2012 Changes for MLB

[gordon30307]

UMPIRES HAVE TO GIVE THEIR APPROVAL?????? WTF who do they work for? Last I looked it was MLB. It's bad enough its almost impossible to get rid of those that suck but now MLB has to ask for their permission to modify replay. That has nothing to do with work rules, conditions etc. IMHO I think it's ridiculous.

[MD Longhorn]

Originally Posted by gordon30307

UMPIRES HAVE TO GIVE THEIR APPROVAL?????? WTF who do they work for? Last I looked it was MLB. It's bad enough its almost impossible to get rid of those that suck but now MLB has to ask for their permission to modify replay. That has nothing to do with work rules, conditions etc. IMHO I think it's ridiculous.

Same people the players work for ... and their union has to approve these as well. You don't think changing replay changes their work rules? Your ire is silly.

[Steven Tyler]

Originally Posted by mbcrowder

Same people the players work for ... and their union has to approve these as well. You don't think changing replay changes their work rules? Your ire is silly.

I know the player's union must give approval, but the umpire's union as well.

I'd have to see that in writing to believe that.

[Rich Ives]

Originally Posted by Steven Tyler

I know the player's union must give approval, but the umpire's union as well.

I'd have to see that in writing to believe that.

You think that MLB and the umpires are going to give you a copy of the contract?

Why would MLB lie about it?

[Steven Tyler]

Originally Posted by Rich Ives

You think that MLB and the umpires are going to give you a copy of the contract?

Why would MLB lie about it?

It doesn't have to be in the contract. It can be a side bargaining agreement.

[Rich Ives]

Originally Posted by gordon30307

UMPIRES HAVE TO GIVE THEIR APPROVAL?????? WTF who do they work for? Last I looked it was MLB. It's bad enough its almost impossible to get rid of those that suck but now MLB has to ask for their permission to modify replay. That has nothing to do with work rules, conditions etc. IMHO I think it's ridiculous.

What your duties are on the job are work rules. Using a replay device is a duty.

[APG]

Originally Posted by Rich Ives

What your duties are on the job are work rules. Using a replay device is a duty.

I suppose, but I think only the MLB has to get approval, for rules changes like instant replay, from its officials/referee's union. It really makes no sense to me.

[JRutledge]

Originally Posted by AllPurposeGamer

I suppose, but I think only the MLB has to get approval, for rules changes like instant replay, from its officials/referee's union. It really makes no sense to me.

I am sure it is in their collective bargaining contract to have rules approval or procedure to be approved. Then again it is not like MLB changes many rules.

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