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<!--quoteo(post=99789:date=Jun 3 2010, 05:40 PM:name=Ace)-->QUOTE (Ace @ Jun 3 2010, 05:40 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec--><!--quoteo(post=99658:date=Jun 2 2010, 09:30 PM:name=Butcher)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Butcher @ Jun 2 2010, 09:30 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec--><!--quoteo(post=99656:date=Jun 2 2010, 08:25 PM:name=Ace)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Ace @ Jun 2 2010, 08:25 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->Plays like this happen all the time, though... that's the thing.<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
They do. Isn't that a problem?
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So... you're saying there should be instant replay review of all close calls at a base? That's fine if that's your position, I'm just curious. For me - that's way too much review and time.
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Give the managers a challenge flag and 1 or 2 challenges a game.
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Instant replay can't work in baseball though in so many situations. Say there's a runner on first. If the batter is wrongly called for the third out at 2nd trying to stretch out a double, the play becomes dead. What do you do with the runner rounding third?
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<!--quoteo(post=99784:date=Jun 3 2010, 05:03 PM:name=Kid)-->QUOTE (Kid @ Jun 3 2010, 05:03 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec--><!--quoteo(post=99756:date=Jun 3 2010, 02:43 PM:name=bz)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (bz @ Jun 3 2010, 02:43 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->I don't believe that there would be a precedent set if they reversed that call. The Indians were down 0-3. They only had one base runner when the last out was called (not enough to win or tie), and they lose if Joyce makes the right call. Either way it's a loss for the Indians. So Selig could make a rule that states a play reversal can only take place when the reversal will not effect the outcome of the game, ie the winner of the game won't change. That wouldn't set a precedent and would only come into play with instances like this. Heck, he could even make that rule, correct the mistake, and then reverse the rule afterwards.<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
And so you'd have it so that only meaningless calls can be overturned? I don't think that makes sense. If you were going to allow only certain calls be overturned, wouldn't you do the opposite (i.e. allow the Commissioner to reverse calls when they changed the outcome of the game to keep the wrong team from winning)?
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I don't want the call changed. I'm just saying there is necessarily a precedent to be set if it did.
If Angelo had picked McClellin, I would have been expecting to hear by training camp that kid has stage 4 cancer, is actually 5'2" 142 lbs, is a chick who played in a 7 - 0 defensive scheme who only rotated in on downs which were 3 and 34 yds + so is not expecting to play a down in the NFL until the sex change is complete and she puts on another 100 lbs. + but this is Emery's first pick so he'll get a pass with a bit of questioning. - 1060Ivy
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Let each manager dispute two calls a game. Put a guy in the booth to watch for mistakes, have him make the call on disputes. It wouldn't slow down the game at all.
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<!--quoteo(post=99789:date=Jun 3 2010, 05:40 PM:name=Ace)-->QUOTE (Ace @ Jun 3 2010, 05:40 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec--><!--quoteo(post=99658:date=Jun 2 2010, 09:30 PM:name=Butcher)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Butcher @ Jun 2 2010, 09:30 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec--><!--quoteo(post=99656:date=Jun 2 2010, 08:25 PM:name=Ace)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Ace @ Jun 2 2010, 08:25 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->Plays like this happen all the time, though... that's the thing.<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
They do. Isn't that a problem?
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So... you're saying there should be instant replay review of all close calls at a base? That's fine if that's your position, I'm just curious. For me - that's way too much review and time.
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Not what I'm saying.
I'm saying MLB could use technology so there doesn't have to be an instant replay review to begin with. For example -- in tennis, during the serve, you've probably noticed (if you watch tennis) that if there's a fault that's close to the line, there's a loud "beep." That prevents any close calls on the serve going the wrong way. Ever. There's never a need to argue or even question it.
MLB could implement something like that. Probably not something that beeps, but a variation on that.
Another solution is to give every umpire a headset (as leonard mentioned). Have one or two guys in a booth reviewing every play. If there's ever a close play, the umpire could easily just check in via his headset and get an immediate answer -- they wouldn't even have to leave the field like they do now. It's kind of funny how 40,000 fans in attendance were able to see an obvious blown call in a huge situation, but the umpire, who is there on the field, right in front of the play completely blew it. The whole thing could have been (and can be, in the future) avoided if MLB just adopted a system to prevent close calls going the wrong way.
ESPN, Fox, pretty much every network that shows baseball games has technology that can track pitches with pinpoint accuracy. It seems ridiculous that MLB doesn't use any of the systems that are already available to avoid blown calls -- except the occasional botched home run call.
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That sounds more than reasonable to me.
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Dave Trembley was officially fired last night by the O's. Juan Samuel is the interim manager.
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McPhail sure is an awesome President.
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No one is talking about how many perfect games have been pitched in 2010...how weird that is and how absolutely INSANE statistically, one more would have been.
Based upon how everything has unfolded since Wednesday, history will reflect that in every baseball fan's mind, Galarraga threw a perfect game. It will never be forgotten.
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What won't be forgotten?
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Everyone is already calling this the "Year of the Pitcher"
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MLB offensive talent has to be at an all-time low, methinks. What a reversal from just 10 years ago. You have to wonder how much PED testing is playing a part in all this.
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The 1b umpire can not see the ball and the base at the same time. He might miss a very close play, especially, if he can't hear the ball hit the mitt. If another umpire thinks the call is wrong, he can use the headset (without showing the other umpire up). The umpire making the call - who may have had the better view - can say either "I am 100% sure", or "I couldn't really see it."
There have been times, that an umpire has made a call, that is his responsibility, that he did not see. I would be nice if he could get help and avoid embarrassment.
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Cole Hamels is doing something kinda interesting through 6 innings. Of course, the Phillies haven't scored a run yet...
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