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Couch_Lock
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NL needs to go DH....AL has had it a long time, its inevitable....Prefer the game with no DH, theres more strategy involved then but the AL won't remove it. For the sake of statistics both leagues should be under the same set of rules.
Amaximus
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No, It's time to remove the DH altogether, not add another talentless, aging slugger position...
Furthermore... the 3 pitch rule? I'm ok with that. I once watched the Yankees change the pitcher 5 times over TWO batters, 7 pitches thrown total. it took 27 minutes. PASS.
Furthermore... the 3 pitch rule? I'm ok with that. I once watched the Yankees change the pitcher 5 times over TWO batters, 7 pitches thrown total. it took 27 minutes. PASS.
Sunbiz1
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Not much choice there, as Theo and Co. cannot draft pitching.
And then there's Lester, highest paid player on the team; whose stats are falling by the year.
I'm happy with Cubs ownership, but the GM needs lessons from Tampa; who with less than a $50M payroll seem to compete every year.
How do they do it?, this is according to a Rays fan I asked recently:
"Tampa Bay and Houston have pioneered in this field, reducing the number of scouts that they have from around 40 to around 20. Rather than beat the bushes searching for talent, now talent is identified by data which didn't used to be available. Once the data team identifies a potential prospect, then the scouts are sent out to see what the guy is like. The idea is to eliminate wasted time chasing guys who looked good in one or two games which a scout watched, and zero in on the guys whom the data suggests might have a future."
Brettman
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I dont really like it but I feel like it is inevitable.
Couch_Lock
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Robot for home umpire I like, or a computerized consistent strike zone. Too many umpires feel "shown up" by batters shaking their heads or arguing balls and strikes. And after that happens? They are human, some react badly and continue to get balls and strikes wrong, on purpose.
Couch_Lock
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Some of those Astro players should be suspended for a year w/ no pay. Players will think TWICE about cheating, then.
Corso312
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Nobody would be panicking about our farm system if we didn't make that awful trade for Quintana, if Cease and Jimenez were here it's all good. I hated the trade at the time..even worse than I imagined.
We have slot of young arms in the system, we'll find out next year if they are worth a fuck.
Couch_Lock
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Cubs develop great position players, but for some reason never a pitcher. They need to fire the pitching scouts they have and hire new ones, imo.
New Age United
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What's this new rule?
Couch_Lock
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3 batter minimum for all pitchers. No more pitchers brought in the game to face just one or two hitters.
New Age United
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Crazy, supposed to speed up the game but takes the strategy outta the game, I guess that will be a new strength or weakness for pitchers might actually make for some interesting ball, lot of walks.
Couch_Lock
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Or...if a reliever clearly doesn't "have it" that day, once he comes in ? Maybe a bit more offense.
Hugepeckerhead
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I agree. AL needs to lose the DH. These leagues are trying to make it better but dont realize they are ruining the game. Like football....they want to keep concussions low but dont realize players hitting as low as they are....are causing more injuries. They might not be life threatening, however they can be career enders.
doublejj
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MLB already said they will be monitoring the situation & if a pitcher retaliates and hits an Astro player they will face fines and suspension......which is more than any Astro player received for cheating....smh
Sunbiz1
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While Heyward wasn't an awful trade, he hasn't produced enough to be highest paid.
Contreras has been a much better asset, and due for a HUGE raise.
And then there's Kimbrel...we'll see.
