Upon Further Review...

by jamesar on Aug 23, 2010 12:59 PM EDT

After watching the past few days of the 2010 Little League World Series from Williamsport, (Yes, I really was that bored) I STILL can't see why Bud Selig hasn't opted for instant replay. In the LLWS, there have been a few challenges, even some overturned calls (In case you haven't watched, managers can challenge just about any call- Excluding judgement calls, of course, and can keep challenging UNTIL THEY ARE WRONG. After an incorrect challenge, the manager cannot challenge until extra innings.). The umpires are happy, I'm happy, the players are happy.

So, how would this work in the majors? Well, you could have 5-man umpiring crews, and put one of them in a booth indoors with access to the replay equipment. Or, you could go in the NFL's direction and put a monitor in, let's say, a camera well, that way there is no need to leave the field.

How does this relate to a Tigers blog? Galarraga. 'nuff said.

Poll

Do you like the LLWS replay system?

Bring it into the majors! NOW!!!!

23 votes

It needs some work. Start it in spring training.

17 votes

I HATE this system!!!!

9 votes

Haven't watched the LLWS this year.

6 votes

55 votes | Poll has closed

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did you mean "including" judgment calls?

what else is there to challenge? You could always challenge calls where you thought a rule was gotten wrong.

Japan challenged an out call at third last night. The replay booth, citing the lack of inconclusive evidence, failed to overturn the call and, thereby, left a wrong call in place … IMO, of course.

Rooting for Tiger stripes, not pinstripes

by JerseyTigerFan on Aug 23, 2010 4:59 PM EDT reply actions