IR Expansion

[APG]

Originally Posted by MD Longhorn

I also think they should have a replay official as part of the 5-man crew, rotating. Instead of stopping down and having everyone go watch TV, the replay official would simply rule and let PU know.

Forgive me if I'm wrong, but doesn't replay in the MLB go to a central "war room" and they review and return the verdict to the officials...much like the NHL?

As a side note, not baseball specific but I've never been a fan, in general, of someone other than an official on the playing surface making the change. I understand though, that there may logistical and cost issues, at least at the college level.

[JRutledge]

Originally Posted by APG

Forgive me if I'm wrong, but doesn't replay in the MLB go to a central "war room" and they review and return the verdict to the officials...much like the NHL?

As a side note, not baseball specific but I've never been a fan, in general, of someone other than an official on the playing surface making the change. I understand though, that there may logistical and cost issues, at least at the college level.

I think you are right and I do kind of agree with your position about someone other than the game officials making the decision. But at least in the NHL the only real determination they are making are if the puck crossed the goal line. They can look at kicks and high-sticking into goal, but usually those are rare.

Peace

[MD Longhorn]

Originally Posted by APG

Forgive me if I'm wrong, but doesn't replay in the MLB go to a central "war room" and they review and return the verdict to the officials...much like the NHL?

That is part of the most recent proposal, but no, right now the crew chief determines whether a review is warranted, at which point they leave the field of play. A centralized "technician" feeds the appropriate replays to the umpires, at which point they make a decision.