Should baseball use instant replay? (1 Viewer)

[Da Guru]

The game ended last night with a Rockie player tagging up and a sac fly. The OF made a nice throw..the catcher blocked the plate, the Rockie player made a headfirst slide but never came near the plate..catcher picked up the ball and tagged him..but the ump was already "slowy" making the safe call.

This is a situation for replay..it possibly cost the Padres a playoff spot.

What did everyone else think of the call?

 

[Green94]

The game ended last night with a Rockie player tagging up and a sac fly. The OF made a nice throw..the catcher bvlocked the plate, the Rockie player made a headfirst slide but never came near the plate..catcher picked up the ball and tagged him..but the ump was already "slowy" making the safe call.This is a situation for replay..it possibly cost the Padres a playoff spot.What did everyone else think of the call?

The HR by Colorado earlier in the game that was called a double could have cost them the game.

 

[fred_1_15301]

The game ended last night with a Rockie player tagging up and a sac fly. The OF made a nice throw..the catcher bvlocked the plate, the Rockie player made a headfirst slide but never came near the plate..catcher picked up the ball and tagged him..but the ump was already "slowy" making the safe call.This is a situation for replay..it possibly cost the Padres a playoff spot.What did everyone else think of the call?

This game should have never even went to extra innings. The Rockies were jobbed earlier in the game. The only team that benefited from the Umps ineptitude was the Phillies.

 

[Capella]

God no.

 

[Tremendous Upside]

God no.

Yankee games would be like 5 hours with instant replay

 

[wilked]

nope

edit to add...if this cost the Sox the series it is possible I would feel differently

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[Da Guru]

I agree somewhat, but the way the game ended last night just did not seem right.

 

[Hammered Finz]

Not sure.. on one hand, I'd like to see the calls made correctly, but on the other hand, the games are already long enough, and even if you allow 2-3 'challenges' per team, that will add at least 20-30 minutes per game. Every manager will use them, especially in situations where they want to warm pitchers up.. it will be abused.. also, do you use replay for balls and strikes? Close plays at the bases? My gut feeling is that the umpires get 98% of the calls correct, and replay would just take away from the game..

 

[ffldrew]

I think they could add some less intrusive technology for the homerun calls. They should institute the same type of technology used in tennis when then have in and out calls. I like it better than someone staring at a tv screen and relying on what camera angles happen to be there for the day.

The plays at the plate are really difficult to determine IMO.

 

[Wrigley]

#### NO!!!!

IR should not be a part of sports, period.

 

[Doctor Detroit]

The game ended last night with a Rockie player tagging up and a sac fly. The OF made a nice throw..the catcher bvlocked the plate, the Rockie player made a headfirst slide but never came near the plate..catcher picked up the ball and tagged him..but the ump was already "slowy" making the safe call.This is a situation for replay..it possibly cost the Padres a playoff spot.What did everyone else think of the call?

The HR by Colorado earlier in the game that was called a double could have cost them the game.

Should be a poll, and hell ####### no. Baseball for the most part does an outstanding job and even if you had instant replay, that call would have stood because there was no conclusive evidence to overturn it.

 

[Challenge Everything]

Just saw a YouTube video of the final sacrifice. I did not know the impact of the play at all as I did not watch the game or anything. With that said, the guy never touched home plate and was clearly out. The problem with a play like that with the slow call is that the runners would have continued to run and possibly advance while the ump was making the call. But, the Rockies player was out, no ifs, ands, or buts about it.

 

[Doctor Detroit]

Just saw a YouTube video of the final sacrifice. I did not know the impact of the play at all as I did not watch the game or anything. With that said, the guy never touched home plate and was clearly out. The problem with a play like that with the slow call is that the runners would have continued to run and possibly advance while the ump was making the call. But, the Rockies player was out, no ifs, ands, or buts about it.

Every baseball expert I heard today said it was inconclusive. He may have been out, but he is not "clearly, no ifs, ands, or buts about it" out.

 

[jonessed]

Just saw a YouTube video of the final sacrifice. I did not know the impact of the play at all as I did not watch the game or anything. With that said, the guy never touched home plate and was clearly out. The problem with a play like that with the slow call is that the runners would have continued to run and possibly advance while the ump was making the call. But, the Rockies player was out, no ifs, ands, or buts about it.

Every baseball expert I heard today said it was inconclusive. He may have been out, but he is not "clearly, no ifs, ands, or buts about it" out.

It's clear as day in the video. You would have to be blind not to see it. What's done is done, but that call was missed and it's not close.

 

[Doctor Detroit]

Just saw a YouTube video of the final sacrifice. I did not know the impact of the play at all as I did not watch the game or anything. With that said, the guy never touched home plate and was clearly out. The problem with a play like that with the slow call is that the runners would have continued to run and possibly advance while the ump was making the call. But, the Rockies player was out, no ifs, ands, or buts about it.

Every baseball expert I heard today said it was inconclusive. He may have been out, but he is not "clearly, no ifs, ands, or buts about it" out.

It's clear as day in the video. You would have to be blind not to see it. What's done is done, but that call was missed and it's not close.

Buster Olney says different (inconclusive).

 

[jonessed]

Just saw a YouTube video of the final sacrifice. I did not know the impact of the play at all as I did not watch the game or anything. With that said, the guy never touched home plate and was clearly out. The problem with a play like that with the slow call is that the runners would have continued to run and possibly advance while the ump was making the call. But, the Rockies player was out, no ifs, ands, or buts about it.

Every baseball expert I heard today said it was inconclusive. He may have been out, but he is not "clearly, no ifs, ands, or buts about it" out.

It's clear as day in the video. You would have to be blind not to see it. What's done is done, but that call was missed and it's not close.

Buster Olney says different (inconclusive).

I don't need someone to tell me something I can see for myself. The video is available and it's pretty darn clear. Maybe they should put a siren and red strobe light in the backdrop to help Buster out.

 

[Doctor Detroit]

Just saw a YouTube video of the final sacrifice. I did not know the impact of the play at all as I did not watch the game or anything. With that said, the guy never touched home plate and was clearly out. The problem with a play like that with the slow call is that the runners would have continued to run and possibly advance while the ump was making the call. But, the Rockies player was out, no ifs, ands, or buts about it.

Every baseball expert I heard today said it was inconclusive. He may have been out, but he is not "clearly, no ifs, ands, or buts about it" out.

It's clear as day in the video. You would have to be blind not to see it. What's done is done, but that call was missed and it's not close.

Buster Olney says different (inconclusive).

I don't need someone to tell me something I can see for myself. The video is available and it's pretty darn clear. Maybe they should put a siren and red strobe light in the backdrop to help Buster out.

I don't have a dog in the fight and say he looks out but his pinky may have scrapped the plate. That puff of dirt makes it hard to tell and certainly makes it inconclusive IMO. Still, not a great way to end a game like that. The HR call was worse to me. I thought it was a homer right away.

 

[tommyGunZ]

Just saw a YouTube video of the final sacrifice. I did not know the impact of the play at all as I did not watch the game or anything. With that said, the guy never touched home plate and was clearly out. The problem with a play like that with the slow call is that the runners would have continued to run and possibly advance while the ump was making the call. But, the Rockies player was out, no ifs, ands, or buts about it.

Every baseball expert I heard today said it was inconclusive. He may have been out, but he is not "clearly, no ifs, ands, or buts about it" out.

It's clear as day in the video. You would have to be blind not to see it. What's done is done, but that call was missed and it's not close.

Buster Olney says different (inconclusive).

I don't need someone to tell me something I can see for myself. The video is available and it's pretty darn clear. Maybe they should put a siren and red strobe light in the backdrop to help Buster out.

I don't have a dog in the fight and say he looks out but his pinky may have scrapped the plate. That puff of dirt makes it hard to tell and certainly makes it inconclusive IMO. Still, not a great way to end a game like that. The HR call was worse to me. I thought it was a homer right away.

I don't think it was a HR. I think it hit the yellow bar at the top of the fence and bounced back.

 

[jtnt1096]

Just saw a YouTube video of the final sacrifice. I did not know the impact of the play at all as I did not watch the game or anything. With that said, the guy never touched home plate and was clearly out. The problem with a play like that with the slow call is that the runners would have continued to run and possibly advance while the ump was making the call. But, the Rockies player was out, no ifs, ands, or buts about it.

Every baseball expert I heard today said it was inconclusive. He may have been out, but he is not "clearly, no ifs, ands, or buts about it" out.

It's clear as day in the video. You would have to be blind not to see it. What's done is done, but that call was missed and it's not close.

Buster Olney says different (inconclusive).

I don't need someone to tell me something I can see for myself. The video is available and it's pretty darn clear. Maybe they should put a siren and red strobe light in the backdrop to help Buster out.

I don't have a dog in the fight and say he looks out but his pinky may have scrapped the plate. That puff of dirt makes it hard to tell and certainly makes it inconclusive IMO. Still, not a great way to end a game like that. The HR call was worse to me. I thought it was a homer right away.

Even with replay, the play at the plate would not have been overturned. It was clearly inconclusive.The home run was a different story. The top yellow line is padding. There is no way that ball hit padding and bounced that far from where it hit the fence. That ball obviously hit something harder on the other side of the yellow.

 

[TitusIII]

Of course we should, billions of dollars are at stake...

When the technology is available to help determine the accuracy of a close call, it should be used. A no brainer in my opinion.

 

[tommyGunZ]

Just saw a YouTube video of the final sacrifice. I did not know the impact of the play at all as I did not watch the game or anything. With that said, the guy never touched home plate and was clearly out. The problem with a play like that with the slow call is that the runners would have continued to run and possibly advance while the ump was making the call. But, the Rockies player was out, no ifs, ands, or buts about it.

Every baseball expert I heard today said it was inconclusive. He may have been out, but he is not "clearly, no ifs, ands, or buts about it" out.

It's clear as day in the video. You would have to be blind not to see it. What's done is done, but that call was missed and it's not close.

Buster Olney says different (inconclusive).

I don't need someone to tell me something I can see for myself. The video is available and it's pretty darn clear. Maybe they should put a siren and red strobe light in the backdrop to help Buster out.

I don't have a dog in the fight and say he looks out but his pinky may have scrapped the plate. That puff of dirt makes it hard to tell and certainly makes it inconclusive IMO. Still, not a great way to end a game like that. The HR call was worse to me. I thought it was a homer right away.

Even with replay, the play at the plate would not have been overturned. It was clearly inconclusive.The home run was a different story. The top yellow line is padding. There is no way that ball hit padding and bounced that far from where it hit the fence. That ball obviously hit something harder on the other side of the yellow.

At the top of the padding is a yellow bar. I think the ball hit the yellow bar and bounced back.

 

[ffldrew]

Just saw a YouTube video of the final sacrifice. I did not know the impact of the play at all as I did not watch the game or anything. With that said, the guy never touched home plate and was clearly out. The problem with a play like that with the slow call is that the runners would have continued to run and possibly advance while the ump was making the call. But, the Rockies player was out, no ifs, ands, or buts about it.

Every baseball expert I heard today said it was inconclusive. He may have been out, but he is not "clearly, no ifs, ands, or buts about it" out.

It's clear as day in the video. You would have to be blind not to see it. What's done is done, but that call was missed and it's not close.

Buster Olney says different (inconclusive).

I don't need someone to tell me something I can see for myself. The video is available and it's pretty darn clear. Maybe they should put a siren and red strobe light in the backdrop to help Buster out.

I don't have a dog in the fight and say he looks out but his pinky may have scrapped the plate. That puff of dirt makes it hard to tell and certainly makes it inconclusive IMO. Still, not a great way to end a game like that. The HR call was worse to me. I thought it was a homer right away.

Even with replay, the play at the plate would not have been overturned. It was clearly inconclusive.The home run was a different story. The top yellow line is padding. There is no way that ball hit padding and bounced that far from where it hit the fence. That ball obviously hit something harder on the other side of the yellow.

At the top of the padding is a yellow bar. I think the ball hit the yellow bar and bounced back.

It's just padding and flat - I've been to hundreds of games at Coors and I've never seen a carom like that (a hard left) - it hit a fixed chair post for the wheelchair section.

 

[tommyGunZ]

Just saw a YouTube video of the final sacrifice. I did not know the impact of the play at all as I did not watch the game or anything. With that said, the guy never touched home plate and was clearly out. The problem with a play like that with the slow call is that the runners would have continued to run and possibly advance while the ump was making the call. But, the Rockies player was out, no ifs, ands, or buts about it.

Every baseball expert I heard today said it was inconclusive. He may have been out, but he is not "clearly, no ifs, ands, or buts about it" out.

It's clear as day in the video. You would have to be blind not to see it. What's done is done, but that call was missed and it's not close.

Buster Olney says different (inconclusive).

I don't need someone to tell me something I can see for myself. The video is available and it's pretty darn clear. Maybe they should put a siren and red strobe light in the backdrop to help Buster out.

I don't have a dog in the fight and say he looks out but his pinky may have scrapped the plate. That puff of dirt makes it hard to tell and certainly makes it inconclusive IMO. Still, not a great way to end a game like that. The HR call was worse to me. I thought it was a homer right away.

Even with replay, the play at the plate would not have been overturned. It was clearly inconclusive.The home run was a different story. The top yellow line is padding. There is no way that ball hit padding and bounced that far from where it hit the fence. That ball obviously hit something harder on the other side of the yellow.

At the top of the padding is a yellow bar. I think the ball hit the yellow bar and bounced back.

It's just padding and flat - I've been to hundreds of games at Coors and I've never seen a carom like that (a hard left) - it hit a fixed chair post for the wheelchair section.

There is a yellow bar along the top of the padding. That is what the ball hit.