tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2893512317902577458.post6923630754155815983..comments2024-01-06T02:22:33.000-05:00Comments on Camden Depot: Another Idea on Speeding Up GamesJon Shepherdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03521809778977098687noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2893512317902577458.post-2815432673940325012017-04-02T19:55:39.131-04:002017-04-02T19:55:39.131-04:00It is not the media making up this issue. I can on...It is not the media making up this issue. I can only stand watching recorded games now and the delays within an AB are still infuriating (I try to start watching 90 minutes after games start). There is time for fans discussing strategy and seeing the beauty of our national pastime in a game that is 2:35. <br /><br />1. A batter can step out of the box anytime they want, but if the pitcher pitches, it should be called a ball or a strike (don't give batters timeout, unless foul ball hits them or some other obvious need). Batters: Get equipment that doesn't need to be adjusted on every pitch.<br />2. No coach visits to the mound without removing the pitcher. Ever. One trainer trip per game that doesn't remove the pitcher.<br />3. One catcher visit to the mound per inning. The pitcher is ejected on the second.<br /><br />If these measures don't get 9 inning games under 2:45, then all teams involved in delayed games should be fined per minute for every minute after 2:45.<br />And if that doesn't work, delaying teams should lose draft picks.<br />And if that doesn't work, delaying teams should be moved to London or Mexico City.<br />And if that doesn't work, Mike Hargrove's head on a pike should be part of a rotating clubhouse display.<br />And if that doesn't work, the Yankees and Red Sox should be never allowed to play each other again. If they meet in the playoffs it should be automatic loss for both of them.<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2893512317902577458.post-21223657048518307892017-03-16T16:17:31.828-04:002017-03-16T16:17:31.828-04:00There's nothing wrong with out-of-the-box thin...There's nothing wrong with out-of-the-box thinking, but in general I would prefer MLB to move gradually until pace-of-play is no longer an issue. I wrote this post because I believe that the "mainstream media" has fostered noise rather than light and to encourage readers to think about the issue. I'm glad to see that some readers are thinking about it.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18347209822215185644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2893512317902577458.post-37558797841820200712017-03-14T22:30:48.760-04:002017-03-14T22:30:48.760-04:00How about no visits once a teams starter exits the...How about no visits once a teams starter exits the game. Makes the bullpens potentially more volatile. Maybe allow two catcher or one pitching coach visit per game that are timed. andynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2893512317902577458.post-1086286775509431802017-03-14T16:59:51.749-04:002017-03-14T16:59:51.749-04:00@Joe Reisel:
If James Jones' idea is too radic...@Joe Reisel:<br />If James Jones' idea is too radical, how about the alternative of treating mound visits that do not result in a player switch as an *automatic ball*?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2893512317902577458.post-76242699976579467002017-03-14T09:36:43.433-04:002017-03-14T09:36:43.433-04:00#James Jones - I think that your proposal is too r...#James Jones - I think that your proposal is too radical a change, at least at this point. I don't want to go so far as to prohibit conferences.<br /><br />#Vilnius - No doubt it would be good for players to engage in infield practice, and while mandating it is conceivably negotiable and would be good PR, I don't think you can force the practice to be meaningful and there are other issues (such as weather or injury) complicating the issue. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18347209822215185644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2893512317902577458.post-88991596703406431302017-03-13T20:25:45.096-04:002017-03-13T20:25:45.096-04:00How about making players take infield practice aga...How about making players take infield practice again? <br />If the players did that again then maybe there would be fewer infield conferences between the players. My logic works like this: in situations where the catchers and the infielders need to know what their roles will be during certain game situations (e.g., bunts with men on first and second and nobody out), they can work on hand signals during infield practice instead of grouping together near the center of the infield.<br />And there's this added benefit for fans: watching infield practice can be fun.<br />I still remember the first time I attended a game at Camden Yards in 1992. I got there early--having given my boss some lame excuse for having to leave work--and I had the pleasure of watching as the Ripken boys (Cal Jr. and Billy) razzed each other while participating in infield practice. <br />That alone for me was worth the price of admission.vilnius b.https://www.blogger.com/profile/02872502926590063013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2893512317902577458.post-22869193764233907462017-03-13T11:28:31.482-04:002017-03-13T11:28:31.482-04:00How about allowing runners to advance one base for...How about allowing runners to advance one base for every mound visit that does NOT result in a player switch? Provide some disincentive for managers to make the walk.James Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05924076186902270786noreply@blogger.com