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Originally Posted by ThoseBackPages
You (as a team) get to be wrong twice for the first nine innings. doesnt mater who uses it, once you are wrong twice, thats it. could be in the first inning.
This will (should) keep egos in check.
also, its pretty much an instant thing. there is no lingering, no looking into the dugout. the HP Umpire has the right to refuse the challenge if they feel it took too long to challenge, or if the player looks into the dugout for help
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I agree. I was at about 6 spring training games this year when this challenge system was implemented. There were actually fewer challenges than I expected. Egos really weren't much of a factor. Both offensive and defensive players seemed very prudent with challenges and were usually right. And added benefit was that it provided an entertaining moment for the crowd as the challenge was broadcast on the scoreboard for all to watch. It look little time, didn't disrupt the game, and was fun. I still want fully ABS, but I didn't mind the challenge system at the games.