Possible MLB Rule Change

[Jimbo]

I remember in the 1972 World Series an Oakland A's pitcher struck out a Cincinnati Reds batter on an apparent intentional walk. I also remember uncounted wild pitches on intentional walks. It's taking something away from the game to save a couple of seconds.

If I'm not mistaken, that was Johnny Bench ...

 

[Ramy]

If I'm not mistaken, that was Johnny Bench ...

Bench once hit a HR on an intentional walk pitch too.

 

[Kraven]

Horrible... what's next video review?

 

[Bronxiniowa]

I hate the way sports in general are being rejiggered to become as perfect as the video games that simulate the real thing.

 

[salsadancer7]

They used this rule in the Italy vs Dominican Republic game and it was awful. I felt horrible for the how tough Italy played tied going into the 10th and then, to have a man on 2nd against THAT line-up felt it was completely unfair.

Reality is, batters take WAY too much time in the box. Umpires should force batter to be ready to hit within a few seconds. They step out, get signs, adjust something...then adjust something else...step in the box, step out and adjust yet something else and suddenly...4 pitches into the at bat, you are looking at 3-5 minute AB. HORRIBLE!

 

[salsadancer7]

I hate the way sports in general are being rejiggered to become as perfect as the video games that simulate the real thing.

Hell...I have seen how some can only tell how good a player is based on their RATING in a video game. WTH??!!

 

[Kraven]

There's probably also pressure from broadcasters to decrease game times to reduce costs.

 

[Kraven]

@ Salsa. There's a rumour our favourite MLB owner is in the running for the Ambassadorship to France. A great reason, IMO, not to visit the country

 

[Jimbo]

@ Salsa. There's a rumour our favourite MLB owner is in the running for the Ambassadorship to France. A great reason, IMO, not to visit the country

Good way to get him out of the country too !