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Originally Posted by jimpiano
Then I assume you have no problem with replacing the home plate umpire's duties of calling ball and strikes by using the computer, instead?
After all, MLB has the technology to get every call right, and there would be no delay in the game.
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No one at least not I is talking about balls / strikes. According to Bud every Park next year will have queztech in which to evaluate the Home plate umpire.
I am talking about a BIG play ala a HR which IMO is where MLB should FIRST address the replay issue. It's similar to a TD pass in football which is a BIG play.
As far as the "other" type plays that area would be phased in. Perhaps a challenge type system which the NFL has or something along those lines. The BIG question to address would be what type of penalty would you give the manager if his challenge is unsuccessful.
Replay doesn't seem to affect the integrity of the Football officials so why should it effect major league baseball umpires.
Bottom Line: The ONLY area that baseball will probably adopt Replay is on Fair / Foul on a HR or whether or not the ball is truly a HR or book rule double. Also, if a FAN interfered with ball in the field of play or not.
Pete Booth