Calling it a historic moment, Commissioner Bud Selig said Thursday that Major League Baseball plans to expand its video review process next season, giving managers a tool they've never had in an effort to dramatically reduce the number of incorrect calls made in games. Selig made the announcement after two days of meetings with representatives of the 30 teams. The proposal is to be voted on by the owners in November. "I'm proud of them," Selig said of the replay committee. "It's worked out remarkably well. It's historic. There's no question about it." Source: ESPN
disagree. the umps would never review anything and nothing would get corrected. this is very similar to the nfl challenge system. i have no problem with it.
The umps review stuff now on their own. Why would they stop continuing to do so? It doesn't even have to be umps on the field. It could be an official at a video location like college football.
It should just be reviewed if there's something in question...I mean how many close calls are there per game that could warrant a challenge? Managers will start throwing challenge flags to give their bullpen pitchers more time to warm up or stall to make a lineup change...
I haven't read the article, but I thought I heard that the reviews will happen at MLB headquarters...very similar to what the NHL does.
they rarely review things unless asked to do so. they're reviewing things IF one of the managers complains ......... the umps aren't going to review close plays at first base or on a trapped ball unless the manager complains. so, wouldn't that be the same as a 'manager challenge' ?? what's the difference?
yes, they will all be handled from a central office in new york. this is really a big step for baseball, embracing technology in a big way. somewhat surprising considering how hard they have fought it and protected their umpires in the past.
