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DONT TREAD ON ME

Is Brett Lawrie the Boston Tea Party of the Robot Umpire Revolution?

By Shane Ryan at

The Scene: Tuesday evening, ninth inning, classic Jays vs. Rays derby in the historic Rogers Centre. So much animosity. So much history. Greatest rivalry in sports. One out, Rays leading 4-3, and Jays third baseman Brett Lawrie is at the dish with a 3-1 count. A situation every kid dreams about, provided the kid has almost no ambition.

Then this happened:

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