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Post by President Ackbar™ on Feb 16, 2019 2:25:37 GMT
1 and 3 are fine.
The second one is stupid.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 16, 2019 2:37:11 GMT
Pitcher batting!
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Post by nutsberryfarm 🏜 on Feb 16, 2019 17:00:30 GMT
May I ask why people are so dead-set against the DH in the NL - other than the typical answer of - it's un-American and not apple pie and goes against the traditions of the game? i'm tired of an automatic out unless you're Madison Bumgarner. nothing more infuriating then when your pitcher is pitching a gem - and he (they) may be down 1-0 in the 7th. bottom of the 7th they've got a man on 2nd and 3rd and you know full well a single can drive in two runs and put them ahead - but up comes the pitcher with two out who you want to see finish the game because he's pitching lights out. I for the life of me have never comprehended why pitchers are so abysmal at hitting - but for years upon years - I've grown tired of this 'automatic out'. Not all pitchers can hit like Bumgarner, but not all pitchers are horrible with the bat either. I think it adds a fun element to the game. You actually have to do some thinking, some strategies, not just put 9 guys in a lineup and sit around scratching your ass for the whole game. Plus, as I've stated before, I personally like the fact that the two leagues do it differently. It's unique, and that's a good thing. pitchers could hit if they worked at it.
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Post by Rufus-T on Feb 16, 2019 17:32:36 GMT
Pitcher batting! On the other hand, one of the most memorable moment in the last few years was the Bartolo Colon at-bat below. Baseball feeds on the rarity of great moment. I do agree though for baseball to survive, many stupid rules are needed to placate to the less than average fan, just like dumb down blockbuster movies to make money in the box office.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 16, 2019 17:52:39 GMT
On the other hand, one of the most memorable moment in the last few years was the Bartolo Colon at-bat below. Baseball feeds on the rarity of great moment. I do agree though for baseball to survive, many stupid rules are needed to placate to the less than average fan, just like dumb down blockbuster movies to make money in the box office.
what do you think about the rumors that have been floating around for years about putting restrictions on 'the shift'.
I think it would be a horrible idea.
if you're a major league hitter you should be able to strategically place the ball anywhere in the field if needed- and be able to hit opposite field - as well as bunt, sacrifice a runner, etc.
I get infuriated watching a hitter not be able to move a runner over - or sac fly him in when asked.....you're a professional hitter in the majors.
some will argue the shift has ruined offense - I say if you're a major league player figure out a way to hit where there's no fielder
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Post by them1ghtyhumph on Feb 16, 2019 20:53:03 GMT
I think the NL should expand the rosters to 28 during the regular season.
With all the pitchers necessary for a team to carry, there's nobody on the bench.
Almost no teams carry more than two catchers.
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Post by Rufus-T on Feb 16, 2019 21:10:47 GMT
On the other hand, one of the most memorable moment in the last few years was the Bartolo Colon at-bat below. Baseball feeds on the rarity of great moment. I do agree though for baseball to survive, many stupid rules are needed to placate to the less than average fan, just like dumb down blockbuster movies to make money in the box office.
what do you think about the rumors that have been floating around for years about putting restrictions on 'the shift'.
I think it would be a horrible idea.
if you're a major league hitter you should be able to strategically place the ball anywhere in the field if needed- and be able to hit opposite field - as well as bunt, sacrifice a runner, etc.
I get infuriated watching a hitter not be able to move a runner over - or sac fly him in when asked.....you're a professional hitter in the majors.
some will argue the shift has ruined offense - I say if you're a major league player figure out a way to hit where there's no fielder
I also do not like the restriction on the shift. You would think these professional hitters have the ability to place a ball wherever the wish. Apparently, many hitters are so inflexible that they can't change their hitting style. When the Yankees had Mark Teixeira and Brian McCann, they whole side of a infield was opened for them feed on, but they can not take advantage of it. Couldn't they find time to practice to lighten up the swing so they can place the ball on the open field? Didi Gregorius is one player who is able to make use of open side of the infield.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 16, 2019 21:19:23 GMT
what do you think about the rumors that have been floating around for years about putting restrictions on 'the shift'.
I think it would be a horrible idea.
if you're a major league hitter you should be able to strategically place the ball anywhere in the field if needed- and be able to hit opposite field - as well as bunt, sacrifice a runner, etc.
I get infuriated watching a hitter not be able to move a runner over - or sac fly him in when asked.....you're a professional hitter in the majors.
some will argue the shift has ruined offense - I say if you're a major league player figure out a way to hit where there's no fielder
I also do not like the restriction on the shift. You would think these professional hitters have the ability to place a ball wherever the wish. Apparently, many hitters are so inflexible that they can't change their hitting style. When the Yankees had Mark Teixeira and Brian McCann, they whole side of a infield was opened for them feed on, but they can not take advantage of it. Couldn't they find time to practice to lighten up the swing so they can place the ball on the open field? Didi Gregorius is one player who is able to make use of open side of the infield. we went through the same here watching Ryan Howard fall off a cliff after he had a 5 year span off the charts and it appeared he was destined for the Hall.....
injuries, unable to beat the shift - and swinging at breaking balls 2 feet outside the plate were the death of him.
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Post by yougotastewgoinbaby on Feb 16, 2019 21:27:23 GMT
Just shut it down.
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