The MLB Thread

[YouNeverKnow25]

A 2:10 pitcher's duel that ends 1-0 is basically my dream game. I know that's not for everyone though.

[gocubsgo3822]

I have no problem with pitchers duels..

[scrock25]

Originally Posted by gocubsgo3822

I mean i live about a mile away from Nats Park. They have a fun entertaining team. I went to about 40 games last year. Why would i not politely clap for them

Agreed!!!

[scrock25]

Originally Posted by YouNeverKnow25

A 2:10 pitcher's duel that ends 1-0 is basically my dream game. I know that's not for everyone though.

#dattensiontho

[pathetic]

Originally Posted by YouNeverKnow25

manager is never allowed to leave the dugout, or he is only allowed to leave once a game (roughly analogous to the one timeout per game rule in hockey)

also, ban managers (and all non-players) from wearing uniforms. it looks ridiculous. I'm sure majestic or nike could put together some team gear for them.

it's a rule they have to. Tito used to wear a sox pullover and baseball pants and got fined for not wearing a jersey

[DaveHead36]

I don't think they are after new fans (the ones that never watch) as much as trying to keep the casual enthusiast from hitting the next channel on the remote. I wouldn't mind seeing the pace of the game increased during at bats, it's not going to turn me away from watching; just as leaving it as is wont turn me away.

[pathetic]

Originally Posted by scrock25

Hmmmm, interesting, I'd watch basically anything TBH.

same. especially early in the season

[gocubsgo3822]

i will say i hate the one batter relievers. But i cant see a way to end that problem that is feasible

[YouNeverKnow25]

no more than one pitching change per inning, outside of injury?

[YouNeverKnow25]

Originally Posted by pathetic

it's a rule they have to. Tito used to wear a sox pullover and baseball pants and got fined for not wearing a jersey

I understand that. it should be a rule that they don't.

[gocubsgo3822]

Originally Posted by YouNeverKnow25

no more than one pitching change per inning, outside of injury?

Right so they will just fake injuries.

[scrock25]

Originally Posted by gocubsgo3822

i will say i hate the one batter relievers. But i cant see a way to end that problem that is feasible

To me that's all part of the stategy and chess match that is later inning baseball.... part of the game I have no problem with.

[hailtopitt]

Originally Posted by YouNeverKnow25

I understand that. it should be a rule that they don't.

i agree

the only reason it's a rule is because there used to be a plethora of player/managers back in the day...just an old school rule that no one has bothered to address

obviously those will never exist again so take off the Jersey, they don't go well with beer bellies and arthritic knees

[YouNeverKnow25]

Originally Posted by scrock25

To me that's all part of the stategy and chess match that is later inning baseball.... part of the game I have no problem with.

this is begging the question

it's answering the question of "why should something be a part of the game" with "because it's part of the game"

all sports have substitution rules, that are changed and reviewed regularly. baseball should be no different in that regard

[scrock25]

Originally Posted by hailtopitt

i agree

the only reason it's a rule is because there used to be a plethora of player/managers back in the day...just an old school rule that no one has bothered to address

obviously those will never exist again so take off the Jersey, they don't go well with beer bellies and arthritic knees

You don't think there will ever be a player manager again??

[YouNeverKnow25]

no, I dont' think there will ever be a player-manager again

[gocubsgo3822]

it just is a pain in the ass with commercial time outs.

But i mean it is no different then Touchdown (commerical) Kickoff (commerical) Cutler fumble (commercial)

[pathetic]

Originally Posted by YouNeverKnow25

no more than one pitching change per inning, outside of injury?

what if your guy is getting blown up? now he has to fake an injury to get out of the game?

[pathetic]

Originally Posted by YouNeverKnow25

I understand that. it should be a rule that they don't.

yeah I agree

[scrock25]

Originally Posted by YouNeverKnow25

this is begging the question

it's answering the question of "why should something be a part of the game" with "because it's part of the game"

all sports have substitution rules, that are changed and reviewed regularly. baseball should be no different in that regard

Totally. So honest question... does anybody remember a time where there was an exhorbitant amount of single batter pitching changes made in the same half-inning?? If you can recall, how many were there.

[YouNeverKnow25]

no, you can take him out. you just can't take teh next guy out

I don't necessarily think that limiting pitching changes is the right answer. but using 7 pitchers in a 9-inning game isn't either.

I like the roster limitation more than any other solution

[scrock25]

Originally Posted by YouNeverKnow25

no, I dont' think there will ever be a player-manager again

Yeah, I probably don't either... Mike Matheny probably could have done it if he wanted to. Would be cool though.

[YouNeverKnow25]

Originally Posted by scrock25

Totally. So honest question... does anybody remember a time where there was an exhorbitant amount of single batter pitching changes made in the same half-inning?? If you can recall, how many were there.

to me, 1 pitching change to bring a guy in to face one batter is an exorbitant amount

[hailtopitt]

Originally Posted by scrock25

You don't think there will ever be a player manager again??

no chance

[pathetic]

Originally Posted by YouNeverKnow25

to me, 1 pitching change to bring a guy in to face one batter is an exorbitant amount

it does waste a lot of time, and I don't like it, but the team is using a roster spot for this specialist pitcher. I don't see a way around it unless they adjust the roster down. I really don't see them putting a minimum inning count on relief pitchers or a set number of pitchers able to be used in an inning

[scrock25]

Originally Posted by YouNeverKnow25

to me, 1 pitching change to bring a guy in to face one batter is an exorbitant amount

I guess I just disagree with that stance/opinion then.

[YouNeverKnow25]

that's exactly what I'm saying--limit the amount of pitchers allowed on the 25-man to 11. this forces everyone to use their bullpens more efficiently

[hailtopitt]

Originally Posted by YouNeverKnow25

that's exactly what I'm saying--limit the amount of pitchers allowed on the 25-man to 11. this forces everyone to use their bullpens more efficiently

this is like, soooo far down on the list of things that can improve game times

it gets frustrating, sure, but there are so many better solutions that don't impact how people have been coaching/managing their whole lives

[YouNeverKnow25]

I can assure you that managers have not been coaching one-out bullpen players their whole lives

[pathetic]

the pitching changes and numerous mound visits is the main reason for the 30min (or so) increase in length of game over the last 30 years. the new rules for batters staying in the box and the potential "pitching clock" would shave a few minutes off the game, but it's main intention would be to slightly speed up the pace. in my opinion, it's not really needed and it's not going to get anyone who dislikes baseball to start paying attention