First instant replay used in MLB tonight

[GigaBear]

Yanks-Rays. A-Rod hits a moon shot into the LF corner, called a HR on the field, umps confer and review, then stand by the original call.


Appears to be a correct call.


Is this good for the game? Bad for the game? What say you?

[biggmatt24]

Indifferent on the whole thing. That's probably a byproduct of the Padres sucking so badly this year.

I guess it's good to get the call right, but they get the call right 99+% of the time without replay. Don't know if the <1% is worth the time and effort.

[Limnos]

With the money that is in play for games this is a good thing. Personally I would rather stick to the game as it has been played for years...without it. However, this is a good idea probably.

[atxtraveler]

Indifferent on the whole thing. That's probably a byproduct of the Padres sucking so badly this year.

I guess it's good to get the call right, but they get the call right 99+% of the time without replay. Don't know if the <1% is worth the time and effort.

Matt... want to go to the game next Wednesday? I will be in town.

[biggmatt24]

Yeah, I think Wed will work. I'll check in the morning and let you know.