Miked umpires -- a good thing?

[Claws for Concern]

Tom Hoffarth of the Daily News in Los Angeles has a sports column talking about FOX's broadcasts with miked umpires and finds that it has been informative for viewers and even for players and broadcasters, too.

http://www.dailynews.com/sportsmedia/ci_5868017

 

[GB-Hack]

I think it should be if done right. There should be some interesting sound come out of it, especially if an ump is explaining a decision to a coach.

Of course, depending on the coach, the bleep button would probably also be neccesary.

 

[MileHigh]

Would have been more fun with Tommy Lasorda still managing.

 

[Claws for Concern]

There's still Sweet Lou!

 

[Tom Petty]

i'd rather mic the dude operating the scoreboard. funnier **** goes on up there.