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Hopefully Manfred made the comment just to see the reaction. I’m happy baseball fans know it’s dumb and this will just go away. I’m no Manfred fan, but some of the recent changes- pitch timer and defensive alignment have been helpful for the pace of the game. The runner on second base in extra innings is dumb, and should start in the 12th inning if must be, but I can live with it. This golden at bat idea is garbage.

Mentioned it before, but who gets in is mostly a result of who is on the committee- and then it’s basically fixed on who gets 12 or more to get in. Based on the committee this year… I’ll say Dick Allen and John Donaldson get in. Announcement on Sunday night.

There have been plenty of big at bats that have been decided by lesser known names forever. It’s been a great part of baseball being different than any other game. This is just a dumb idea that is only going to put star offensive players in a position to fail more often.

The sports are too different to compare. A floor and cap in baseball would help the product along with a few other things.

I’d be for a fan strike until there’s a salary cap and floor, but it’s not going to happen.

Chris Sale wins Cy and clinched his entry into the Hall. Cease 4th.

“The MLB” has got to stop. Abreu? Good luck.

Yes, Cole has won a Cy-last year. Couple 2nds too. On the Hall of Fame highway.

These committee votes are kind of a joke. It’s more about who is on the committee than the players themselves. I wish there was a one time meeting of a blue ribbon panel to decide yes or no on everyone under consideration, and either you get in then, or you are forever not considered. Stop playing with old men’s emotions—and their families too. More than anything, the Hall should be about getting guys in their 40’s in so they can enjoy it with their families and come back to Cooperstown each year.

The delay between tv and Gameday is almost a minute. Wtf.

Cole is a stud if you allow him to be a stud. He was great.

Looked at his player page. His #1 similar player is Daryl Boston. Had to laugh. I like the hire, but what’s it really mean in the long run under a Reinsdorf ownership? Good luck, Will.

It’s the little things in baseball. Some huge opportunities lost for the Dodgers. Not over, but the winner of this game is probably winning a championship.

RIP Fernando. He was a big deal in 1981 and had some other good years. Sad this is happening right before the Dodgers/Yankees Series.

I remember him last year making two huge errors too late in the season. Maybe overall, he’s better than I know. But he’s had some huge gaffes in big situations.