GMs vote in favor of instant replay (Major League Baseball)

[EveningStar]

Barry M. Bloom
MLB.com
November 6, 2007

Instant replay may now become a factor on a limited basis in Major League Baseball games...
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[BabyBeastie]

Maybe they should only have it in the WS, not during the regular season, with a trial run during the All-Star game? I couldn't imagine going through 162 games with even more delays.

I'd rather have them stick to a uniform and grooming code that was actually uniform. The long braids, jewelry, baggy-assed shirts and pants have to go.

[Beowulf]

I think it's a good idea. Do it much like the NFL does. Give a manager 1 challenge per game. If he's limited on challenges, he'll be careful as to which challenge will affect a game or not.

If he wins, he gets his way. If not, the team is charged with an out.

[DeclinetoState]

They're limiting it to decisions regarding home runs (is it a homer, or still in play, or foul?) It will result in relatively few delays. Considering how pedestrian the game is now, it won't make much difference.