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On this date two years ago, instant replay was used for the first time in baseball history, resolving a fair or foul call on an Alex Rodriguez home run against the Rays at Tropicana Field. Third base umpire Brian Runge originally called the ball a homer, and that call stood upon further review. Numerous umpire gaffes have some clamoring for expanded use of instant replay, but so far Major League Baseball hasn’t budged. 

Here’s a look at what’s been written around the baseball blogosphere…

• Amazin’ Avenue looks at the illogicality of the Jeff Francoeur trade.
• Meanwhile, Baseball Time In Arlington recaps the last trade of the season.
• North And South Of Royal Brougham suggests Ted Lilly for the 2011 Mariners.
• The Process Report explains how the Rays used Jose Lobaton to manipulate their potential playoff roster.
• Cubs Pack provides Jim Hendry with an offseason to-do list.
• True Blue LA wonders what the Dodgers should do with James Loney.
• Capitol Avenue Club hands out some Braves minor league awards.
• Disciples of Uecker compares Yovani Gallardo‘s contract to those of some other great young pitchers.
• Saber By The Bay has some good news for Tigers fans looking ahead to next season.
• Midwest Sports Fans builds a roster of players who played for the Indians and White Sox, a la Manny Ramirez.
• The Nats Blog thinks it’s time for Nyjer Morgan to go.
• MLB Depth Charts created the Tommy John Surgery Tracker in the wake of Stephen Strasburg‘s injury.

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