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Post by jimmy on Mar 11, 2022 11:09:16 GMT -4
Isn't there also something about larger bases? I never understood why MLB never had the larger softball style bases at 1st to avoid injuries. I can see something like that saving a lot of ankle/foot injuries over time. It changes nothing about the overall play that I can see. I am a baseball nut ... wouldn't even want to count how many hours I have spent on the diamond over the years ... but I am not really clear on what they are trying to do with bigger bases. Presumably it is to reduce injuries ... but I don't think there is any kind of epidemic of injuries currently caused by bases. To me it is a pretty minor issue - no one will notice if they change the size of the bases, but I doubt changing them will accomplish much.
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Post by bois on Mar 11, 2022 11:13:58 GMT -4
What i heard was it will actually help increase stolen bases. Sounds like it's all part of an appeal to bring back some of baseballs glory days ... more base hits.. more action .. as opposed to strikeouts, walks, and homers
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Post by Jack Bauer on Mar 11, 2022 11:14:59 GMT -4
I never understood why MLB never had the larger softball style bases at 1st to avoid injuries. I can see something like that saving a lot of ankle/foot injuries over time. It changes nothing about the overall play that I can see. I am a baseball nut ... wouldn't even want to count how many hours I have spent on the diamond over the years ... but I am not really clear on what they are trying to do with bigger bases. Presumably it is to reduce injuries ... but I don't think there is any kind of epidemic of injuries currently caused by bases. To me it is a pretty minor issue - no one will notice if they change the size of the bases, but I doubt changing them will accomplish much. I see an advantage at 1st base but not 2nd or 3rd. But it's very minor. Nothing that was a big issue over the first 100 years or so thats for sure. To me its more about protecting pitchers who cover 1sts on grounders to the right side and end up running on a similar angle as the runner to the base more then it is about 1st basemen on traditional ground outs. If there was essentially a 2nd base the runner could aim for I can see some injuries being saved. But its absolutely very minor.
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Post by CrazyJoeDavola on Mar 11, 2022 11:17:25 GMT -4
I always liked the DH because pitchers hitting was comically bad most of the time in todays era. I'd rather see more real hitters 1 through 9. That said, now that its reality, it feels weird to have moved on from pitchers hitting.
Bigger bags? ok whatever. The softball safety bag style would be better at 1B imo.
No shift - I wanted to see hitters just make adjustments to being better hitters, and take advantage of the gaps. They must not have much hope that can be done easily enough at the MLB level. It is incredibly frustrating seeing someone rip a ball up the middle or to the OF, only to see some guy standing right there in a shift. But at the same time, watching a pull hitter slap one down the vacated 3B line for a double was fun too. Overall I think I will enjoy a return to more "normal" baseball defenses.
I actually liked the runner on 2nd in extras. Added a ton of strategy leading into the inning, and during. And games only went 1-2 extra innings usually.
While the Double header 7 inning games was quicker and easy to digest in one day - the games are supposed to be 9 innings. The 7 inning games felt weird.
I heard jerseys will have some ads/marketing now? yuck.
Pitch clock - I'll have to see how that goes.
There are a lot of changes meant to bring more offense back to the game. That's good, but at the same time, starters can't pitch into the 8th and 9th like they used to. I miss complete games. Adding more offense will see even less of that. Long men in the bullpen may become more valuable now. Teams were getting more into a fixed bullpen of 1 inning specialists.
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Post by CrazyJoeDavola on Mar 11, 2022 11:20:56 GMT -4
I am a baseball nut ... wouldn't even want to count how many hours I have spent on the diamond over the years ... but I am not really clear on what they are trying to do with bigger bases. Presumably it is to reduce injuries ... but I don't think there is any kind of epidemic of injuries currently caused by bases. To me it is a pretty minor issue - no one will notice if they change the size of the bases, but I doubt changing them will accomplish much. I see an advantage at 1st base but not 2nd or 3rd. But it's very minor. Nothing that was a big issue over the first 100 years or so thats for sure. To me its more about protecting pitchers who cover 1sts on grounders to the right side and end up running on a similar angle as the runner to the base more then it is about 1st basemen on traditional ground outs. If there was essentially a 2nd base the runner could aim for I can see some injuries being saved. But its absolutely very minor. I'm actually surprised there aren't way more injuries at 1B. From collisions, to twisting to see the throw or the bag, to stabbing out at the bag with your foot not knowing where exactly it is, and of course the runner coming down the line through all of that. Elite athletes pull hammy's rounding 1B, so awkwardly rushing towards the bag seems like way more injuries would occur.
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Post by Captain Obvious on Mar 11, 2022 11:21:59 GMT -4
I always liked the DH because pitchers hitting was comically bad most of the time in todays era. I'd rather see more real hitters 1 through 9. That said, now that its reality, it feels weird to have moved on from pitchers hitting. Bigger bags? ok whatever. The softball safety bag style would be better at 1B imo. No shift - I wanted to see hitters just make adjustments to being better hitters, and take advantage of the gaps. They must not have much hope that can be done easily enough at the MLB level. It is incredibly frustrating seeing someone rip a ball up the middle or to the OF, only to see some guy standing right there in a shift. But at the same time, watching a pull hitter slap one down the vacated 3B line for a double was fun too. Overall I think I will enjoy a return to more "normal" baseball defenses. I actually liked the runner on 2nd in extras. Added a ton of strategy leading into the inning, and during. And games only went 1-2 extra innings usually. While the Double header 7 inning games was quicker and easy to digest in one day - the games are supposed to be 9 innings. The 7 inning games felt weird. I heard jerseys will have some ads/marketing now? yuck. Pitch clock - I'll have to see how that goes. There are a lot of changes meant to bring more offense back to the game. That's good, but at the same time, starters can't pitch into the 8th and 9th like they used to. I miss complete games. Adding more offense will see even less of that. Long men in the bullpen may become more valuable now. Teams were getting more into a fixed bullpen of 1 inning specialists. The main reasons pitchers only go 5 is the high pitch counts due to 10 foul balls per inning. In the old days hitters were trying to put the ball in play, now most guys wat to work 5-6-7 pitch AB's.
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Post by jimmy on Mar 11, 2022 11:28:09 GMT -4
I always liked the DH because pitchers hitting was comically bad most of the time in todays era. I'd rather see more real hitters 1 through 9. That said, now that its reality, it feels weird to have moved on from pitchers hitting. Bigger bags? ok whatever. The softball safety bag style would be better at 1B imo. No shift - I wanted to see hitters just make adjustments to being better hitters, and take advantage of the gaps. They must not have much hope that can be done easily enough at the MLB level. It is incredibly frustrating seeing someone rip a ball up the middle or to the OF, only to see some guy standing right there in a shift. But at the same time, watching a pull hitter slap one down the vacated 3B line for a double was fun too. Overall I think I will enjoy a return to more "normal" baseball defenses. I actually liked the runner on 2nd in extras. Added a ton of strategy leading into the inning, and during. And games only went 1-2 extra innings usually. While the Double header 7 inning games was quicker and easy to digest in one day - the games are supposed to be 9 innings. The 7 inning games felt weird. I heard jerseys will have some ads/marketing now? yuck. Pitch clock - I'll have to see how that goes. There are a lot of changes meant to bring more offense back to the game. That's good, but at the same time, starters can't pitch into the 8th and 9th like they used to. I miss complete games. Adding more offense will see even less of that. Long men in the bullpen may become more valuable now. Teams were getting more into a fixed bullpen of 1 inning specialists. I agree with the runner on 2nd comment in extras - for regular season, it really adds a strategic element. Wouldn't mind seeing that stay. I don't like the 7 inning DHs ... I understand why they did them last year, but now that we are back to a regular season length, I would rather see them gone. A 7 inning game is way to different strategically than a 9 inning game. Jersey ads - NBA and NHL have already managed to implement some uniform ads in a tasteful manner - not too worried about MLB following suit - they are a long way from the gaudy European style ads. Pitch clock - in theory I kind of like cutting down the time between pitches, but agreed, will need to see how it goes.
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Post by Jack Bauer on Mar 11, 2022 11:37:18 GMT -4
I'd rather see split double headers vs back to back 7 inning games. Play 9 inning games at 1pm and 7pm. Add a roster spot for a pitcher on days with doubleheaders so if game 1 goes long you have some relief. Still get 2 gates and fans aren't seeing guys pitch no hitters that aren't real lol
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Post by Captain Obvious on Mar 11, 2022 11:37:24 GMT -4
I always liked the DH because pitchers hitting was comically bad most of the time in todays era. I'd rather see more real hitters 1 through 9. That said, now that its reality, it feels weird to have moved on from pitchers hitting. Bigger bags? ok whatever. The softball safety bag style would be better at 1B imo. No shift - I wanted to see hitters just make adjustments to being better hitters, and take advantage of the gaps. They must not have much hope that can be done easily enough at the MLB level. It is incredibly frustrating seeing someone rip a ball up the middle or to the OF, only to see some guy standing right there in a shift. But at the same time, watching a pull hitter slap one down the vacated 3B line for a double was fun too. Overall I think I will enjoy a return to more "normal" baseball defenses. I actually liked the runner on 2nd in extras. Added a ton of strategy leading into the inning, and during. And games only went 1-2 extra innings usually. While the Double header 7 inning games was quicker and easy to digest in one day - the games are supposed to be 9 innings. The 7 inning games felt weird. I heard jerseys will have some ads/marketing now? yuck. Pitch clock - I'll have to see how that goes. There are a lot of changes meant to bring more offense back to the game. That's good, but at the same time, starters can't pitch into the 8th and 9th like they used to. I miss complete games. Adding more offense will see even less of that. Long men in the bullpen may become more valuable now. Teams were getting more into a fixed bullpen of 1 inning specialists. I agree with the runner on 2nd comment in extras - for regular season, it really adds a strategic element. Wouldn't mind seeing that stay. I don't like the 7 inning DHs ... I understand why they did them last year, but now that we are back to a regular season length, I would rather see them gone. A 7 inning game is way to different strategically than a 9 inning game. Jersey ads - NBA and NHL have already managed to implement some uniform ads in a tasteful manner - not too worried about MLB following suit - they are a long way from the gaudy European style ads. Pitch clock - in theory I kind of like cutting down the time between pitches, but agreed, will need to see how it goes. This year's schedule is condensed, so 7 inning DH would have been useful again.
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Post by Score on Mar 12, 2022 16:04:25 GMT -4
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Post by hal on Mar 12, 2022 16:18:19 GMT -4
I guess they don't see Nate Pearson in the Rotation .
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Post by jimmy on Mar 12, 2022 18:21:33 GMT -4
I guess they don't see Nate Pearson in the Rotation . There is likely some reluctance to count on him … but some of it is building depth … the five guys in the rotation on opening day are unlikely to be the same five in September … adding this guy allows Stripling and Pearson to slide down a spot and still be available when injuries or underperformance arises … also strengthens the pen by making these guys bullpen options.
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Post by CrazyJoeDavola on Mar 12, 2022 20:07:13 GMT -4
Pearson needs to have a dominant start to the season in the minors. He hasn't even done that yet. If he dominates for a month in the minors, then decisions would need to be made. He needs to show longevity and consistency.
There are also rumours of him being in a Ramirez (CLE) deal, though they may just be from random Internet people.
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Post by Captain Obvious on Mar 12, 2022 21:37:10 GMT -4
Not a huge contract, but basically a replacement level player, career 4.97 ERA...going from an easier division and park to a harder one...though Walker turned Ray into an all star, maybe they see something untapped.
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Post by Score on Mar 14, 2022 18:49:17 GMT -4
Lots of chatter on Twitter that the Jays are close to signing Freeman
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