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Hurricanelee99 Champion Author New Jersey Posts:3,866 Points:637,630 Joined:Apr 2006	Message Posted: Oct 16, 2006 5:19:08 PM Ignore Hurricanelee99 Report Abuse I love the fact that football uses it. 52 calls were challenged in the NFL and 23 of them were overturned. Baseball should use it because there are too many close calls. Whats the crime of spending an extra minute to get the call correct, especially in the playoffs were the games mean a heck of a lot more. If a team loses a challenge they should either lose a runer or you should have only 2 outs instead of 3 for the inning. I cant stand it when there is a bad call made by the umpire and it is clearly reversible with replay.

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I love the fact that football uses it. 52 calls were challenged in the NFL and 23 of them were overturned. Baseball should use it because there are too many close calls. Whats the crime of spending an extra minute to get the call correct, especially in the playoffs were the games mean a heck of a lot more. If a team loses a challenge they should either lose a runer or you should have only 2 outs instead of 3 for the inning. I cant stand it when there is a bad call made by the umpire and it is clearly reversible with replay.

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wifewantedagt Champion Author Mississippi Posts:2,315 Points:155,305 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Mar 10, 2013 9:18:59 AM Ignore wifewantedagt Report Abuse I personally don't care for replay. I get just as upset as anybody when a blown call goes against my team, but thats baseball. "90 feet between the bases is as close to perfect as anything man has created" [Edited by: wifewantedagt at 3/10/2013 10:19:14 AM EST]
burt12013 Rookie Author San Diego Posts:49 Points:25,235 Joined:Mar 2013	Message Posted: Mar 10, 2013 6:48:13 AM Ignore burt12013 Report Abuse yes
Bad_Petroleum Champion Author Miami Posts:10,910 Points:130,755 Joined:Jan 2013	Message Posted: Mar 4, 2013 4:53:54 PM Ignore Bad_Petroleum Report Abuse Leave the rules alone !!!
Canadiens Champion Author Ontario Posts:4,396 Points:672,785 Joined:Oct 2006	Message Posted: Dec 2, 2012 11:37:14 PM Ignore Canadiens Report Abuse I see both sides but I would have to go with "Get it Right." People who say the games are too long are not true Baseball fans. Like art, it takes time to complete a masterpiece and getting important calls wrong will ruin the masterpiece and lengthen the game (arguing and ejections). Each team should get 2 challenges a game. If you win the challenge then the play is reversed, if you lose the challenge you lose another out and if there if the play was already a 3rd out then you start the next inning with one. I'm open for suggestions about challenges but lets get it right please.
runningmp Champion Author Corpus Christi Posts:24,518 Points:2,749,130 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Dec 2, 2012 6:06:11 PM Ignore runningmp Report Abuse SNOW, when you quote a website that is opinion based you should question the statistics. An organization which is non-biased would be more credible.
Rich_pa All-Star Author Cincinnati Posts:946 Points:213,460 Joined:Oct 2012	Message Posted: Nov 26, 2012 7:57:24 PM Ignore Rich_pa Report Abuse It should be used to verify homeruns either down the line or if it hits above lines at some parks. Also, it needs to be used to make sure a fly ball was not traped.
SNOWMI Champion Author Michigan Posts:1,167 Points:217,505 Joined:Nov 2011	Message Posted: Nov 25, 2012 9:40:31 PM Ignore SNOWMI Report Abuse Lets just say this. Baseball is already using some instant replay. For close plays on homerun balls, whether they were over the wall or stayed in field or fair or foul. They are currently working on agreements for expanding instant replay such as, trapped balls in outfield and balls along the fair/foul lines. I know this question is old, but baseball has already started instant replay and will be expanded. we just have to be patient. I enjoy the game as it is. I know my favorite team just missed a perfect game, but all the fans were positive about it and accepted it. We have great fans. Here's what Comissioner Bud Selig said about this: "The dignity and class of the entire Detroit Tigers organization under such circumstances were truly admirable and embodied good sportsmanship of the highest order. Armando and Detroit manager Jim Leyland are to be commended for their handling of a very difficult situation. I also applaud the courage of umpire Jim Joyce to address this unfortunate situation honestly and directly. Jim's candor illustrates why he has earned the respect of on-field personnel throughout his accomplished career in the Major Leagues since 1989." "As Jim Joyce said in his postgame comments, there is no dispute that last night's game should have ended differently. While the human element has always been an integral part of baseball, it is vital that mistakes on the field be addressed. Given last night's call and other recent events, I will examine our umpiring system, the expanded use of instant replay and all other related features. Before I announce any decisions, I will consult with all appropriate parties, including our two unions and the Special Committee for On-Field Matters, which consists of field managers, general managers, club owners and presidents."
runningmp Champion Author Corpus Christi Posts:24,518 Points:2,749,130 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Nov 24, 2012 11:00:46 PM Ignore runningmp Report Abuse SNOW, so you link an article that is over a year old? Bleacher Report is an opinion based site. Get me a site that is non-biased than we will talk. Remember the blown call by Jim Joyce in 2010 that cost Armando Galarraga a perfect game. Donald would have been the final out of the game. Joyce thought Jason Donald was safe...he saw the replay and admitted he blew the call. Galarraga would have become part of an elite group. There has only been 23 perfect games in the history of baseball.
SNOWMI Champion Author Michigan Posts:1,167 Points:217,505 Joined:Nov 2011	Message Posted: Nov 24, 2012 9:22:39 PM Ignore SNOWMI Report Abuse sorry cmmattia, this was for <runningmp>> look up http://bleacherreport.com/articles/911552-defining-the-human-element-mlb-umpires-call-995-of-plays-correctly this says 99.5%. It's higher than you think. i'm sure minor league is probably is less, but only great umpires who rarely were wrong moved into majors.
SNOWMI Champion Author Michigan Posts:1,167 Points:217,505 Joined:Nov 2011	Message Posted: Nov 24, 2012 8:59:21 PM Ignore SNOWMI Report Abuse >>cmmattia. look up http://bleacherreport.com/articles/911552-defining-the-human-element-mlb-umpires-call-995-of-plays-correctly this says 99.5%. It's higher than you think. i'm sure minor league is probably is less, but only great umpires who rarely were wrong moved into majors. [Edited by: SNOWMI at 11/24/2012 10:00:25 PM EST]
cmmattia Champion Author Long Island Posts:1,989 Points:392,560 Joined:Mar 2012	Message Posted: Nov 24, 2012 1:40:04 PM Ignore cmmattia Report Abuse yes .... its all about getting the call correct :)P
runningmp Champion Author Corpus Christi Posts:24,518 Points:2,749,130 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Nov 22, 2012 9:22:27 PM Ignore runningmp Report Abuse >>SNOWMI, No, umpires are 99% correct and do a great job for how tough it is...<< If you statement is correct how do you explain the attrition rate for umpires in Minor League Baseball?
SNOWMI Champion Author Michigan Posts:1,167 Points:217,505 Joined:Nov 2011	Message Posted: Nov 22, 2012 9:01:08 PM Ignore SNOWMI Report Abuse No, umpires are 99% correct and do a great job for how tough it is. But i think football has more incorrect calls than baseball. football is a weird sport so i don't watch it. Baseball is more interesting and calls make sense. Football has gray areas about plays on whether a player was down or not to end play.
Burner123 Champion Author Texas Posts:13,854 Points:2,482,665 Joined:Mar 2005	Message Posted: Oct 17, 2012 2:58:40 PM Ignore Burner123 Report Abuse I don't think it will lengthen the games, but shorten them. I will do away with the huddles and arguing and lessen the ejections.
rkt wgn Champion Author St. Louis Posts:15,354 Points:2,709,895 Joined:Dec 2004	Message Posted: Oct 17, 2012 10:16:23 AM Ignore rkt wgn Report Abuse get it right!!!
rkt wgn Champion Author St. Louis Posts:15,354 Points:2,709,895 Joined:Dec 2004	Message Posted: Oct 16, 2012 12:45:03 AM Ignore rkt wgn Report Abuse Cards got screwed tonight. After a great catch by Jay he threw the ball to first to double up the runner an the ump called him safe, but the replays clearly showed him out. The bad call tacked two runs on the score We really need instant replay. Get It Right!!!!!
rkt wgn Champion Author St. Louis Posts:15,354 Points:2,709,895 Joined:Dec 2004	Message Posted: Oct 15, 2012 4:41:10 AM Ignore rkt wgn Report Abuse I hate the Yankees , but they got screwed at second base and it led to a big inning instant replay showed that the runner was definitely out, but called safe. It completely changed the game. GET IT RIGHT!!!
maddog57 Champion Author Winston-Salem Posts:137,826 Points:2,668,725 Joined:Oct 2005	Message Posted: Oct 6, 2012 8:42:57 AM Ignore maddog57 Report Abuse No....
redsox20042007 Champion Author Wilmington Posts:1,782 Points:243,335 Joined:Sep 2012	Message Posted: Oct 6, 2012 8:15:21 AM Ignore redsox20042007 Report Abuse No replay
LeftLane1 Champion Author Georgia Posts:13,959 Points:1,865,440 Joined:May 2007	Message Posted: Oct 6, 2012 2:31:58 AM Ignore LeftLane1 Report Abuse Each Team gets a RED FLAG like in the NFL, you get 1 Challenge per game maximum, but maybe limit the total available per year so you use them when NEEDED ONLY.
Roteque Champion Author Miami Posts:639,542 Points:1,346,165 Joined:Feb 2009	Message Posted: Aug 30, 2012 4:39:41 PM Ignore Roteque Report Abuse NOPE
stantiger Rookie Author Georgia Posts:52 Points:7,775 Joined:Jul 2006	Message Posted: Aug 28, 2012 8:02:58 PM Ignore stantiger Report Abuse yes can help on missed calls.
PatAZ Champion Author Tucson Posts:9,249 Points:122,380 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: Aug 25, 2012 10:00:21 AM Ignore PatAZ Report Abuse Yes it should be expanded a bit.
rkt wgn Champion Author St. Louis Posts:15,354 Points:2,709,895 Joined:Dec 2004	Message Posted: Jul 11, 2012 9:02:37 AM Ignore rkt wgn Report Abuse Article in paper today, says they are thinking about adding foul line balls, and trapped balls on instant replay. About damn time. When they see how good that will be, they will probably add more. [Edited by: rkt wgn at 7/11/2012 10:04:26 AM EST]
budman1035 Champion Author St. Louis Posts:2,701 Points:645,675 Joined:Jul 2011	Message Posted: Jul 6, 2012 2:18:16 PM Ignore budman1035 Report Abuse Just get the call CORRECT!
runningmp Champion Author Corpus Christi Posts:24,518 Points:2,749,130 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Jul 6, 2012 10:54:24 AM Ignore runningmp Report Abuse Maybe the attitude will change when Selig leaves or passes away, but I think you would also need the managers to go along with it.
Burner123 Champion Author Texas Posts:13,854 Points:2,482,665 Joined:Mar 2005	Message Posted: Jul 5, 2012 10:05:27 AM Ignore Burner123 Report Abuse rkt wgn A very compelling argue and in principle I agree with you.
rkt wgn Champion Author St. Louis Posts:15,354 Points:2,709,895 Joined:Dec 2004	Message Posted: Jul 5, 2012 9:40:55 AM Ignore rkt wgn Report Abuse As if they don't make enough money in MLB. LOL LOL At least 2 calls were missed in yesterdays Cardinals game. Holiday threw out a runner stretching a double into a triple, but was erroneously called safe, leading to Colorado's first and only run. Also Holiday was called out at second, but replays showed him safe. I am sure there were others. Umpiring is really poor, for both sides. Lots of people say it all evens up, but, I say bull crap!!! Make it the right call. I don't care if it is against my team, just make it right!!! The technology is there, so why don't they use it? It is quick enough to use it even on balls and strikes. there are bad calls in every game being played. Some are game changing, so I really believe replays should be part of the game.... Another thing that pisses me off, is the phantom tag of second base in a double play. The Rockies player was at least 2 ft from the bag when he caught the ball and the runner was called out. Umpires have too much influence of who wins the game. Either side can win with the right UMP. [Edited by: rkt wgn at 7/5/2012 10:46:19 AM EST]
Burner123 Champion Author Texas Posts:13,854 Points:2,482,665 Joined:Mar 2005	Message Posted: Jul 1, 2012 5:28:19 PM Ignore Burner123 Report Abuse MLB said that it is too expensive to have an ump just sitting in a replay booth. They blew one today against the YANKEES. A runner missed home plate and was called safe. Oh well so much for that.
runningmp Champion Author Corpus Christi Posts:24,518 Points:2,749,130 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Jul 1, 2012 12:57:52 PM Ignore runningmp Report Abuse rkt, an easier way would be for the instant replay to be done is separate from the field. An umpire not on the field could make the call.
Burner123 Champion Author Texas Posts:13,854 Points:2,482,665 Joined:Mar 2005	Message Posted: Jun 28, 2012 8:35:46 AM Ignore Burner123 Report Abuse Most definitely, because the umps are ful of themselves.
Burner123 Champion Author Texas Posts:13,854 Points:2,482,665 Joined:Mar 2005	Message Posted: Jun 28, 2012 8:35:41 AM Ignore Burner123 Report Abuse Most definitely, because the umps are ful of themselves.
Burner123 Champion Author Texas Posts:13,854 Points:2,482,665 Joined:Mar 2005	Message Posted: Jun 16, 2012 12:28:05 PM Ignore Burner123 Report Abuse Yes, but limit it's use. Close plays at the bases and determing fair or foul balls.
Burner123 Champion Author Texas Posts:13,854 Points:2,482,665 Joined:Mar 2005	Message Posted: Jun 16, 2012 12:28:01 PM Ignore Burner123 Report Abuse Yes, but limit it's use. Close plays at the bases and determing fair or foul balls.
Burner123 Champion Author Texas Posts:13,854 Points:2,482,665 Joined:Mar 2005	Message Posted: Jun 16, 2012 12:27:55 PM Ignore Burner123 Report Abuse Yes, but limit it's use. Close plays at the bases and determing fair or foul balls.
Burner123 Champion Author Texas Posts:13,854 Points:2,482,665 Joined:Mar 2005	Message Posted: Jun 16, 2012 12:27:52 PM Ignore Burner123 Report Abuse Yes, but limit it's use. Close plays at the bases and determing fair or foul balls.
rkt wgn Champion Author St. Louis Posts:15,354 Points:2,709,895 Joined:Dec 2004	Message Posted: Jun 10, 2012 10:20:53 AM Ignore rkt wgn Report Abuse blown calls almost every day!!
rkt wgn Champion Author St. Louis Posts:15,354 Points:2,709,895 Joined:Dec 2004	Message Posted: Jun 9, 2012 7:28:44 PM Ignore rkt wgn Report Abuse Another blown call by the umps. Freese. Hits foot with batted ball ump called it. Fair ball Replay shows it hitting freezes foot
rkt wgn Champion Author St. Louis Posts:15,354 Points:2,709,895 Joined:Dec 2004	Message Posted: Jun 6, 2012 9:54:09 AM Ignore rkt wgn Report Abuse I don't know how he missed the call, he was only about 10 feet away.
rkt wgn Champion Author St. Louis Posts:15,354 Points:2,709,895 Joined:Dec 2004	Message Posted: Jun 1, 2012 8:57:55 PM Ignore rkt wgn Report Abuse Another tainted no hitter. 3rd base ump blew another call. Santana pitches a good game. Should have been a one hitter Another reason for instant replay.
rkt wgn Champion Author St. Louis Posts:15,354 Points:2,709,895 Joined:Dec 2004	Message Posted: May 23, 2012 10:45:24 AM Ignore rkt wgn Report Abuse Capn, I have to agree that being an umpire is a thankless job, kind of like being a union steward, a job I had several times in my employment. You were damned if you did, and damned if you didn't. BUT... As a union steward I had the responsibility of fighting for an individual, even when you knew he was wrong in what he did, much like being a lawyer. There was no instant replay to prove right or wrong. Using instant replay is a form of doing the right thing, and getting it right... If there isn't a definite decision to be made from replay, leave the original call stand. In a recent Cardinal game , Descalso was called safe at home in a bang,bang play. This time the umpire got it right, as he slid under the tag. I can't possibly see how the umpire could see it happen in true speed, but he called it right. Of course there was an argument about it, and if there was replay, several minutes of arguing would have been avoided. The form of replay in which the umpiring crew goes into a room to see the replays is kind of stupid. all they need is another umpire studying the replays and send the ruling to the field umpiring crew chief and let him call the play. It doesn't take as much time to look at replays as arguing the call every time. You say the umpires are graded, then there needs to be a better grading system, cause someone isn't doing his job very good... Probably Bud Selig, HUH? LOL
runningmp Champion Author Corpus Christi Posts:24,518 Points:2,749,130 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: May 23, 2012 10:16:18 AM Ignore runningmp Report Abuse captain, you lose the spirit or purity of the game argument with the steroid era.
captain013 Champion Author Maryland Posts:2,019 Points:459,630 Joined:Sep 2011	Message Posted: May 23, 2012 8:52:04 AM Ignore captain013 Report Abuse No replay. Umpires are graded. If you want a mechanical game fine. I was an umpire for 18 years. You do a disservice to how thankless and disrespected the job really was and still is. Replay is about being right over the spirit of the game. It is too much about "my team" and not enough about the game itself. Too much money involved today. I started because of blown calls in '85 & '87 that cost St Louis two world series championships. I said to myself I can do it better. I started at age 13 volunteering when no parent had the courage to step forward for their own kids or for the sport. After you have done the job for a while then condemn us over how bad you think umpires and referees are.
rkt wgn Champion Author St. Louis Posts:15,354 Points:2,709,895 Joined:Dec 2004	Message Posted: May 22, 2012 1:14:05 PM Ignore rkt wgn Report Abuse Third baseman missed Molina by at least a foot, and Yadi was called out Major league umps really suck. There should be a grading system, and lower rated umps should get the axe. Time for instant replay. [Edited by: rkt wgn at 5/22/2012 2:15:05 PM EST]
rkt wgn Champion Author St. Louis Posts:15,354 Points:2,709,895 Joined:Dec 2004	Message Posted: Apr 28, 2012 10:02:14 AM Ignore rkt wgn Report Abuse Another bad call last night. The fielder trapped a ball, and batter was called safe.... I think it was the KC game.
rkt wgn Champion Author St. Louis Posts:15,354 Points:2,709,895 Joined:Dec 2004	Message Posted: Apr 25, 2012 10:31:49 AM Ignore rkt wgn Report Abuse Baseball should copy the hockey setup... There are people who say it would make the game longer. I say bull. Last night there was two bad calls in the Cardinal Cubs game, that were argued about for at least ten minutes each, and an instant replay would have shown it within one minute. Time saved, 9 minutes each...need I say more. Also they would have gotten the call right....
rkt wgn Champion Author St. Louis Posts:15,354 Points:2,709,895 Joined:Dec 2004	Message Posted: Apr 25, 2012 10:10:19 AM Ignore rkt wgn Report Abuse also another runner was called safe at second ,when everyone in the world could see he was definitely out. Cubs win 2 because of bad umpiring. Replays are needed bad.....
rkt wgn Champion Author St. Louis Posts:15,354 Points:2,709,895 Joined:Dec 2004	Message Posted: Apr 24, 2012 7:33:15 PM Ignore rkt wgn Report Abuse Another case of lousy umpiring. The cubs just received a free run as the home plate umpire blew a call on a runner scoring from third base he did not even touch home plate and was called safe. Instant replay showed it immediately MLB should use replay as NHL does. They get it right
runningmp Champion Author Corpus Christi Posts:24,518 Points:2,749,130 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Apr 2, 2012 2:22:42 PM Ignore runningmp Report Abuse hep, as an avid baseball fan I'm for the instant replay. Quite a few people will argue it goes against the purity of the game. You lose that argument with the steroids era. I'm one of those people if it's proven you used steroids you shouldn't be allowed in the HOF. [Edited by: runningmp at 4/2/2012 3:24:21 PM EST]
BT1288 Champion Author Lincoln Posts:22,107 Points:1,424,360 Joined:May 2009	Message Posted: Apr 2, 2012 1:39:10 PM Ignore BT1288 Report Abuse If they use replay, they should put a 15 second shot (pitch) clock on the pitcher from when he gets the ball.