I really do not want to say much about today's game but I do want to give a quick word about video replay. If that play today, the one when the Reyes “single” was trapped, and originally called an out (then reversed) was never reversed, the Mets would easily become the quickest supporters of Video Replay.
Even though the botched Beltran call has been lost in the shuffle of 13-0 rout, the Mets have been the receivers of some horrible calls this year. I firmly believe, beyond biasness, that if today's call was made correct at that moment, the Mets would have scored at least 2 on the play. The fact that the whole situation happened drastically impacts the level of play for both teams in the game. Both teams become angry, agitated, and some respects even careless.
Before I get lost on a rant, I really believe that sort-of like how in the NFL you get two challenges a game, I feel that in Baseball each team should get one or two challenges per game. They shouldn't be able to be used for balls and strikes but on home runs, plays at the plate, and catching balls in the field (possibly plays on third or second base as well).
Although I doubt seeing this happen anytime soon, the grumbling of GM's and owners for video replay will hopefully reopen this conversation on a higher level.
