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14. No pitcher is going to match their output

Sat Aug 17, 2024, 06:42 PM

Aug 2024

*except Shohei Ohtani.

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MLB pondering a six-inning minimum rule for starting pitchers [View all] True Dough Aug 2024 OP

Initial thought. NO BOSSHOG Aug 2024 #1

I don't think MLB has been hurt by the DH rule applied to both leagues True Dough Aug 2024 #8

I always thought BOSSHOG Aug 2024 #10

No pitcher is going to match their output True Dough Aug 2024 #14

I'm sure Tampa in particular True Dough Aug 2024 #3

This! WestMichRad Aug 2024 #16

No. anciano Aug 2024 #4

Noooooooo n/t Drum Aug 2024 #5

Nope! Dave in VA Aug 2024 #6

Sounds like a really bad idea...nt Wounded Bear Aug 2024 #7

Only if they go back to one-platoon football. Silent Type Aug 2024 #11

Here's my idea Cartoonist Aug 2024 #12

The rule is already 5 innings. I don't think that would change much. rsdsharp Aug 2024 #13

They had exceptions to the rule discussed above...like 4 earned runs. Lucky Luciano Aug 2024 #15

Thanks. I should have read it. I still think it's a bad idea. rsdsharp Aug 2024 #17

Increasing The Distance To Home Plate? ProfessorGAC Aug 2024 #20

None Of That Addesses The Point ProfessorGAC Aug 2024 #23

I am already deeper in this than I care to be. However, retread Aug 2024 #31

Bad idea. I don't like the pitch clock, either. Ziggysmom Aug 2024 #19

We Agree & Disagree ProfessorGAC Aug 2024 #21

NO! NO, NO, NO, NO!!!! If MLB does this, I'm gone. Auggie Aug 2024 #24

And if you're gone True Dough Aug 2024 #25

Exactly. Fuck 'em and their lies: Auggie Aug 2024 #28

Agreed on the pitch clock and the pick-off rule True Dough Aug 2024 #30

Opposed LuvLoogie Aug 2024 #29