Was that a reference to Trey Wingo's ridiculous tweet about the NFL and the NBA not restricting defensive strategy?
I'm in favor of all the rule changes, but I would have preferred that instead of a pitch clock they
1) allow the pitcher to throw a pitch as quickly as they want, whether the batter is ready or not
2) allow the batter to demand a pitch if they are in the box, the umpire would gesture to the pitcher and the pitcher would have to deliver a pitch immediately
Maybe that wouldn't have been as effective as a simple clock, but I think almost all of pitching is interrupting the batter's timing. I guess I haven't thought through what happens with baserunners. Maybe that's a situation where the batter isn't allowed to demand a pitch.
That homestead left much to be desired. I often wonder if some of the players are fed up with losing and just going through the motions? For the life of me, and I get the money part, but why on earth are they still carrying Dozier and O'Hearn? Loyalty is one thing, but sports are performance driven. Getting those 2 or of the lineup gets the rookies more playing time. Wondering if Matheny will roll out a lineup with all rookies? They pretty much played together in the minors, why not see what they got.
Very impressed with the Chiefs. Although some injuries and dinged up, a solid performance. The defense will get better with time. The offense is like a plug and play computer - someone leaves and the plug in a new device. Short of a few tackling misses, a very solid, all around game.
Does anyone remember the Chiefs when they barnstormed playing basketball in the off season.? I remember them playing in Great Bend in the 60's. What a great time that was.
The only rule change I like is the pitch clock. Bigger bases? Let's bring in the outfield walls so everyone can hit homeruns. How about if the ball falls in a specific area it means an automatic double or triple so the player doesn't have to run too hard to increase their career? Anyway, I also think it's pathetic that a player can't learn to hit against the shift. Gee, is the game just too hard for these lads???
Making the bases bigger will materially affect the game a lot! Making it so there is less distance between bases definitely make it easier to steal a base. Most stolen bases attempts are bang/bang plays, anyway. The real problem with the bases is oversliding or popping up a fraction and having the instant reply call a runner out. That's really not within the spirit of the game, in my opinion...
(reads Chiefs portion)
(best Heisenberg voice)
Stay out of my territory!
:)
Was that a reference to Trey Wingo's ridiculous tweet about the NFL and the NBA not restricting defensive strategy?
I'm in favor of all the rule changes, but I would have preferred that instead of a pitch clock they
1) allow the pitcher to throw a pitch as quickly as they want, whether the batter is ready or not
2) allow the batter to demand a pitch if they are in the box, the umpire would gesture to the pitcher and the pitcher would have to deliver a pitch immediately
Maybe that wouldn't have been as effective as a simple clock, but I think almost all of pitching is interrupting the batter's timing. I guess I haven't thought through what happens with baserunners. Maybe that's a situation where the batter isn't allowed to demand a pitch.
Might it be time to start thinking about tying up Singer to a long term contract?
That homestead left much to be desired. I often wonder if some of the players are fed up with losing and just going through the motions? For the life of me, and I get the money part, but why on earth are they still carrying Dozier and O'Hearn? Loyalty is one thing, but sports are performance driven. Getting those 2 or of the lineup gets the rookies more playing time. Wondering if Matheny will roll out a lineup with all rookies? They pretty much played together in the minors, why not see what they got.
Very impressed with the Chiefs. Although some injuries and dinged up, a solid performance. The defense will get better with time. The offense is like a plug and play computer - someone leaves and the plug in a new device. Short of a few tackling misses, a very solid, all around game.
Does anyone remember the Chiefs when they barnstormed playing basketball in the off season.? I remember them playing in Great Bend in the 60's. What a great time that was.
As always, thanks for your insight!
The only rule change I like is the pitch clock. Bigger bases? Let's bring in the outfield walls so everyone can hit homeruns. How about if the ball falls in a specific area it means an automatic double or triple so the player doesn't have to run too hard to increase their career? Anyway, I also think it's pathetic that a player can't learn to hit against the shift. Gee, is the game just too hard for these lads???
Making the bases bigger will materially affect the game a lot! Making it so there is less distance between bases definitely make it easier to steal a base. Most stolen bases attempts are bang/bang plays, anyway. The real problem with the bases is oversliding or popping up a fraction and having the instant reply call a runner out. That's really not within the spirit of the game, in my opinion...
Singer in top 4 in all of baseball since July 1