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I'm not arguing that it has to adapt -- baseball has a lot of work to do -- I am far from a traditionalist. It's the way they go about it that's a big issue. I agree with having DH in both leagues ( consistency of rules is important to me, if one league plays with DH the other should too, etc). But I don't agree with forcing pitchers to face 3 batters because it will supposedly 'speed up the game'. That IMO is not true. I don't agree with starting with a runner on 2b in extra innings because that's fabricated. If a team can't hit against opposing pitchers, those pitchers should be rewarded, not punished further. Problem with this rule (in this thread) is that every game baseball plays is 9 innings. All the sudden now you are going to make double headers worth 7 inning games. That's inconsistent IMO. It also doesn't cure the problem it tries to cure which is to protect the players IMO. What's 4 more innings? Use the full rosters!

I'm fine with ties. I'd actually prefer that over a random runner on 2b to start extra innings. It's the inconsistency of rules that gets me.

It's a stupid rule. A baseball game is 9 innings. As the other poster has stated, removing 2 innings of the game (4 innings for the DH) is really inconsequential IMO. They have enough pitchers to make it work, just use your damn minor leagues or something. It's a full team game. It's not the worst rule in the world (the extra innings guy on second is the worst), but it's pretty stupid. It's all shrouded in the pandemic of course, but I don't buy it.

???? where was that strike 3 on moncada ... jesus

Should have had McCann starting at C with Giolitto pitching.

Lots of negativity here is warranted, but let's remember it's only 5 games into the season. A win here could turn things around quickly. Let's get a strong win and go on a winning streak. All the sudden we will be back into the thick of things! It's a new day. On the other hand, a loss here would be pretty damaging.

Yanks/Phils game cancelled

Wow this is really sad. I was so into the season this weekend -- I was really worried I wouldn't enjoy this season due to the weird shortened schedule, but I was fully committed. Loved playing Fantasy Baseball the past 2-3 days and having the normalcy of watching a baseball game while I eat/play videogames/come home from work. This was bound to happen, but it happened so soon. I wonder what they'll do ?

This was an awful rule change. People in this thread have significantly better ideas here.

Can't wait to see ReyLo pitch. Let's use optimism here.

What do you mean?

CWS you do a nice job of making the threads. Love it! Yeah, Maeda will likely be a hard one. Lots of people see him beasting on the Twins this year. I'm looking forward to this as it will be the first game I get to sit down and watch. Let's GO!

Moved back to Chicago! Right on lake Michigan in the Edgewater/Rogers park area. Had to get out of Florida.

great points can u be the manager plz?

every game matters and a game against the twins matters even more... Renteria puts this up!

lineup seems really stupid, but i haven't followed as much lately since i've been moving across country.

If W'Sox get Mookie I'd be so happy I'd cry. ❤️

Honestly, I don't think it looks that bad. It's a bit... industrial, but it has a sweet retractable roof which is awesome.

1. Robert for sure 2. Cease, have him in all my fantasy teams (kopech is a close one here as well) 3. Progression of Eloy (progression of Moncada also)

Well, I'll wait until more information is out to get really excited... gotta see the framework with all the new rules and regulations. But yeah, it'll be nice seeing Eloy/Roberts/Moncada hitting. Something to look forward to for sure.

Yup, 100%. Covid being around at this point makes the season going ahead seem foolish.

Does it even matter, tho? Coronavirus is on the rise and will destroy sports.

As someone who does not want to see a 48 game season, a 70ish game season would be a reluctant yes to me being excited.

Except that's likely not how it went down. You are falling for gimmicks.

So essentially, the owners-side leaked out that we had an agreement yesterday to create public outcry towards the players. And it worked. This whole thing is such a debacle.