Replay is coming! Replay is coming!

[SanDiegoSteve]

It is a dark day indeed. Baseball will no longer be the same once they go down this slippery slope. There goes 140 years of tradition down the dumper.

[SanDiegoSteve]

And another thing while I'm good and pis$ed...what is wrong with a good argument, anyway? Arguments between manager and umpire are some of the most entertaining parts of any baseball game. Without the chance of occasional rhubarbs, what's so fun about watching a ballgame anyhow? I think any introduction of replay to baseball really sucks. It's not like the other sports, it is played differently and officiated differently. The MLB is kowtowing to the demands of a few, and replay will only serve to undermine the authority of the umpire.

[jimpiano]

Originally Posted by SanDiegoSteve

And another thing while I'm good and pis$ed...what is wrong with a good argument, anyway? Arguments between manager and umpire are some of the most entertaining parts of any baseball game. Without the chance of occasional rhubarbs, what's so fun about watching a ballgame anyhow? I think any introduction of replay to baseball really sucks. It's not like the other sports, it is played differently and officiated differently. The MLB is kowtowing to the demands of a few, and replay will only serve to undermine the authority of the umpire.

MLB has no choice but to use replays to decide disputed home runs since it stood idly by and let architects fashion Rube Goldberg inspired outfields and stands.

This is clearly a case where the fences and stands are so full of bends, nooks, crannies, and yellow lines that no human can be faulted for missing something now and then.

Frankly, I think a better solution would be to add two umpires to the existing crews which would give more guys a shot at the majors. But I guess that would be too expensive.

[briancurtin]

Originally Posted by SanDiegoSteve

And another thing while I'm good and pis$ed...what is wrong with a good argument, anyway?

Fox wants to show a rerun of American Idol at 5:00, so that 2:30 game better run without any hitches.

[DonInKansas]

Originally Posted by SanDiegoSteve

Without the chance of occasional rhubarbs, what's so fun about watching a ballgame anyhow?

You're one of those guys that goes to a ballgame with a book to read, aren't you.

[SanDiegoSteve]

Originally Posted by DonInKansas

You're one of those guys that goes to a ballgame with a book to read, aren't you.

No, but I am one of those guys that loves to watch the umpires "work" more than the players (who merely "play"). And I also enjoy a good argument followed soon thereafter by a big ejection(s).

[Steven Tyler]

Originally Posted by SanDiegoSteve

No, but I am one of those guys that loves to watch the umpires "work" more than the players (who merely "play"). And I also enjoy a good argument followed soon thereafter by a big ejection(s).

Hey Blue, you're missing a good game, even if you were/weren't assigned to this one.

No, wait. You can watch all the bangers/nut cutters on instant replay at home.

[Rcichon]

Some traditions are worth keeping. This one (IR) is not worth the time I just took to write about it.

Crystal ball sees a work slow-down looming.

One could only hope.

[umpjong]

Originally Posted by Rcichon

Some traditions are worth keeping. This one (IR) is not worth the time I just took to write about it.

Crystal ball sees a work slow-down looming.

One could only hope.

Its the 21st century folks.
It seems pretty silly for a major league sport (baseball is the last major sport not to use replay) to continue allowing plays/calls to stand that are shown to be 100% incorrect by readily available technology. This is a multi billion dollar business we are talking about, not juniors little league game.
Every poll I've seen on the subject has players, coaches, fans, team officials and yes even major league umpires overwhelmingly for the instant replay of home run and fan interference calls..

[PeteBooth]

What 140 years of tradition

That Statement went "out the window" with the following:

1. Advent of DH
2. Lowering of pitching mound
3. Divisonal Playoff Format (BTW baseball is talking about adding another wild card team)
4. Inter-League Play
5. 6 / 7 innings being a Quality Start
6. Smaller Ball-parks

Forget about the so called Tradition of baseball

There will still be plenty of arguments

Pete Booth

[voiceoflg]

Originally Posted by PeteBooth

What 140 years of tradition

That Statement went "out the window" with the following:

1. Advent of DH
2. Lowering of pitching mound
3. Divisonal Playoff Format (BTW baseball is talking about adding another wild card team)
4. Inter-League Play
5. 6 / 7 innings being a Quality Start
6. Smaller Ball-parks

Forget about the so called Tradition of baseball

There will still be plenty of arguments

Pete Booth

You forgot about lights, artificial turf & domes/retractable roofs. Baseball was just fine without them. Maybe the uber-purists would like to see baseball go back to only day games.

[mbyron]

As a mentor of mine once remarked, a tradition is partly constituted by disputes about what constitutes the tradition.

[LMan]

Originally Posted by mbyron

As a mentor of mine once remarked, a tradition is partly constituted by disputes about what constitutes the tradition.

I dispute that definition.

[LakeErieUmp]

We could always go WAY back and put the umpire in a high chair in the stands!

[ozzy6900]

Originally Posted by LakeErieUmp

We could always go WAY back and put the umpire in a high chair in the stands!

Actually, we could put him in the high chair about 20 feet to the side as in the old days. Top hat and tails, beer in hand and a cigar to complete the ensemble!