Why Wait

[Gee]

I didn't see the play, live, I think I was getting an adult beverage at the time. When I saw the first replay it was a no brainer. I really cannot fathom your point that if Francoma didn't come out West would have let it go.

Millions of people saw the violation clearly, at least on replay, and they are still seeing it. Can you possibly imagine the ramifications for Joe West, etal, even if Francoma didn't come out, if the situation wasn't corrected? How could Joe West possibly say he didn't see it, the procedure is listed in his job description? How could he explain it to the powers that be.

I'm not sure of the MLU policy on correcting a call, whether the manager has to ask the calling umpire to get help or not In my area if I see a rule violation improperly handled by a partner I call for a conference whether I'm on the bases or the plate and let the calling umpire make the change if applicable.