MLB Off-Topic

**kehlis** · 02-23-2018, 12:03 AM

Re: MLB Off-Topic

Originally posted by BleacherBum2310

only thing I agree with is automated strike zone because the strike zone is a big problem but that's really complicated. also the pro DH people want DH but yanno DH provides more offense which kinda makes the games take longer. but also don't want pitching duels because no scoring or action so that's confusing.

replay is also a massive failure because they are so inconsistent and they take forever to make a call but I'd rather they'd have it than not.

(repeat) Scheduled post incoming) baseball really doesn't need fixed it would help if it didn't have a Commissioner that despises the game and promote the ridiculous amount of young players.

The above proposed DH rule doesn't change the DH rule at all though other than where it occurs.

**DieHardYankee26** · 02-23-2018, 12:04 AM

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The way they've botched replay really does amaze me sometimes. It's so much worse than what I thought the worst case scenario was, they don't even get the calls right.

**BleacherBum2310** · 02-23-2018, 12:06 AM

Re: MLB Off-Topic

Originally posted by kehlis

The above proposed DH rule doesn't change the DH rule at all though other than where it occurs.

oh yeah right didn't realize that but i was mainly talking to the people who want the DH full time since I know that's also a popular opinion.

**Majingir** · 02-23-2018, 12:24 AM

Re: MLB Off-Topic

Originally posted by DieHardYankee26

- Pitch clock
- Automated strike zone
- softer bases
- replay decisions announced by to crowd by umpire

I still think a pitch clock is something that should happen.

As for automated strike zone, I don't think we'll get one that's perfect, but even nowadays they need one that at least can tell if ball went over plate or not. Ump can still have final say on if it's too high or low, but automated calls for inside or outside should happen. That's a fixed dimension unlike height where it's more a judgement call/dependent on batters stance.

What are benefits of softer bases?

And I'd be in favor of announcing replays to crowd, as long as it goes like this:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I4EVcSCfhKc

**Jr.** · 02-23-2018, 01:04 AM

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Originally posted by Majingir

What are benefits of softer bases?

It will prevent injuries like the one Bryce Harper suffered last year

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And hand injuries that guys suffer from diving headfirst and breaking fingers/wrists/etc. because the base doesn't give at all.

It's exponentially safer when bases are slick because of moisture as well.

This is a simple fix that would prevent 10-15 unnecessary injuries per season, I'd guess. Maybe more.

**CMH** · 02-23-2018, 11:11 AM

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Not even sure why they need to vote on the softer bases. Should be obvious that safer is better.

Unlike pitching helmets or face guards, it doesn't affect anyone negatively.

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**Speedy** · 02-23-2018, 01:35 PM

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Originally posted by CMH

Unlike pitching helmets or face guards, it doesn't affect anyone negatively.

How do pitching helmets or face guards cause a negative impact?

**TripleCrown9** · 02-23-2018, 01:44 PM

Re: MLB Off-Topic

Originally posted by Speedy

How do pitching helmets or face guards cause a negative impact?

I think he's saying making helmets softer would have a negative impact, compared to little to no negative impact of making the bases softer.

**CMH** · 02-23-2018, 08:21 PM

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Wasn't clear. I'm saying that pitchers think helmets will affect their pitching and hitters don't want the guard affecting sight lines.

Who can complain about softer bases?

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**Blzer** · 02-23-2018, 09:00 PM

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Originally posted by CMH

Not even sure why they need to vote on the softer bases. Should be obvious that safer is better.

Unlike pitching helmets or face guards, it doesn't affect anyone negatively.

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I guess just a formality. If the MLB rule book specifies a specific kind of base to be used and they want it changed, there needs to be the whole "motion to" and "seconded motion" and a vote. I don't know if that's how it really works, but it makes sense... even if it is only too logical.

As long as the bases aren't those sloped kinds, I guess I couldn't care less with what kind of base they use. I like the idea of hard ones in that they seem more "authentic" or something, but otherwise it really doesn't matter.

**WaitTilNextYear** · 02-23-2018, 10:10 PM

Re: MLB Off-Topic

Originally posted by CMH

Wasn't clear. I'm saying that pitchers think helmets will affect their pitching and hitters don't want the guard affecting sight lines.

Who can complain about softer bases?

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But, I really want a certain type of "thud" sound when the bases are hit under foot. (translation: don't be surprised if there are some complaints...just about anyone can/will complain about just about anything)

**TheMatrix31** · 02-24-2018, 01:58 AM

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I have never in my life thought about the density of the bases.

But I do want bases. I would hate them getting rid of them and, say, putting a plate or something there instead.

Either way, Verducci has lost me over the years. He's turned into an insufferable "baseball analyst" who spends more time criticizing the game than promoting it. I'll never forget his actions during a Nationals/Giants game that was on Fox Sports in the middle of the 2016 season. Good grief.

**Sportsforever** · 02-24-2018, 10:14 AM

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Originally posted by TheMatrix31

I have never in my life thought about the density of the bases.

But I do want bases. I would hate them getting rid of them and, say, putting a plate or something there instead.

Either way, Verducci has lost me over the years. He's turned into an insufferable "baseball analyst" who spends more time criticizing the game than promoting it. I'll never forget his actions during a Nationals/Giants game that was on Fox Sports in the middle of the 2016 season. Good grief.

Verducci isn't new...perusing a Street and Smiths from the early 1950's the other day and the lead article is how baseball is becoming "insufferable" because games are now exceeding 2 hours, 10 minutes!

**Money99** · 02-24-2018, 10:38 AM

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If there's one rule I wish they'd implement is some sort of phant 'safe zone' when sliding into a bag.
I hate seeing guys get called out because their bellybutton was off the bag by 1cm and for .5 seconds.

Unless they fly completely off the bag, I'd consider them safe.

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**Money99** · 02-24-2018, 10:39 AM

Re: MLB Off-Topic

Originally posted by TheMatrix31

I have never in my life thought about the density of the bases.

But I do want bases. I would hate them getting rid of them and, say, putting a plate or something there instead.

Either way, Verducci has lost me over the years. He's turned into an insufferable "baseball analyst" who spends more time criticizing the game than promoting it. I'll never forget his actions during a Nationals/Giants game that was on Fox Sports in the middle of the 2016 season. Good grief.

Can you elaborate?
What did he do?

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