Should Baseball have a replay system?

**Hooe** · 02-28-2012, 01:11 AM

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Doing something solely because "it's the way it's always been done" is the worst line of reasoning in any facet of life. Baseball is no exception.

**umpire** · 02-28-2012, 09:12 AM

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Originally posted by Dayman

I don't get why human error is "part of the game".

Is there anything else in life where we're totally fine with getting **** wrong even though we can correct it just because tradition demands it? Times change.

human error adds more exicment more elemt to the game with any sport even if you have replay. i bump this thread up 1. its already made 2. it was the newest one of ir and 3. its already a topic made i am not going to make another one and have it locked. Just cause times changed does not mean the game needs to changed. Maybe people need to change and understand how diffuclt it is to umpire baseball/softball.

Originally posted by CHooe

Doing something solely because "it's the way it's always been done" is the worst line of reasoning in any facet of life. Baseball is no exception.

so following the crowd is what you want to do that can just be as bad.... as what you want to say in this. You have to understand from a baseball fan and umpire view point. Just cause time changes does not mean the game needs to. People don't like change and its hard to try to put replay in baseball for the fact that only the umpire making the call has a right to change it or ask for help. ONLY IF HE WANTS TO. that is a rule. no other umpire can change reserve citizens another umpire call

edit: sorry guys i thought the date said 2012 not 2002 my bad

55 · 02-28-2012, 10:01 AM

Re: SHOULD BASEBALL HAVE A REPLAY SYSTEM?......

For the fair/foul home run close calls they already have - yes.

For bang bang plays at a base that are either safe/out - maybe.

For balls and strikes - HELL NO!

**snepp** · 02-28-2012, 10:58 AM

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Human error is fine....when it's the error of a player.

Umpire error is just frustrating and often maddening.

**umpire** · 02-28-2012, 01:28 PM

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Originally posted by snepp

Human error is fine....when it's the error of a player.

Umpire error is just frustrating and often maddening.

the point of umpire error is like a player error there humans its going to happen. why is ok for the player to be able to make and error but not an umpire whats makes him have to be 100 % perfect??? an umpire is a human like it or not.

Originally posted by 55

For the fair/foul home run close calls they already have - yes.

For bang bang plays at a base that are either safe/out - maybe.

For balls and strikes - HELL NO!

seem you're more on the fence with replay i just don't agree with it... i am fine with what they got now

**Bellsprout** · 02-28-2012, 02:10 PM

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Originally posted by umpire

why is ok for the player to be able to make and error but not an umpire whats makes him have to be 100 % perfect???

Because we have the technology to fix the umpire errors.

**ImTellinTim** · 02-28-2012, 02:20 PM

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Originally posted by Dayman

Because we have the technology to fix the umpire errors.

They have the same arguements in soccer. Then you get things like this situation over the weekend:

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Called a non-goal! It would have taken a maximum of 1 minute to look at that, relay the information to the fourth official, and determine it a goal. Similar obvious situations should be able to be overturned in baseball. We have the technology to get it done, let's get it right.

**snepp** · 02-28-2012, 02:33 PM

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I know I watch baseball with the hopes of there being massive umpire **** ups, that's where the real excitement is at, human error.

Spoiler

**ImTellinTim** · 02-28-2012, 02:47 PM

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I hate you for that pic. Also, that was with an extra ump in place specifically for plays like that.

**umpire** · 02-28-2012, 03:46 PM

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Originally posted by Dayman

Because we have the technology to fix the umpire errors.

not really.... just cause there replay does not mean you going to get a clear answer out of it.... i am so tired of umpire getting crap for only doing there job... stop trying to ask for perfect and get over it
the only umpire who derseve crap is joe west....

Do anyone of you know rules of the baseball game?

Originally posted by ImTellinTim

They have the same arguements in soccer. Then you get things like this situation over the weekend:

Called a non-goal! It would have taken a maximum of 1 minute to look at that, relay the information to the fourth official, and determine it a goal. Similar obvious situations should be able to be overturned in baseball. We have the technology to get it done, let's get it right.

dont ever compare baseball to soccer... and they said it take 1-2 minute for a mlb replay on home runs.... well it takes longer than that.

**Bellsprout** · 02-28-2012, 03:51 PM

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Originally posted by umpire

not really.... just cause there replay does not mean you going to get a clear answer out of it.... i am so tired of umpire getting crap for only doing there job... stop trying to ask for perfect and get over it
the only umpire who derseve crap is joe west....

Do anyone of you know rules of the baseball game?

dont ever compare baseball to soccer... and they said it take 1-2 minute for a mlb replay on home runs.... well it takes longer than that.

You're telling me we don't have the technology to put cameras down the foul lines to see if balls are fair or foul? I'm pretty sure there's a screenshot above your post that blows holes in that theory.

**ImTellinTim** · 02-28-2012, 04:19 PM

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Originally posted by umpire

dont ever compare baseball to soccer... and they said it take 1-2 minute for a mlb replay on home runs.... well it takes longer than that.

Whoa there tough guy. The points made against replay in soccer are actually very similar to the arguments that baseball curmudgeons make. Maybe you should research that instead of dismissing it simply because you don't like the sport.

**NYJets** · 02-28-2012, 04:20 PM

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Originally posted by umpire

the point of umpire error is like a player error there humans its going to happen. why is ok for the player to be able to make and error but not an umpire whats makes him have to be 100 % perfect??? an umpire is a human like it or not.

Because nobody goes to a game to watch umpires umpire.

**sydrogerdavid** · 02-28-2012, 04:52 PM

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If we can have a trade off of getting replay and getting rid of the DH, then yes.

**Perfect Zero** · 02-28-2012, 04:53 PM

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The replay system should be expanded to include these categories

Home Run (already in use)
Fair or Foul
Catch or Trap
Safe or Out
Hit Batsman
Tag Plays

However, the caveat should be that the umpires use a mobile device or a "fifth umpire" in order to review these calls. I don't want them going into the dugout every time somebody wants to make a challenge. If the crew chief or the "fifth umpire" deem it necessary to review the play, then it should be viewed again.

Originally posted by sydrogerdavid

If we can have a trade off of getting replay then getting rid of the DH, then yes.

I say we make the Designated Hitter rule a part of both leagues. If the National League teams still want to use a pitcher to bat, they are more than free to do so...

Should Baseball have a replay system?

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