MLB hopes to use replay in '08

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Major League Baseball is working out technical issues to start instant replay for boundary calls such as home runs, hoping to institute the system this season. "We've got lots of time in August," Bob DuPuy, the sport's chief operating officer, said Wednesday as a two-day owners' meeting began. "There's plenty of August still to go." Replay was among the topics discussed but doesn't require a vote because it is not a rule change. "There's not any opposition to it that I've heard," DuPuy said. Commissioner Bud Selig, once a staunch opponent, appears to be more comfortable with the use of replay. A rash of missed boundary calls -- fair or foul, over the fence or not -- prompted Selig to alter his opposition. Replays would not be used to review close plays on the bases or balls and strikes.

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August 14, 2008 09:21 AM ET

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Who cares? GO SOX!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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August 14, 2008 09:21 AM ET

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August 14, 2008 09:22 AM ET

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Dangit Nolesbomb!
Ruined my day!

Time to find a dog to kick...

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August 14, 2008 09:24 AM ET

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Sorry but I had to get the Sox in first. :)

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August 14, 2008 09:24 AM ET

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Sorry you know the Sox have to be in first. :)

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August 14, 2008 09:25 AM ET

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Oops didn't know the first one posted.

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August 14, 2008 09:27 AM ET

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Off to a great start there noles ;)

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August 14, 2008 09:28 AM ET

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No replay, that stinks.

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August 14, 2008 09:28 AM ET

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Will the managers have little red flags to throw out on the field?

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August 14, 2008 09:30 AM ET

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Off to a great start there noles ;)
RedSoxBabe | 08/14/08, 09:27 AM

That's what happens when you stay away for awhile. I'm in a slump. Gotta hit my way out of it. :)

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August 14, 2008 09:32 AM ET

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Do you really think it will matter to Ozzie Gueillen what the replay shows? He's going to get his money's worth anyways. Hell he may even go after the replay guy.

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August 14, 2008 09:34 AM ET

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They better really limit the use. Anyhting more then HR's is too much.

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August 14, 2008 09:34 AM ET

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Bud Selig looks like an elf. Those pointy ears don't fool me!

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August 14, 2008 09:44 AM ET

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Boy this one sure got off topic in a hurry...........hope grossedout doesn't come over here.

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August 14, 2008 09:45 AM ET

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Twins Fan 2 :)

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August 14, 2008 09:48 AM ET

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Twins Fan 2 :)
nolesdabomb | 08/14/08, 09:45 AM

You rang?

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August 14, 2008 10:01 AM ET

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No replay. this ain't football.

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August 14, 2008 10:02 AM ET

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ahhh whats it gonna hurt. i say doooo it

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August 14, 2008 10:04 AM ET

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I like replay for the boundary calls. Now all we need is a laser grid that paints the strike zone, and we'll have the XMLB. Manny can change his name to "He Hate Me."

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August 14, 2008 10:05 AM ET

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I like replay for the boundary calls. Now all we need is a laser grid that paints the strike zone, and we'll have the XMLB. Manny can change his name to "He Hate Me."

Atro Steals Your Base | 08/14/08, 10:04 AM
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to find out who bats first each team gets one pitch and whoever hits it farther gets to pick when they bat