Rob Manfred Claims There's 'Buzz' Around 'Golden At-Bat' Rule Among MLB Owners

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2. What kind of shit is this?

There might be a buzz among owners cause a growing number of them don't give a shit about baseball, just TV revenue.

I will make one of those threats/vows that get made here on DU all time, if they institute this rule, I will never watch another MLB game. The cheesy runner on 2nd base in the 10th inning was bad enough, this would violate one of the most basic rules of the game, an established batting order both sides have to work with and around.

There is a reason they make it a little ceremony at the beginning of each game, the exchange of lineup cards. The umpires are overseeing this because it is vital to know who bats and in what order. Pitching decisions are based on this rule, offensive and defensive decisions are made inning or innings in advance cause of who will be batting in key at bats, players are saved on the bench to use as pinch hitters with an eye to adjusting the line up for a big moment.

Jeezus this is so lame.

Interested to hear what Olbermann thinks of the idea.