MLB Replay Problems

[David B]

Have to admit that I read it here first - replay will not work in MLB and sure enough seeing three different articles today on ESPN about how frustrated managers are with the system.

I don't watch MLB because its gotten so slow its like watching paint dry, but watching two different games this weekend and the replays take "way way way too long" and then they don't get the call right according to what I was shown on my TV set at home.

I don't think there is a way to fix the system - but they are getting what they want - so be it.

On another note - umpires need to "make their own calls" - my gosh had three games this weekend and in every game a coach is wanting me to appeal a call to the other umpire when it's not only my call to make but I was also sure that the call was correct.

Next thing you know they will be able to appeal ball and strike calls to the base umpires ….

Thanks
David

[grunewar]

I watch a lot of Nats games and haven't been a fan of the way it's been used (as stated in the other thread). Hope it gets better......

Another article:

http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/mlb-bi...7773--mlb.html

[Manny A]

Speaking of Nats, I saw Bryce Harper's bomb against the Marlins last week. It went over the right field foul pole and hit the upper deck. The Marlins manager appealed to U1 that the ball might've gone foul, and the umpires went to check the replay. The Nats announcers mentioned that if the replay proved that the HR stood, the Marlins would lose their ability to challenge another call.

I didn't realize that the manager challenges included the situations where replay was used in the past (fair/foul over the fence, spectator interference, etc.) Before this season, a manager could appeal for the umpires to check replay multiple times in those scenarios, could he not? But now it counts against the replay challenges? That doesn't seem right.

As for the system in general, I, too, have been surprised by replay rulings that have gone against what I've seen on TV. But it's here to stay...

[hbk314]

Originally Posted by Manny A

Speaking of Nats, I saw Bryce Harper's bomb against the Marlins last week. It went over the right field foul pole and hit the upper deck. The Marlins manager appealed to U1 that the ball might've gone foul, and the umpires went to check the replay. The Nats announcers mentioned that if the replay proved that the HR stood, the Marlins would lose their ability to challenge another call.

I didn't realize that the manager challenges included the situations where replay was used in the past (fair/foul over the fence, spectator interference, etc.) Before this season, a manager could appeal for the umpires to check replay multiple times in those scenarios, could he not? But now it counts against the replay challenges? That doesn't seem right.

As for the system in general, I, too, have been surprised by replay rulings that have gone against what I've seen on TV. But it's here to stay...

I think I remember reading back when replay was first announced that those were plays were still up to the umpire to review. So my understanding is that it's not something that can be challenged.

[bwburke94]

Originally Posted by hbk314

I think I remember reading back when replay was first announced that those were plays were still up to the umpire to review. So my understanding is that it's not something that can be challenged.

Which means that a manager cannot lose their challenge from a review of those plays.

[SE Minnestoa Re]

They need to do something different. Twice last night John Gibbons walked out to the umpire on close plays and just stood there looking toward the dugout. When the dugout said don't review, he smiled and walked back to the bench.

[Dakota]

Originally Posted by David B

...I don't watch MLB because its gotten so slow its like watching paint dry,...

If you avoid the NYY/BoSox games things will move along much faster!

[archangel]

Originally Posted by David B

On another note - umpires need to "make their own calls" - my gosh had three games this weekend and in every game a coach is wanting me to appeal a call to the other umpire when it's not only my call to make but I was also sure that the call was correct.

It may get tiresome, but I dont have a problem with a coach asking to check with my partner, in fact, if I was a coach having this option, I'd do the same, the call just might get changed.
If I'm sure of my call, I just say no with an appropriate reply- no big deal.Its just a question being asked. It can become a prob if the coach asks on every call that didnt go his way, but I've never had that happen.

[grunewar]

Nat's apparently won a challenge in the top of the ninth against the Padres tonight, that maybe they shouldn't have.......

Padres runner attempts to steal second and is ruled safe. Replay shows him sliding over the bag, foot in the air, and being tagged out. Once seen by Nats on the replay, Mgr Matt Williams comes out of the dugout to "discuss" with the umpires. Unfortunately, the Nats pitcher was on the rubber and the Padres batter in the batter's box when this happened. Apparently, according to the new rule (kinda like the next snap in football) once the pitcher is on the rubber and batter in the box, you can't protest a call. The Padres Mgr knew the rule and argued.

But, after review, the umps ruled the runner out.

Interesting.