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LisaM

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13. Ridiculous. The strike zone is not a fixed zone.

Reply to Auggie (Reply #5)

Thu Dec 5, 2024, 10:40 PM

Dec 5

I hate those virtual strike zones. They don't adjust them to the player. The strike zone is between the batter's knees and numbers and can even change during an at bat.

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Rob Manfred Claims There's 'Buzz' Around 'Golden At-Bat' Rule Among MLB Owners [View all] Auggie Dec 5 OP

Hahahaha! Diamond_Dog Dec 5 #1

It's nuts. Here's another: Challenging balls and strikes via replay review. Auggie Dec 5 #5

Can the drunk guy in the seats behind first base also challenge the call? displacedvermoter Dec 5 #8

Ridiculous. The strike zone is not a fixed zone. LisaM Dec 5 #13

What kind of shit is this? displacedvermoter Dec 5 #2

My guess is gambling interests want this. FSogol Dec 5 #6

Not even just dumb, it is kinda evil displacedvermoter Dec 5 #7

LOL. Judging by the comments here, the fans won't care for it Redleg Dec 5 #11

Totally nuts DeeDeeNY Dec 5 #3

Yeah, that's where I'd have to give up my life long fandom of baseball. FSogol Dec 5 #4

What a ridiculous idea. NO! underpants Dec 5 #9

I've been watching baseball, man and boy, for more than 60 years. rsdsharp Dec 5 #10

I am still pissed off about the DH. LisaM Dec 5 #14

I have yet to see one single person state that they like this idea. Wiz Imp Dec 5 #12

I'm With Ya! ProfessorGAC Dec 6 #15

Manfred said there was "buzz", implying some people thought it was at least worth thinking about Wiz Imp Dec 6 #16

I'm With Them, Too ProfessorGAC Dec 6 #17