re: Well it's consistent

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There's something about the judgment that just makes the game more dynamic.

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If the judgement isn't consistent (as it is in this game) then it is an unfair variable. I happen to think sports should have no other variables other than the ability and execution of each athlete.

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It causes pitchers and catchers and batters to have to change their strategies in game.

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This is an unnecessary variable that strays from allowing the best players/ teams from winning. Some pitchers/ teams may be more successful with a proper strike zone, while others may have an advantage with a larger strike zone. It needs to be consistent. It's analogous to having the width of the field vary from game to game or possession to possession in football.

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If it was computer monitored the game would become too stale.

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Do you watch baseball to see what the ump is going to call?

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That said, baseball is a miserable sport to watch when the umpire has a small strike zone.

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I bet it's miserable when a game is ruined by a stupid ump (it has certainly happen to LSU a time or two).