04-13-2010, 05:21 PM
<!--quoteo(post=88634:date=Apr 13 2010, 04:14 PM:name=PcB)-->QUOTE (PcB @ Apr 13 2010, 04:14 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec--><!--quoteo(post=88631:date=Apr 13 2010, 03:13 PM:name=KBwsb)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (KBwsb @ Apr 13 2010, 03:13 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->1. Larger strike zone
2. Batter must stay in box for entire at-bat
3. limit of one catcher visit to mound per batter, or two per inning
These seem like completely obvious, easy changes. Would anyone actually object?<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
I don't really like #2, but I can support the other 2 ideas.
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If the guy has a mosquito in his eye, sure, let him step out. But the Nick Swisher-type thing of adjusting his gloves, staring at his bat, adjusting his cup, and taking a few practice swings <i>between every pitch</i> has got to stop.
2. Batter must stay in box for entire at-bat
3. limit of one catcher visit to mound per batter, or two per inning
These seem like completely obvious, easy changes. Would anyone actually object?<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
I don't really like #2, but I can support the other 2 ideas.
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If the guy has a mosquito in his eye, sure, let him step out. But the Nick Swisher-type thing of adjusting his gloves, staring at his bat, adjusting his cup, and taking a few practice swings <i>between every pitch</i> has got to stop.
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