Also, can we allow actual celebrations when someone goes yard?

Oct 6, 2021
10:51:55am

XORCoug Starter

The whole idea of feeling the need to throw at a guy because last time up he flipped his bat or watched the ball go over the fence is ridiculous.

Hitting a home run is hard; let the guy enjoy it for a few seconds.

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XORCoug

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Since it’s the annual season of non-baseball fans moaning about baseball dying

Memmo

10/6/21 10:30am

Quick pitching vs long waits is a big part of baseball, I say who cares about

GlutealGuy

10/6/21 10:33am

No it’s not. I’ve never heard anyone care about this

Memmo

10/6/21 10:42am

^never made it past little league

GlutealGuy

10/6/21 10:44am

Stop it. Absolutely not true. And nobody will miss quick pitch gimmicks or guys

Memmo

10/6/21 10:51am

Its why I can watch College softball but not a regular season baseball game

cougfanz

10/6/21 10:33am

The pitch clock has been successful in the minors, I think it's the best idea

wabluecoug

10/6/21 10:33am

Baseball is doing great, but I agree some things need to change. Most important change IMHO is more balls in play and

shimmy

10/6/21 10:35am

Honestly, baseball needs to reduce the number of games.

byujacob

10/6/21 10:36am

This - April and Oct/Nov games in NY are often ridiculously cold. Start in May and end is Sept. I'm a fan of the pitch

HarlemCoug

10/6/21 10:41am

You aren't advocating for the playoffs to not take place in October, are you?

shimmy

10/6/21 10:44am

I’m not sure what is gained by a shorter season. It’s just less baseball.

Memmo

10/6/21 10:45am

I don't like paying for games in my season ticket package that aren't fun because it's cold. And yes... I've been to

HarlemCoug

10/6/21 7:33pm

The only thing I'd change is electronic assisted balls and strikes. Baseball

Colorado

10/6/21 10:36am

I love baseball but it's not perfect. Baseball has changed a lot over the decades over the objection of traditionalists.

shimmy

10/6/21 10:39am

Nah, framing pitches and setting up pitches by changing the eye levels

GlutealGuy

10/6/21 10:39am

Amen!! It's the art in the game!!

Mattinidaho

10/6/21 11:05am

Like flopping!!

Jeremy

10/6/21 11:12am

I don't want this, but I DO want to fire/demote objectively terrible umps.

ReyOso

10/6/21 10:43am

I don't understand banning the shift.

ReyOso

10/6/21 10:42am

But there really isn’t. The defense is in a major position of advantage with

Memmo

10/6/21 10:48am

I don't know, it seems the same as pulling in the infield against bunts.

ReyOso

10/6/21 10:56am

RE: I don't understand banning the shift.

FieroCoug

10/6/21 10:53am

A more consistent strike zone would help batters deal with it

Colorado

10/6/21 11:01am

Not really. A 95 mph fastball or a MLB curveball in on your hands is just about

FieroCoug

10/6/21 11:03am

I played in a slow pitch softball tourney once that only let the losing team bat

FromCAtoUT

10/6/21 10:49am

Whelp, I've found it. The worst suggestion ever.

shimmy

10/6/21 10:51am

Haha. It would never work in MLB because of pitching. It worked for co-ed softba

FromCAtoUT

10/6/21 10:53am

Any rule that improves co-Ed softball is good with me.

Memmo

10/6/21 10:54am

I've never heard that one before.

ponys

10/6/21 10:58am

It is a bit crazy…but the games averaged 40 minutes as a result.

FromCAtoUT

10/6/21 11:00am

Also, can we allow actual celebrations when someone goes yard?

XORCoug

10/6/21 10:51am

It is allowed, just do so at your own risk

GlutealGuy

10/6/21 11:05am

I know, it's an unwritten rule. Still stupid.

XORCoug

10/6/21 11:14am

I think it's stupid that the umps throw guys out or give warnings

GlutealGuy

10/6/21 11:20am

RE: Since it’s the annual season of non-baseball fans moaning about

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