new MLB rules for 2020

new MLB rules for 2020 Feb 12, 2020 23:21:25 GMT nutsberryfarm 🏜 likes this

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Post by screamingtreefrogs on Feb 12, 2020 23:21:25 GMT

Feb 12, 2020 23:13:02 GMT twothousandonemark said:

Feb 12, 2020 22:49:21 GMT screamingtreefrogs said:

Think runs per game may be up a bit this year because of this?

I mean - more offense/excitement is always good for the casual crowd.

The goal for the next decade, at least, will be shortening the duration of games. I don't even think baseball cares if they're 3-2 ballgames or 13-12. If kids can be in bed before 11pm, it's a plus.

I agree they're concerned about the length of games but -

I think they'd like to see more offense too to draw in the casual viewer.

I enjoy a 1-0 pitching duel. I think the casual fan wants to see more offense though - better for ratings IMO.

I'm a big believer they doctored balls last year - and also a big believer they looked the other way during the McGwire/Sosa extravaganza years ago in regards to the steroid era.