Bud Selig speaks: Commissioner won't reverse blown call, will examine more instant replay

Baseball commissioner Bud Selig spoke at the end of instant replay following the game Armando Galarraga was not perfect, but these rapid changes or expect reverse call Jim Joyce should not be blown away in their hearts.

However, it seems as if Selig will be more active in the proposal to expand instant replay.

Selig released a statement Thursday noting that, for the baseball players union and the referees' committee and on the ground to improve the game will take a look down on the back in the wake of the flap on Wednesday.

The main part of the statement Selig in:

While the human element has always been an integral part of a baseball game, it is important to be dealt with mistakes on the pitch. Given the call last night and other recent events, and will consider our [umpiring], and expanded use of instant replay, and all other relevant features.

Selig would need the approval of both unions to expand replay in any form.

While there was spirited debate of the Selig to reverse the call Joyce blown away, the Commissioner did not specify whether he was thinking in that, in spite of various reports and indicated that, at least it was a topic of conversation among officials MLB.

However, all indications are that call, and after further revisions, informal, and will stand. It will also Galarraga batsman in one.

Here's a statement Selig in its entirety:

"First, on behalf of last season, and I congratulate Armando Galarraga on the performance of a remarkable monument. All of us who love the game appreciate the historic nature of his efforts last night.

"The dignity and class of the entire organization Detroit Tigers under these conditions were truly fantastic, and embodies the spirit first-class sports. Armando, Detroit manager Jim Leyland and praise for dealing with a very difficult situation. I also salute the courage of the rule of Jim Joyce to address this unfortunate situation frankly and directly . frankness Jim explains why he has earned the respect of workers in the field throughout his career done in the big leagues since 1989.

"And Jim Joyce said in a statement made postgame, there is no conflict in that game last night should have been finished in a different way. Although the human element has always been an integral part of a baseball game, it is important to be dealt with mistakes on the ground pitch. last night and as for advocacy, and other recent events, and will consider our [umpiring], and expanded use of instant replay, and all other features related. and before announcing any decision and will consult with all appropriate parties, including trade unions of our two countries and the Special Committee of the field matters, which consists of field managers, general managers, club owners and presidents. "