The new face of 'voluntary release'?

[UMP45]

Originally Posted by Robert E. Harrison

Or not and let the guys in NY change it for you.

So you will lack the nards to make the call right of wrong? Lazy!

[Robert E. Harrison]

Originally Posted by UMP45

So you will lack the nards to make the call right of wrong? Lazy!

I was just saying, than in the show, if you don't call it the way in which they have instructed, it will be overturned as we have repeatedly seen in the challenges thus far.

[PABlue]

In my opinion replay is really starting to do as much harm as good.

[dash_riprock]

Originally Posted by PABlue

In my opinion replay is really starting to do as much harm as good.

I would rather see a rule requiring all disputes to be settled by the umpires on the field in one minute or less. Anyone not ready to resume the game after a minute is automatically ejected.

The other day I watched a replay of game 7 of the 1978 world series - Catfish Hunter vs. Don Sutton. 9 runs scored on 18 hits (21 baserunners). Time of game: 2:34.

[hbk314]

Baseball’s New Strategy: Drop the Ball on Purpose | FanGraphs Baseball

[Manny A]

Originally Posted by hbk314

Baseball’s New Strategy: Drop the Ball on Purpose | FanGraphs Baseball

Wow. After seeing the video replays, I'm surprised that there hasn't been a backlash by MLB managers or players on the rule change. Were they even part of the decision process for the change? Or was this done unilaterally without their input?

BTW, I'm also surprised that Scioscia stayed in the game after Hamilton's play was reviewed and ruled a No Catch. Once a play is reviewed and a final ruling is made, managers should stay in their dugouts and not come out to get any clarification, IMO. They can ask between innings if they want, but not waste more game time.

[Manny A]

Originally Posted by Manny A

Wow. After seeing the video replays, I'm surprised that there hasn't been a backlash by MLB managers or players on the rule change.

Hate quoting myself, but after posting this yesterday, I saw this today on the web. Maybe managers and players ARE getting a little frustrated with the change.

Rangers manager ejected for replay dispute | FOX Sports on MSN

http://m.mlb.com/video/topic/6479266...arguing-review