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Originally Posted by Cub42
I find it utterly ridiculous in your comments about professional standards and the MLB Umpires not being up to them. Just wondering how many games you have done iinfront of 50,000 people and every available angle covered by TV. Not to mention the speed of the game.There is always going to be the human element in the game. But what ever your personal feelings toward them, they are the best at what they do, and they are there based on their ability.There are a lot of guys on this site that are in AA or AAA. Ask them the difference in the game as they move up each level. Then think about your comments the next time you are out on the field working what ever level you work.
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Football officials have done games in front of way more than 50,000 people in attendance and
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they are the best at what they do,
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, yet the NFL and NCAA has Replay
You said it yourself it's because of
the speed of the game.
There is always going to be the human element in the game, but if the ball is truly not a HR or vice versa and there is technology to correct it why not use it.
IMO, it's a Cop out. As mentioned Football / Basketball Officials are the best at what they do but Replay is used. IMO baseball should be no different.
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