Replay is coming! Replay is coming!

[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..

[mbyron]

Originally Posted by umpjong

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..

What, and give up the tradition of being wrong?

Seriously, though, nothing wrong with using IR for dead ball calls. My worry is mission creep: having invested the technology, baseball will feel called upon to use it, and then use it some more...

[bob jenkins]

Originally Posted by mbyron

What, and give up the tradition of being wrong?

Seriously, though, nothing wrong with using IR for dead ball calls. My worry is mission creep: having invested the technology, baseball will feel called upon to use it, and then use it some more...

I agree with both of those points. And, baseball is last because the real impetus for change comes from gambling, and less is wagered on any individual baseball game than on football or basketball.

[UMP25]

Originally Posted by bob jenkins

I agree with both of those points. And, baseball is last because the real impetus for change comes from gambling, and less is wagered on any individual baseball game than on football or basketball.

That might be because there are so many MLB games on a daily basis than in any of the other sports, Bob.

As far as IR goes, I'm one of the staunchest traditionalists around, but I'm also a realist. Seeing something like 8 or more of these screwed up home run/foul/ground rule double calls in a 7-day span alone last month, I've come to accept, possible even advocate, the use of IR on a very limited basis, that being for these types of calls only.

[David B]

Originally Posted by mbyron

What, and give up the tradition of being wrong?

Seriously, though, nothing wrong with using IR for dead ball calls. My worry is mission creep: having invested the technology, baseball will feel called upon to use it, and then use it some more...

I agree with that totally. Yesterday in UNO and USM game in Baton Rouge regional had disputed call and U3 called foul but PU thought it hit pole etc.,

Ended up calling it fair. I don't know what is going on with U3 that they can't seem to get the angle to make the calls. I know its tough, but I"m thinking they are surprised by the hit and so many calls are easy that they just aren't really focused until its too late and then they haven't gotten into position to make the call.

Thanks
David