This stuff with Bud Selig never gets old.  Seriously, I know I'm pretty harsh on the good ole Commish on the show but its impossible to not be entertained by the guy.  The latest development is with baseball's flirtation with implementing instant replay.  Initially, Selg wanted to "experiment" with instant replay and possibly use it next season.  Then, he acknowledged it could be used this year.  Then MLB was embarrassed when the LLWS decided to use replay.  Yes, Little Leaguers embarrassed Big Leaguers.

I just dont understand the reluctance to use instant replay.  Its a good idea.  Home Run calls are hard to get right, especially in big moments so why not take advantage of instant replay.  The idea its going to lead to a slippery slope and instant replay will be used in everything from balls and strikes to outs on the basepahts is ridiculous.  We aren't turning over replay to some machines of a superior intellect that will suddenly take over decision making from MLB.  There's no need to fear the powers of instant replay. 

Sure, people in the NFL still complain but its much better than not having it.  Baseball has fewer rules than in the NFL.  You are either out or safe.  Its a ball or a strike.  Its either fair or foul.  Instant replay only deals with one aspect.  Critics have claimed that "human error" is part of the history of the game.  Since when do we start championing mistakes and human error as the just cause over, you know, getting it right.  Plus, as long as baseball fans have Bud Selig as commissioner there will be plenty of human error for everyone to enjoy.

I applaud Bud Selig for entertaining the idea.  Its time to implement it and be done.  No experimenting, there is no great unknown with instant replay.  Its not going to organically grow and take over baseball from Selig, though I'm starting to believe he may be considering this an actual possibility.

Let's play ball.  And then use instant replay to make sure we got it right.