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In response to "MLB is back— with this gem of a rule that I know is Krusty’s favorite " by JackDawson

It'll be odd, but I doubt this one sticks around past pandemic. -- nm

Posted by Will Hunting (aka kelly) Jun 25 '20, 04:28

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What the hell does it even have to do with a pandemic? Avoid long games? Use ties -- nm - JackDawson Jun 25, 06:22 1
- They want to minimize the time spent in close proximity to people and also reduce wear and tear on players, especially pitchers. - Will Hunting Jun 25, 06:31
It’s been used in the minors the past couple of seasons. - spamlet Jun 25, 05:25 5
- You play to win the game. If it takes 146 innings that's how long it takes -- nm - Krusty without grass Jun 25, 06:02 3
  - I agree but they’re clearly going to move away from that because of specialization of the bullpens. -- nm - spamlet Jun 25, 06:22 1
    - When you say move away what are the option besides this awful rule and ties? Baseball is wonderful for so many reasons but one is that there's - Krusty without grass Jun 25, 06:31
  - Not if it goes past my bedtime. -- nm - B Selig Jun 25, 06:03
- just like the overtime and shootout in the NHL. in 15 years you'll be down to 5 minutes of 3-on-3 extra innings, then a home run derby. it all fits! -- nm - mafic Jun 25, 05:38

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