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MLB in discussions to end shifts
Posted on 6/14/18 at 2:36 pm
Posted on 6/14/18 at 2:36 pm
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Rob Manfred on defensive shifts and the possibility of an illegal-defense rule.
“We’re in the discussion-analysis phase on that topic, not the decision-phase.”
I hate the shifts but this is dumb and not the way to end them. You end them by paying players who beat the shift.
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Posted on 6/14/18 at 2:37 pm to Adam Banks
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this is dumb
truly. players need to try and learn to not hit it in to the shift, that is the only way to get rid of it. for now it remains a smart defensive strategy.
Posted on 6/14/18 at 2:38 pm to Adam Banks
I guess one thing to consider from a competitive standpoint is shifts disproportionately hurt left-handed hitters. So there is a competitive aspect to this that at least bears examination.
Posted on 6/14/18 at 2:39 pm to Adam Banks
I hate the shift with a passion, but would never support a rule making it illegal to use one.
My opinion is a hitter needs to nut up and try to lay a bunt down rather than take a chance at what is already an unfavorable outcome by swinging his natural “pull” swing for a hit.
My opinion is a hitter needs to nut up and try to lay a bunt down rather than take a chance at what is already an unfavorable outcome by swinging his natural “pull” swing for a hit.
Posted on 6/14/18 at 2:39 pm to Adam Banks
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MLB in discussions to end shifts
Posted on 6/14/18 at 2:39 pm to therick711
And double play depth disproportionately hurts players who hit ground balls. Yet no one cares about that shift because it’s been there for 100 years
Posted on 6/14/18 at 2:40 pm to Adam Banks
If a professional baseball player can not put down his ego for one at bat and lay down a bunt the other way instead of trying to golf a ball into the right field seats he deserves to get out.
Posted on 6/14/18 at 2:41 pm to Adam Banks
Hate the shift as well but frick.. They give up so much by shifting and these guys arent taking advantage
Posted on 6/14/18 at 2:41 pm to Adam Banks
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And double play depth disproportionately hurts players who hit ground balls. Yet no one cares about that shift because it’s been there for 100 years
That comparison ignores the issue facing left-handed hitters that I merely said bears exploration. The setup of the diamond and the way players run around it is what impacts left-handers, not the shift itself.
Posted on 6/14/18 at 2:41 pm to therick711
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I guess one thing to consider from a competitive standpoint is shifts disproportionately hurt left-handed hitters. So there is a competitive aspect to this that at least bears examination.
Counter argument to that is that there's a lot more right-handed pitchers than lefties, which is an advantage for the left-hand batters.
Posted on 6/14/18 at 2:41 pm to Adam Banks
Manfred is awful
Posted on 6/14/18 at 2:42 pm to Tiger Prawn
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Counter argument to that is that there's a lot more right-handed pitchers than lefties, which is an advantage for the left-hand batters.
See my post above. This isn't about advantages that are player-driven.
Posted on 6/14/18 at 2:42 pm to Adam Banks
The game should be allowed to regulate Itself. If a hitter is too selfish to go oppo on an extreme shift, then why is the defensive team being held accountable?
Posted on 6/14/18 at 2:43 pm to Snoopy04
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My opinion is a hitter needs to nut up and try to lay a bunt down
or learn to hit to the opposite field. Baseball is a game of adjustments.
Posted on 6/14/18 at 2:43 pm to Adam Banks
Up next: Outlawing curveballs and any pitches over 95mph.
Posted on 6/14/18 at 2:44 pm to therick711
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That comparison ignores the issue facing left-handed hitters that I merely said bears exploration. The setup of the diamond and the way players run around it is what impacts left-handers, not the shift itself.
I say we keep the shift, but to even it out for lefties they run the bases in reverse order
Posted on 6/14/18 at 2:44 pm to GoldenSombrero
AMEN!
To be clear, I hate the shift but do not favor legislating it out of the game, mostly because I don't trust the MLB to come up with a rule that makes any sense. I do think it is worth exploring what burdens shifting places on lefties.
To be clear, I hate the shift but do not favor legislating it out of the game, mostly because I don't trust the MLB to come up with a rule that makes any sense. I do think it is worth exploring what burdens shifting places on lefties.
This post was edited on 6/14/18 at 2:48 pm
Posted on 6/14/18 at 2:46 pm to GoldenSombrero
But in all seriousness the fact this is being discussed is ridiculous and the first step to eliminating some of the new analytics/ strategy that is increasing popularity in baseball these days.
Posted on 6/14/18 at 2:48 pm to GoldenSombrero
i say we keep the shift and get rid of the DH
Posted on 6/14/18 at 2:48 pm to WestCoastAg
They can do whatever they want with shifting if they eliminate the DH.
In fact, I want to know how many of the "you need to adjust" or "you need to bunt" or "you need to learn to go the other way" posters support the fricking DH.
In fact, I want to know how many of the "you need to adjust" or "you need to bunt" or "you need to learn to go the other way" posters support the fricking DH.
This post was edited on 6/14/18 at 2:50 pm
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