One thing I've noticed watching the games to start this season is that it seems like every day there have been more challenges that have ended up confirming the calls by the umpire. This potentially has led to players hesitating more to challenge calls so they don't waste them on the closer calls. I get the sense that maybe the umpires are actually making an effort to adapt, and the players are adapting back by not challenging as much. Im not sure if this is actually true, or just a random observation based on what i WANT to happen, but the end result could actually be that most umpires do a better job now that suddenly there is accountability for the first time in their careers. The good ones with more calls that are confirmed should get bonuses, and the embarrassments like Buckner should be fired, or at least embarrassed. Which is exactly what's happening. Embarrass them until they quit, since apparently you can't fire these bums.