Why No Replay Review?

[CraigD]

Okay, the guys on ESPN Dallas (I think it was Ben and Skin) asked Washington about this situation. Washington explained, "I went out and asked him what he had. He said he saw no interference, so I went back to the dugout. I didn't see any need to stand there and act the fool." (That's a close paraphrase.) In other words, Washington didn't formally/specifically ask for a video review.

And that brings us back to the original intent of my question: Had Washington stood there and "acted the fool," would that have been the mechanism to cause the umpires to head to the tunnel for review? Does the crew chief have authority to say, "I think you missed that, let's go review it"? Or does the team manager have to specifically request a review, and from whom? Can the "offending" umpire, even in the face of pressure from the players, managers, and/or other umpires refuse a review?

[MD Longhorn]

Originally Posted by Jurassic Referee

Similarly, why didn't they review Sandoval's shot that looked like it just touched the outside of the right field line in the 6th inning last night of the SF/Philly game? It was moot because he got a hit right after that, but that could have been a big call also.

Cause they can't.

[Jurassic Referee]

Originally Posted by mbcrowder

Cause they can't.

And now I know.

Soooooo....Phil Cuzzi has to live or die with his f**k-ups. Got it.

[Rich Ives]

Originally Posted by Jurassic Referee

And now I know.

Soooooo....Phil Cuzzi has to live or die with his f**k-ups. Got it.

And the Phillies pitchers have to live or die with giving up the lead. BFD.