It's only for home runs and some foul balls, but it's a big step for the sport.
Sadly, the umpires are upset because the replay equipment is being installed off of the field. Their union is all up in arms. Plus I read something about their having to call umpire supervisors in New York before reversing a call.
On the other hand, the league is also trying to make games shorter this season.
Hmm, how will this all play out?
Do the words "friggin' disaster" mean anything to you?
Here's a good quote I read from Boston Red Sox manager Terry Francona on the Boston Globe website:
- "I know they don't care what I think, but I just think if you had another umpire on the crew, and you put him in the press box, with a little monitor, he could say, 'Hey, you missed that call,' and it would take 10 seconds.They have the ability to watch a replay, just like everybody in the clubhouse does and it would be over, and it would be a great teaching tool for younger umpires who come into the league."
I know I'm totally biased, but that's genius.