2018 MLB Thread

Verbal Kint Senior Member

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Wed, Feb 6, 2019 5:27 PM

Not sure on 3 batter minimum, maybe one exception per game.

I think there needs to be a NE/MW/South/Divisional set up. Of course that means adding two teams (after relocating a few of them; A's, Rays).

Better rivalries and reduce travel.

Ironman92 Administrator

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Wed, Feb 6, 2019 7:18 PM

3 batter minimum ...nah

thavoice Senior Member

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Wed, Feb 6, 2019 8:26 PM

posted by Ironman92
3 batter minimum ...nah

I concur. Not a fan.

It does get aggravating though to see so many one and done pitchers, especially in a seemingly meanlingless 7th inning in June with a 4 run lead.

As fan going to games, I dont mind games that are long. On TV.....yeah, it can suck.

I pretty much wont turn many games on until the 7th inning or later and if it isnt close, wont even bother anymore.

Laley23 GOAT

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Thu, Feb 7, 2019 10:27 AM

Love the 3 batter minimum, but managers should get 1 exception starting in the 7th inning.

GOONx19 An exceptional poster.

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Fri, Feb 8, 2019 7:16 AM

I would expect the number of "minor injuries" to increase as a way to subvert that type of rule. There's no way they could make a pitcher stay in there if he said his arm felt funny.

Verbal Kint Senior Member

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Fri, Feb 8, 2019 9:09 AM

posted by GOONx19
I would expect the number of "minor injuries" to increase as a way to subvert that type of rule. There's no way they could make a pitcher stay in there if he said his arm felt funny.

I think a mandatory trip to the injury list follows facing less than 3 batters

mhs95_06 Senior Member

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Sun, Feb 10, 2019 7:24 PM

posted by GOONx19
I would expect the number of "minor injuries" to increase as a way to subvert that type of rule. There's no way they could make a pitcher stay in there if he said his arm felt funny.

If an injury, they just give up IBB until the 3 batter requirement is fulfilled. I'm not if favor of a DH for pitchers, they can only be hit for by a pinch hitter. But I am in favor of a designated defensive player and a designated hitter in his spot in the line-up, and the DF could pinch run in 5 of the 9 innings and each extra inning. This would allow us to enjoy the great fielding and baserunning skills of those that are hitting challenged. After Sept. 1st you can have as many as you want on the roster, but only 22 are allowed on the line-up card for each game.