A year ago a Newsweek writer suggested it is time to reconsider instant
replay (at least for the playoffs.)

He argued, "It is long past time for Bud Selig and Major League Baseball to
step into the 21st century and adopt some form of instant replay-at the very
least for the playoffs-to help adjudicate close calls. The addition of
instant replay makes use of a tool already in place with one noble purpose
in mind: to help assure that baseball, with so much emotion not to mention
money invested in its results, gets the biggest calls right."

In watching the last few games especially tonight's DET-NY game, where at
least two calls were blatantly missed, I have to wonder if a grass roots
outcry could possibly change the commissioner's mind.

There was a poll some time ago where 51% were against it. I am sure the same
was true of college football - but they finally acquiesced and to my
knowledge very few have complained.

Your thoughts?

MT

Michael T. wrote:

It'll never happen.

"josh Sullivan" <cozmotone@juno.com> wrote in message
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Didn't Tony Gwynn use videos to improve his game?


Brian David Smith, San Diego, California

"Michael T." <anonymous@sbcglobal.net> wrote in message
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While it may not happen...I'd like to see an electronic
ump in the plate calling balls and strikes.
I think assuring pitchers must throw strikes will greatly
open the offense and make the game a lot more fun.
Plus I'm tired of umps completely screwing a batter
or a pitcher with a bad call. I'm also tired of stars
having a different strike zone than rookies, both at
the plate and on the mound.

The only thing I hate worse than losing is losing due to
an ump. I know tags are sometimes tough to call but there
are at most 2 or 3 of those a game. I see questionable
balls and strike calls every inning. With some
screwball umps its every at bat.

ScottW

ScottW wrote:

Ewwww. That takes all of the human drama out of the game. The umps
are human beings involved in the game just as much as any fielder or
batter. Sure they screw up but so do the players and coaches. The ump
knows the personal side of the pitchers and hitters, the toil and
emotion they go through during a game and season, maybe a curveball is
a bit outside but the pitcher had been getting it over all game long
and had the guts to try it again in a late inning situation and
deserves a break if the hitter doesn't swing...
Of course vets get some better calls. But similarly, would anybody
really have a problem with a 12 year employee getting the highback
reclining leather chair in his office while the new recruit takes the
old and ripped up stool with uneven legs?

"ScottW" <ScottW48@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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I am for an instant replay rule for post season but I am totally and
completely against electronic umpiring. First off, the strike zone is
typically consistent for each team during the game. Not umpire to umpire
but usually if you get a guy back there that will give you the high strike
he does it for both pitchers. Secondly, the whole "open the offense" is
already being done, to the detriment of the game in my opinion. If you
can't enjoy a game without seeing a bunch of home runs then you aren't
watching it right <G>. They are already doing what they can to appease the
masses that needs to see offense. Those of us who love a great pitchers
duel backed by some outstanding defense need a little break.
Lastly...how boring will it be to see the managers run out there and kick
dirt on the cord of a computer.

AG

"josh Sullivan" <cozmotone@juno.com> wrote in message
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Completely disagree. A strike should be a strike every time, and a ball
should be a ball every time. It shouldn't be open to interpretation based
on a guys years in the league, rep, or whatever.

Savage Lizard

"AguaGirl" <someone@somewhere.net> wrote in message
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A strike is clearly defined in the rule book, it should be called that way.

Savage Lizard

Michael T. wrote:


Do we go out in the backyard and send smoke signals when
there is a telephone on the coffee table? Do we hitch old
Dobbin to the shay when there is an automobile in the
garage? Technology is our servant, use it.

If by "human drama" you mean the abundance of incorrect calls and
inconsistent strike zones, then you're correct. If a sport doesn't do
everything possible to ensure a legitimate and correct result, then the
sport itself is not legitimate.