although I think of myself as a bit more techno than Mr. Spicer I tend to agree with his view on this subject. Will "they" be able to hold it to one call or will "they" impose this technology on other calls?

When it comes to foot ball I like the challenges, the idea that something just may be overturned. The sweat off the brow of the fans while they await the "final" call from high up above the field and some very serious looking official with his head under a black hood stuck in a box.

Of course my view is one sided!
I am always hoping it will be for the good of my home team. Why wouldn't I want that? Even if it goes the other way, the chance we might get the call seems to be what fans like about the entire practice...

That being said will they know when to say when? I don't think so... I say, like foot ball you will see a swing a "push" if you will by fans and franchises alike that want more! More, more more!!!

"Want" more calls overturned with the hope it changes their fate, but really just "more".

Everybody wants more everything! Don't they? Can I add one more "More". Indeed I can!!!

I am a diehard Baseball enthusist, and LOVE that they have brought in "replay". Times have changed...but the GAME still will remain GREAT!...watch...

I tend to agree with JS. Some things just shouldn't change. Although there are times when our team gets the shaft with a bad call, it does seem to even out over the course of the season. And like JS said, how far will they take this? Will the ballpark frank be replaced with sushi? Enough! Baseball was just fine as it always has been - and should remain a constant.

Rickey thinks replay sucks the big one. NO REPLAY IN BASEBALL!

I enjoy the game of baseball - I enjoy umpires making correct calls - I would hate to lose a pivotal game based on an incorrect call...also, I would not enjoy 'winning' a game based on an incorrect call.
I recently saw a robot in Japan that was an umpire that called balls and strikes - why not just get rid of human umps all together and put in the robot umps?

Is that what they said when the foul poll was introduced? It'll take away the human element of getting it wrong - and that's a bad thing?

I understand the worry that balls and strikes will be subject to challenges a la football.

However, the "fan" will always be an after though to what Bud feels "the game" needs. You Judd, are just a fan with an opinion. Remember, the game is a business first and Bud is the CEO.

I am in favor of simply having the right calls made. Judd, I would not fret too much, I do not think instant replay for home runs is a total anathema to your Annie-Savoyian Church of Baseball.

I like it. It's not like we are talking about a computerized strike zone which doesn't change with the status of a game. We are talking about a fair or foul (or above or below a yellow line) ball. It's either gone or it's not....no matter what the score or inning of the game...why not get it right?

Malone- Are you making that up? I searched tirelessly, and all I came up with was this tripped-out robot pitcher, compliments of Sony. Click the link to see his him/her shake off a few signs.

Drew- But what about after Bud, bud? That's just 4 years away. Fan, writer, whatever- we pay his salary. What will his business be without us?

i have to agree there are changes in the wind. but i like this one. all of these new stadiums have funky walls and bleachers, and who the hell knows where the homerun line is when you are 300 feet away. my fear, don't let this expand and ruin the human element of the game.

In response to your question - I can't make that shit up...but as notorious for snapping photos as the Japanese are, they hold tight to their chest any photos pertaining to future technology that has not yet been released in the marketplace. Nonetheless, if you happen to be in the Yokohama area come the beginning of November, you too can see Robo-Ump - http://www.wroboto.org/