Nu Roolz Chatter (split from assorted IGTs)

[Gwreck]

Great development as Manfred tells reporters that the extra runner in extra innings and the 7 inning doubleheader are not long for this world:

[Ceetar]

well that's because he heard the players might be okay with them, so he's trying to leverage them in the CBA.

[MFS62]

Edgy MD wrote: Well, duh. We play "God Bless America" every time there's a pitching change, and then the broadcaster won't be allowed to cut to a commercial. Why do I have to solve everything?

You don't.

You're an editor. They just review other peoples' ideas. They're not supposed to have their own ideas. (J/K)



Later

[Edgy MD]

I think you should sometimes pause before hitting submit.

[MFS62]

Oh, I took my time, re -writing that several times, just to be sure it would be taken as a joke.

But right after I hit submit I realized you aren't an editor any more.



Later

[roger_that]

The solution to speeding up the game is simple: before each game, you make known the two teams' average game time for the season to date. (For game #1, use last year's average game time.) Let it be known that in the event of a tie after 9, the victory will go to the team with the lower average game-time.



Problem solved.

[Edgy MD]

With the return of the commissioner and the union president meeting the media during the All-Star Break, Commissioner Manfred indicated that the seven-inning double-header and the magic runner thingie are still considered part of COVID protocols and are not expected to continue past the protocol period.

[whippoorwill]

George Wills had a column in tonight suggesting a timer between pitches. I like it

[kcmets]

George Wills owes me a pizza and a bottle of chianti classico reserva.




=kcmets post_id=70778 time=1625846826 user_id=53]
I agree, word for word. 20 seconds would do, but 15 is better imo.



Pitcher wants to fix his hair, play with his jock strap or just fart around as part of

some outdated (or needs to be) routine - air horn goes off, BALL TWO.



Same with batters. Readjusting the velcro on batting gloves, lollygaggiing with the

helmet or tardiness to step up to the plate - air horn goes off, STRIKE TWO.



A strict pitch clock is definitely worth trying out for a full season or two before they

just cut all games to 7 innings all willy nilly.