Should Baseball Have Instant Replay

re: Should Baseball Have Instant Replay

Ken — Tue, 06 Nov 2007 23:18:07 GMT

Yes, for just the calls that have been out lined, hopefully to include whether a hit was a home run or not.
I think it should be given a trail in spring training and at the All Star Game next season then re-evaluated.
In my opinion, it should be up to the umpires when to ask for the replay and not either manager.

re: Should Baseball Have Instant Replay

Bill — Wed, 07 Nov 2007 17:38:03 GMT

You start with this type of call and pretty soon it will be the same as all the other sports. The unfortunately human officials will be second-guessed by the TV cameras. Why not take the officials off the field and let them sit in nice warm or cool control rooms and make their calls from there.

re: Should Baseball Have Instant Replay

smallz — Wed, 07 Nov 2007 19:07:31 GMT

It will ultimately change the course of the game, yes some calls dont go your way and some do, but thats what the " make up call" is for. As a person who has played baseball for many years, I personally think it would have a negative impact. Think about momentum of how the crowd reacts and the unknown force that momentum provides a team. How many times has something gone a teams way that sparked a 6 run bottom of the 9th and carried a team to victory.

Heres an example of what would happen if baseball had instant replay and tell me if this sounds normal.

Lou Pinella throwing a red flag on the field instead of kicking dirt and throwing bases.

re: Should Baseball Have Instant Replay

Violet — Thu, 08 Nov 2007 12:56:44 GMT

No Way !!! Thats basball- no instant replay-no way no how NO NO NO

re: Should Baseball Have Instant Replay

facefurny — Thu, 08 Nov 2007 18:43:26 GMT

Baseball can be slooowww at times, and this would only drag out the agony of a pitcher's duel. Leave well enough alone. There will be good calls and bad calls, and it's part of thegame.

re: Should Baseball Have Instant Replay

Tom — Mon, 17 Dec 2007 22:58:21 GMT

yes, when money and glory is on the line instant replay is a must!