They (and the players) are, for now, willing to accept less-than-perfect officiating as part of the tradition and color of the game.