Thu Aug 31, 2006, 11:17am
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Originally Posted by Striker991
During the Seattle-California/Anaheim/LA game last night, Snelling put down a squeeze bunt that looked perfect; however, it really went off his right front shin. Snelling reacted perfectly, with NO reaction, running to first as if nothing happened. Home Plate Umpire didn't see it as he was blocked out. When questioned, he didn't ask for help. The replay, even at regular speed, clearly showed the ball hitting Snelling. Since the HPU was unwilling to go for help, this would have been an excellent time for the manager to toss out the red flag and request an instant replay review.
This is just an example of Pete's point. However, I do agree with the majority here. Instant replay has no place in baseball.
Striker
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Maybe he didn't go for help because the base umps are supposed to call this as soon as they see it (Batted ball off of the batter in the box). Since nobody called it, by default, nobody saw it.
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