MLB Off-Topic

[DrJones]

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the A's need a new owner, and Oakland needs better elected officials. The combination of Fisher and Oakland leaders is proving lethal to the A's.

Giants ownership is partly responsible as well. In the early 90s, the Giants were threatening to move to St. Petersburg, and the A's went out of their way to convince them to stay in the Bay Area, going so far as to giving the Giants the exclusive territorial rights to the San Jose area so they could build a new stadium there.

Even though the Giants eventually sold to new owners who stayed and built Pac Bell with their own money, they retained the San Jose rights that the A's had given up and then used that to kibosh the A's potentially moving to San Jose themselves. No good deed goes unpunished.

[zello144]

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Yeah, I stand by 20. The real problem is none of those 20 are as sexy hip and flashy as Vegas. That's what's driving John Fisher to picking Vegas. If they move to Vegas, they will find it appealing for ten years, then see what a fickle town it really is. The Braves played 13 years in Milwaukee. The A's played 13 years in KC. I give the A's 13 years in Vegas before moving on to greener pastures.

I think Vegas can be good for the A's if they sell after the stadium is built to a better ownership group. If they continue getting rid of good players and refusing to spend like in Oakland it will fickle out. What Vegas has though is that tourist money that they wouldn't get in Oakland.

20 other cities is hard. I'd like to see Nashville or Charlotte not exactly sexy cities but I could see those working out. I used to think New Orleans could work but I don't think that's a baseball town. I don't really like Portland and think that they would run into the same issues they had with Oakland with trying to build a stadium there. A Third NYC team would be horrible but I wouldn't mind a third team in NY state in Buffalo. I used to be very against Salt Lake City but now I've kinda warmed up to the idea.

[Madden08PCgmr]

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24 years ago, they blew up the Kingdome.

Seattle may have been better off if they had blown up the team instead.

[fugazi]

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Anything other than Mexico City is the wrong answer.

Unless MLB changes its revenue model, they've tapped all the big markets...

Though I think the expansion Brooklyn Burros would be a hit.

[fugazi]

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In other news, MLB hates baseball....

https://www.facebook.com/share/r/xU42M52EWpg9m5o6/?mibextid=NqTh7c

Gross. This is gross.

[Blzer]

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In other news, MLB hates baseball....

https://www.facebook.com/share/r/xU42M52EWpg9m5o6/?mibextid=NqTh7c

Gross. This is gross.

The spirit of the rule is wrongly enforced on this play. Even softball's obstruction rule would not be enforced on this level.

I'm not mad at the rule, but the interpretation here doesn't seem to be right.

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[Master Live 013]

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Wait a second, they implemented an obstruction rule at the bases? When the **** was this?

[Sportsforever]

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Wait a second, they implemented an obstruction rule at the bases? When the **** was this?

Ya, I also just learned today about the new pinch hitter rule that goes into effect this year as well. Manfred just changes stuff to change stuff…he can’t retire fast enough.


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[Ghost Of The Year]

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The spirit of the rule is wrongly enforced on this play. Even softball's obstruction rule would not be enforced on this level.

I'm not mad at the rule, but the interpretation here doesn't seem to be right.

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This is why we don't let Angel Hernandez train the rookie umps.

[Master Live 013]

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Ya, I also just learned today about the new pinch hitter rule that goes into effect this year as well. Manfred just changes stuff to change stuff…he can’t retire fast enough.


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What new pinch hitter rule?

[Sportsforever]

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What new pinch hitter rule?

If a team announces a pinch hitter after the pitcher has warmed up to start an inning, the defense may not make a pitching change.

For example, Spencer Strider is on the mound and starting the 7th with 103 pitches. He comes out, warms up, and then the Phillies announce that Bryce Harper will come off the bench to pinch hit. The Braves are not allowed to bring on a LHP to face Harper; gives the offense a real advantage in an effort to save time.


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[fugazi]

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The No More Manfred chants need to start yesterday.

Tshirts... bobble heads... memes... all of it lol

[Ghost Of The Year]

Re: MLB Off-Topic

Ya, I also just learned today about the new pinch hitter rule that goes into effect this year as well. Manfred just changes stuff to change stuff…he can’t retire fast enough.


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Can't wait for the commish to announce runs will now be called points. Since that is what casual fans that don't know a bunt from a punt call runs.

[steelerfan]

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Can't wait for the commish to announce runs will now be called points. Since that is what casual fans that don't know a bunt from a punt call runs.

Maybe every run (or point) should be worth 10 to increase scoring. 4-2 games are boring, but a 40-20 game should draw in the casuals! 🫠

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[Blzer]

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Maybe every run (or point) should be worth 10 to increase scoring. 4-2 games are boring, but a 40-20 game should draw in the casuals! 🫠

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Reminds me of what COD started doing.

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