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Started by Bison, February 07, 2017, 03:25:46 PM

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Bison

I read Thant too.  Appearantly Joe Torre is supportive of the change.  I think it's a pointless change. 

mirth

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Marty Ward

I think they are just looking to shorten games. I could see doing something like that in the 13th inning but not in the 10th.
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mirth

Quote from: Marty Ward on February 13, 2017, 09:27:13 AM
I think they are just looking to shorten games. I could see doing something like that in the 13th inning but not in the 10th.

There are a lot of other ways they could and should shorten games.
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Marty Ward

I think they already use the runner on second rule in International play.
If it looks like chicken, tastes like chicken, and feels like chicken but Chuck Norris says its beef, then it's beef.

If women had apostrophes instead of periods they would be even more possessive!

bbmike

Quote from: Marty Ward on February 11, 2017, 04:48:02 PM
I read MLB is going to try out a new extra inning rule in the rookie league. If the games goes into extra innings each team will start their inning with a runner on 2nd.

Please, dear god, no. If they feel like doing something meaningful they should get rid of that stupid designated hitter garbage.
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Marty Ward

Quote from: bbmike on February 13, 2017, 05:57:39 PM
Quote from: Marty Ward on February 11, 2017, 04:48:02 PM
I read MLB is going to try out a new extra inning rule in the rookie league. If the games goes into extra innings each team will start their inning with a runner on 2nd.

Please, dear god, no. If they feel like doing something meaningful they should get rid of that stupid designated hitter garbage.

I like the DH. Pitchers pitch, not hit. I want to watch pitchers hit like I want to see the right fielder pitch to every 9th hitter.
If it looks like chicken, tastes like chicken, and feels like chicken but Chuck Norris says its beef, then it's beef.

If women had apostrophes instead of periods they would be even more possessive!

bbmike

Bah, you play baseball. That means you play baseball, not little pieces of it. Fielders field, why do they hit?
And while they're at it they should get rid of base coaches as well. The player is doing the running and it's his job to make the call.  >:D

Quote from: Marty Ward on February 13, 2017, 10:29:46 PM
...like I want to see the right fielder pitch to every 9th hitter.

Hmm, now that's not a bad idea!  :dreamer:
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-The Doctor

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Arctic Blast

Excited about the new season....except the outfield. Cleveland's outfield makes me nervous.

Bison

Well I know I have one game on the docket this summer to watch live.  The father-in-law are going to Kaufman Stadium to watch a Royals and Yankees game.

bayonetbrant

can anyone confirm/deny this one?

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KyzBP

I can't confirm or deny it but it's pretty damn impressive if it's true.

Bison

Maddux was an outstanding and dominate pitcher.  I'd definitely place him in my top 5 all time easily.

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