sabremike Posted February 20, 2018 Share Posted February 20, 2018 4 hours ago, odessasteps said: Reminds me of Derrick Coleman giving the Nets a blank check to cvover his dress code violations. Well woopdie damn do!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tabe Posted February 21, 2018 Share Posted February 21, 2018 The most obvious way to speed up the game is to speed up time between hitters. It used to be a guy grounded out, the ball went around the horn, and the hitter was in the box waiting when the pitcher got the ball back. Now there's a 10-30 second delay. You multiply that times 75-90 hitters per game and you've got a ton of time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Death From Above Posted February 21, 2018 Share Posted February 21, 2018 Honestly at this point I am waiting for a batter to play an entire Mozart symphony from start to finish as his Very Important Walk Up Music. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nice Guy Eddie Posted February 21, 2018 Share Posted February 21, 2018 On 2/19/2018 at 4:25 PM, sabremike said: Imagine a self anointed "superfan" with absolutely no redeeming qualities whatsoever. That's Al Yellon. Zack Hample would have also been an acceptable answer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FireThunder Posted February 21, 2018 Share Posted February 21, 2018 The Rays fire sale continues! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piranesi Posted February 21, 2018 Share Posted February 21, 2018 8 hours ago, Hamhock said: It's like speeding up a train. Straightening a curve saves 2 minutes, a higher class of speed saves 10 minutes, triple-tracking at a bottleneck saves another 10, a new bridge saves another 5. It's only after it all happens that you get what you want. I say we appoint Sid Meier as Commissioner. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kuetsar Posted February 21, 2018 Share Posted February 21, 2018 I doubt he could do a worse job than Manfred or Selig. BTW I hope the players strike and burn the game to the ground before they let a pitch clock be instituted. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John from Cincinnati Posted February 21, 2018 Share Posted February 21, 2018 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig H Posted February 21, 2018 Share Posted February 21, 2018 Manfred is literally retarded. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig H Posted February 21, 2018 Share Posted February 21, 2018 And do you know how I know it's Manfred? Just look at all of his other completely fucking stupid ideas. This is right in line with those. I didn't think someone could be dumber than Selig. In hindsight, Selig was just lazy. Manfred is just...wow. How about more ideas from Rock n Jock Baseball? Why not have a ball that scores more runs when you hit a homer?! How about that?!! EDIT: And before anyone says this wouldn't happen, I know that. The problem isn't with this happening because it likely never happens. The problem is the commissioner floating these stupid ideas to improve the game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NikoBaltimore Posted February 21, 2018 Share Posted February 21, 2018 I loved Rock n Jock Baseball, but no way would I want to see those translated to MLB. But if this is MLB under Manfred then we're going to be in for a rough time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig H Posted February 21, 2018 Share Posted February 21, 2018 To be clear, I made the Rock n Jock joke and I would hope Manfred would never be that dumb, but allowing whomever to bat in 9th if your down is really, really dumb. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Death From Above Posted February 21, 2018 Share Posted February 21, 2018 The no other sport thing makes me laugh since baseball is north America's answer to cricket, where it happens literally all the fucking time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RIPPA Posted February 21, 2018 Share Posted February 21, 2018 Cameron Maybin to the Marlins Carlos Gomez to the Rays Both are one year deals Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dolfan in NYC Posted February 21, 2018 Author Share Posted February 21, 2018 37 minutes ago, RIPPA said: Cameron Maybin to the Marlins This is when I'm reminded that he was supposed to be the FIVE STAR PROSPECT~~ that was supposed to replace Miguel Cabrera and Dontrelle Willis. In a trade that also featured Andrew Miller, who the Marlins gave away for... lemme look this up... ah yes, a half-eaten bucket of fried chicken and a $50 Sharper Image gift card. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RIPPA Posted February 21, 2018 Share Posted February 21, 2018 To be fair - are you really that upset that they moved Dontrelle Willis at that time? Talk about falling off a cliff 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kuetsar Posted February 22, 2018 Share Posted February 22, 2018 8 hours ago, Craig H said: And do you know how I know it's Manfred? Just look at all of his other completely fucking stupid ideas. This is right in line with those. I didn't think someone could be dumber than Selig. In hindsight, Selig was just lazy. Manfred is just...wow. How about more ideas from Rock n Jock Baseball? Why not have a ball that scores more runs when you hit a homer?! How about that?!! EDIT: And before anyone says this wouldn't happen, I know that. The problem isn't with this happening because it likely never happens. The problem is the commissioner floating these stupid ideas to improve the game. That's Hungry for Apples? level bad. I'm not sure I've looked forward to a strike more. . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tabe Posted February 22, 2018 Share Posted February 22, 2018 11 hours ago, Craig H said: Manfred is literally retarded. This has to be the worst "change the game" idea I've ever heard. Most ideas, however terrible, have some logic behind them. This one... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CSC Posted February 22, 2018 Share Posted February 22, 2018 1 minute ago, Tabe said: This has to be the worst "change the game" idea is ever heard. Most ideas, however terrible, have some logic behind them. This one... Hmm ... I must have missed all those times Tom Brady was playing safety while the Patriots defense was on the field at the end of the game. Even their reasoning is absurd. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
odessasteps Posted February 22, 2018 Share Posted February 22, 2018 Apparently, verducci floated an idea once about a manager having like a golden ticket where he could bat someone once anytime he wanted in a game. All these proposals are so silly. Like the "start a runner on second" in extra innings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig H Posted February 22, 2018 Share Posted February 22, 2018 44 minutes ago, odessasteps said: Apparently, verducci floated an idea once about a manager having like a golden ticket where he could bat someone once anytime he wanted in a game. All these proposals are so silly. Like the "start a runner on second" in extra innings. Is this something other than what we're talking about above? It sounds similar, but that suggestion coming from a sportswriter isn't nearly as bad as an executive, likely Manfred, talking about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
odessasteps Posted February 22, 2018 Share Posted February 22, 2018 The way I heard it explained, or interpreted it, was his idea was for any point in the game, not just the ninth. Which would make sense, as those Saber inclines think it doesn't have to be the ninth inning to be the most important part of the game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CSC Posted February 22, 2018 Share Posted February 22, 2018 Shohei Ohtani is making his Cactus League debut on Saturday! I still know the two ways this is ending is screwing Ohtani up by pitching him on less rest than he's used to or screwing up every other pitcher on the roster by messing with their rest - but at least for now I can finally just enjoy watching him pitch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig H Posted February 22, 2018 Share Posted February 22, 2018 Holy shit. Friend of mine snapped some pics of Schwarber taking batting practice. He is so skinny and jacked now. I can't believe the transformation he's had from the end of the season to now. He looks like a completely different person. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kuetsar Posted February 22, 2018 Share Posted February 22, 2018 These proposals for changing the game are baffling. Baseball hasn't changed for 118 years for a reason. Sure the banning of the spitball and introduction of the DH altered it a little, but that's about it for on the field stuff. The ending of the color barrier is another, but I wouldn't consider in the same category, the same for free agency. I know I've heard people moan about how having the world series at night is terrible for hooking the next generation for as long as I've been a fan, and that's more than 25 years. The sport is fine. The real problem is the whining. . . . 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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