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Originally Posted by ozzy6900
This video is an argument I have with the new way of "board meeting umpiring".
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MLB should simply adopt expanded replay and be done with it. It will not take any longer then the umpires huddling, changing the call , the other manager whom the call went against comes out and argues and finally the manager gets tossed.
We have replay in the other sports. It's time for MLB to stop the nonsense and go with expanded replay.
REAL ISSUE:
The professional sports hierachy does not care about the officials. Look what's happening in the NFL. They are set to start the season with replacement refs. All of this over a pension plan. The NFL has billions so this issue should not be a big deal. MLB is no different because they do not take an active role in umpire development. Also, in MLB once you get "there" you are there for life. Not much movement at the top.
I agree for amateur baseball. There is only 2 of us and we have to hustle and make the call. many times we cannot get help or huddle even if we wanted to because we know our partner was doing "other" things and cannot help out.
Pete Booth