I've used the ItB twitter account to express my dismay at the MLB rule changes. Maybe it means that lawn chair and warm beer aren't too far behind, but shaving a few minutes will do nothing to help the ultimate goal, which is to appeal to the non-die hard fans.
The 3-batter minimum for relief pitchers is about the worst. Major strategy change. I get that MLB is primarily for entertainment, and the potential of three pitcher changes in the sixth inning is a buzzkill, but is this why the perception of MLB fandom is stagnant? A better idea would be to start games earlier so kids can actually make it to the sixth inning.I have a little bias on this as the parent of a young LHP, but the 3-batter minimum could kill the LOOGY (lefty only guy).
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03-22-2019, 02:42 AM
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