I know there has been talk about reinstating Instant Replay into baseball. Umpires can't be trusted when it comes to calling a close play. In fact sometimes they are intent on speeding the game up as strike zones widen, potential base stealers are cheated, and nail-biting moments are ruined when a curving fly ball is signaled foul when it's actually fair, changing the entire course of a game and screwing one team over royally. Besides that a fair and balanced reinforcement is needed to counter any doubts about a controversial play. The umpires miss the direction of a ball and have to form a meeting on the field and start thinking it causes trouble. Just like in the NBA I'm sure betting goes on amongst some officials and they plan on how to screw hitters at the plate in pivotal game situations.
Sometimes I think it comes down to umpires not being able to see worth a crap and just guessing. Such lousy officiating doesn't fly with fans. As a matter of fact it's one reason to throw trash on the field. Plus all those overweight umpires will benefit from Instant Replay. That way they can save their own butt by not paying attention, looking into the stands or sneaking a candy bar or hamburger out of their pocket during the middle of live action. I'm in favor of Instant Replay. It can help teams pushing for a run late in the season win close games. Plus come playoff time it will enable underdog teams not to get screwed as much on bang-bang plays and less likely have key players getting ejected from guys after calling the home umpire a fat, blind $%&*@! Take it from the game will be much better off.
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