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In response to "I don't get why they want this out. If I want 7 outfielders I should be allowed to do it -- nm" by Beaker

Because the commissioner wants offense (as do the fans) -- and it's easier to change the rules than get less obstinant hitters.

Posted by Will Hunting (aka JoeMetz) Jan 26 '15, 06:45

There are certain hitters who show every day in batting practice that they can go opposite field but singles don't earn the contracts they signed so they pull everything into a dead shift in the hopes they get under the ball enough to hit it out.

Papi for one could poke a dozen balls a week through to left field, probably hit close to .350 doing it but that's not what he's getting paid to d so he doesn't.

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- I don't disagree. I'm just saying why it's a consideration. -- nm - Will Hunting Jan 26, 07:01 1
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This is all true but I still don't want it being ruled out of the game. -- nm - Krusty Jan 26, 06:46

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Because the commissioner wants offense (as do the fans) -- and it's easier to change the rules than get less obstinant hitters.

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