Of course we all know by now that Barmes' unbelievable catch was just that. More of an acting job than catching. To his credit, he did make an outstanding defensive play, getting two outs off the pop-up by Cardinals outfielder Ryan Ludwick, that would have otherwise tied the game. Seeing this catch brought back bad memories from two years ago, when the Rockies beat the Padres in a tie-breaker game for a play-off spot, because of a bad call at home plate. Did Holliday really touch home plate or not? I think not, after they showed the play over and over again. Those dang Rockies are always gettin' lucky. I'm real close to rooting for the Dodgers in this last series coming up between them and the Rockies. The bad call at home plate from two years ago just stings too much still. So what do you think? Should the MLB use instant-replay challenges like they do in the NFL? At least during post-season games? Hmmm.
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