How would game change if there were replays in baseball? How would people react to this change?
             Throughout time it seems as though baseball has been the original sport that shaped America. America was still a very young country when baseball became an organized sport in 1876. Since then there have been some great players which have made some great plays. Along with those great plays, there have been some unbelievable blunders. It seems that every single game has what appears to be a very close call. Many of these calls become controversial, and many people believe that these bad calls could change the outcome of the game. It is because of this that a large number of fans and players would like to see some form of replay system to question the calls of the umpires. In an article in the USATODAY article Balls and Strikes, Steve Gardner argues that "It doesn't seem like a lot to ask, especially if it helps get the call right." (Gardner, S., 2004) Gardner believes that there are already delays in baseball that could easily be used to check tape to get a call right. The replay according to Gardner should not be used for every call however. Only the tough calls where the ball leave the field or there is a questionable call in the outfield should the reply be used.
             This type a system was instituted by the National Football League a few years ago. Since then the coaches have had the option to challenge calls that they believe would change the scope of the game. In exchange for this, the coaches must use one of their timeouts. The overwhelming majority of fans, players, and coaches have embraced the change. It ensures that the right call is going to be upheld. Many people feel that a similar system should come to Major League Baseball. There are some homeruns that would never have been, there are hits that may never have been either. There have been countless managers ejected from g
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