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Old Sat Sep 08, 2007, 10:43pm
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Originally Posted by fitump56
There is clear precedence set by college and pro football, for instance, that limits and penalizes potetnial abuse. Please NFump, no one does or will do this. What good is it in your car? By having a quick lookup device, and the above limitations, you get calls right. See BOO by major leaguers recently.

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Originally Posted by NFump
That's for instant replay, not rules.

Then put it in your pocket or ball bag. Ya don't need no "quick lookup device". If you can carry a "QLD" then you can carry a rulebook.
It's not a "carry the rulebook" concept. Sure, we will see lots of liars who will post how they carry their rulebook in their back pockets and review them at will. As if they could read them without carrying their glasses, or have several dozen copies when the rain ruins them.

MLB can commit to the best application of the rules by using technologies that are widely utilized by second tier junior corporate types. The PDA device follows the commitment, not leads it.

Do we see MLB or any other umps taking the lead to use simple, everyday tech to enhance the accuracy of their arbitration?

Underutilized Technologies Or Overblown Egos?
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