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Dems2002

(509 posts)

1. Fewer pitching changes works for me

Reply to Purveyor (Original post)

Thu Aug 18, 2016, 06:51 PM

Aug 2016

As a baseball fan my entire life, I've gotta say, I find the numerous pitching changes irritating more than any other aspect of the current game. I'd be fine with maxing out the number of pitchers for a regulation 9 inning game at 3. Going 4+, bringing a lefty to pitch to one batter and then making another change? Just no.

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MLB May Consider Limits On Pitching Changes, Shifts [View all] Purveyor Aug 2016 OP

Fewer pitching changes works for me Dems2002 Aug 2016 #1

This has huge potential for lengthening games, not shortening them. It's a terrible idea. Auggie Aug 2016 #2