Should MLB use replay?

[Big Dave2]

I know that MLB currently uses replay just for home runs. IMO that is stupid. I think it either has to be used for everything or don't use it at all. Usually the argument for using replay is that they want to get the calls "right". IMO the only way to do that is to use replay anytime it can be used to help make the "right" call. Umps just made another bad call on a liner that was ruled a catch that shoul have not been a catch. Might have ended up being only 1 out, instead it was ruled an inning ending double play. Why is this any less important than a home run?

Personally if I had to choose I would say get rid of replay in all sports and let the refs do their jobs.

Do you think that they should use it for everything?

Do you think they should not use it at all?

Do you think that they should keep it just the way it is?

[bassNspear]

NO, IMO i think the game should be played without it. Replay shouldnt be involded in the game. Make the call right, and dont have to worry about it. Baseball is meant to be played without in IMO

[Eric Wettschreck]

I'm really on the fence with this one. For the most part, amazingly, the umps make the right calls. Yeah, there have been some bad blown calls lately this postseason, but for the most part they get it right.

I like the umps making the calls. If a call is questionable the umps can gather and talk aboot it. After thinking about it for another 30 seconds I say keep replay out of the game.

Some games take long enough. Imagine how much longer they would take if every questionable call got 5 minutes worth of replay time.

[Scott K]

I would say if it is a questionable call, have the umps gather together for 30 seconds let them hash it out. Also take away the 20 cameras that are on every play making the umps look bad. No replay needed.

Or just an ump sitting upstairs behind a tv, and he can rewind and review the questionable play right away and inform the refs on the field. This way it will be quick and wont have the drama around it like the NFL.

[Larson15]

It should be kept the way it is. There is a reason there is so many umpires on the field now. With replay you would only need 2 umpires.

[bassNspear]

for years and years and years, it was "CALL IT AS YOU SEE IT" thats the way it should always be!

[wmn luv me walleye fearme]

Definately should be replay. You hate in any sport when a crappy call by an ump/ref dictates the outcome of a game. Shouldnt be any big delay like the NFL should simply be someone in a booth upstairs with all the angles correcting the call. How long does it take after a play is called and the announcer on tv says that the ump was wrong? Usually about 20 seconds. If it was going to be a drawn out drama like the nfl then no b/c baseball is long enough. Still have no idea why for the nfl they dont have one ref in a booth upstairs whose sole job it is is to review challenge plays. Also baseball calls or much more black and white, (did he beat the ball to first yes or no, was it a foul ball, yes or no) while football does have a lot of subjectivity as far as ball control, was it coming loose on the way down etc.

[fishin58]

So by the umps getting together and chatting for 2 minutes at a time and STILL getting the call wrong. Most replays take what 30 seconds and then you have a lot better judgement not what YOU think you saw the first time.

Have 1 ump up in the box and he watches the replay instantly and calls down the decision to the ump on the field.

It would not slow the game down at all. we have this great technology for a reason!

[Duffman]

Replays for everything but balls and strikes. Just get it right, I'm sick of this country's attitude, letting wrong calls and stuff just slide on by, just get it right.

[mrklean]

They need replay, look at the NFL it has helped them and over the past few season we have seen enough bad calls in MLB to warrant replay

[fishin58]

Should get a patent for this........

But the balls and strikes I think most agree are not as accurate as they should be. I am sure the technology is out there for this. Put some kind of radar in home plate so when the ball crosses the plate a beep or vibration goes off on the home plate umpire.

The ump will still use his discretion for height of the pitch for every batter. So we would still be using the ump for something. But this 4 inches off the outside corner carp has to stop. Especially when one pitcher gets the call and another does not.

[B. Amish]

there will be some sticky situations if they do go to replay.

what if theres 2 outs and guys on 2nd and 3rd. the batter hits a deep fly to the warning track. outfielder makes a diving catch for the 3rd out. but replay shows that he clearly trapped it. now you would assume in real life that if he hadn't caught it, both runs would've scored. does replay give them one run, no runs, two runs? does each runner get one base?

that's just one example, but i'm sure you could think of dozens of scenarios where stuff like this would happen. i think we'll be going to replay eventually, but how do they handle all of the different scenarios?

[B. Amish]

Should get a patent for this........

But the balls and strikes I think most agree are not as accurate as they should be. I am sure the technology is out there for this. Put some kind of radar in home plate so when the ball crosses the plate a beep or vibration goes off on the home plate umpire.

The ump will still use his discretion for height of the pitch for every batter. So we would still be using the ump for something. But this 4 inches off the outside corner carp has to stop. Especially when one pitcher gets the call and another does not.

i really don't like the idea of taking away the umpires for calling strikes and balls. it would be completely beneficial to the hitters. you'd probably never see a no hitter again or perfect game. so much of pitching is getting the ump to give you the calls on the corners. just look at a guy like buerhle or maddox.

[fishin58]

But look at the guy that does not get the call, he is forced to pitch the ball more over the plate. Giving the hitter an even more unfair advantage.

Last night is the perfect example of why replay is needed, it would have taken the umps 30 seconds to get the call down from the booth and get it right. Which would have had runners at first and third, bringing up one of the best hitters in the game.

[greebs]

But look at the guy that does not get the call, he is forced to pitch the ball more over the plate. Giving the hitter an even more unfair advantage.

Last night is the perfect example of why replay is needed, it would have taken the umps 30 seconds to get the call down from the booth and get it right. Which would have had runners at first and third, bringing up one of the best hitters in the game.

that was riduculous last night when rivera was pitching. seems like with some pitchers if the catcher catches the pitch it must be a strike.

[B. Amish]

true, but i still think having a computer calling pitches would benefit the hitters much much much more than any benefit the pitchers would see.

[Larson15]

Coming from playing a high level of baseball, the strike zone has gotten small enough compared to what it used to be. Replay for balls and strikes would squeeze the pitcher even more.

[harvey lee]

I hate seeing a game decide on one bad call that could have been overturned with a replay.

I would not have a replay for ball ands strike as that should be the unps call but as far as the other calls, a ump could miss a play being on the wrong side of it.

I do believe that some of the better pitchers do get the close call for a strike.

All for it.

[bucketmouth64]

I think replay should only be involved if it involves a run such as a home run or a play at the plate. Everything else should stay the same, call it as they see it. If the challenging team loses the replay they are charged an out. Only allow 3 challenges per game.

[S.D. Ice Angular]

NOPE!!!

What is in place now is plenty

There are no "Do-Overs" in Baseball as there is in Football.

SD

[dan z]

I would love it!

we were talking about it in the duck boat. we were thinkin to take away a out if the ruling on the feild stands. I know it would take time and make games longer but come on we( the twins) would have loved using it on a few plays.