Reid Ryan was on MLB Network Radio on Sunday. He pretty much said that baseball needs to give fans what they want, whatever they want. So if fans want more offense, then MLB should do what they can do. He was also very supportive of the pitch clock and the extra innings rule that puts a runner on second.
Reid was really talked about pretty harshly after his interview was over, and then again just a few minutes ago on Steve Phillips show, for suggesting that teams should be compensated when their front office personnel is raided by another team. He made that comment when discussing Elias, Fast and Sig. The overwhelming feeling was that if Houston wanted to keep those guys they should have paid up, and that their absence was really going to be felt by Jeff and the organization, so much so that it could be impacting what moves the Astros do or don’t make this off season.
As for Reid’s comments about rule changes, sure, I love the game as it is but most these things are not deal breakers for me personally. Half the stands empty when a game goes into extra innings. While I love an 18 inning game, most can’t hang with that, either in person or on tv. Starting the 11th with a runner on second base to help end the game sooner and preserve pitcher’s arms is understandable and not a detriment to the game in my opinion. The NFL and NHL have each altered the OT for regular season play. It didn’t destroy those sports.
I do disagree with some of the shift banning talk. Telling a team where they can and can’t play their defensive players seems like a step too far. I MIGHT be willing to live with all infielders on the dirt but you could align them anyway you want, but again, I’d prefer for the hitters, who are supposed to be professionals, learn how to hit the other way.
I love the pitch clock. When you see some of our guys come up from the minors, like C Perez, and they are used to that and pitch with that quicker pace, I love it.
DH?? I could live with it either way but please make a decision. Both leagues need to play by the same rules!!!! Could you image flipping a coin before the super bowl to determine home team and that coin toss determined whether or not one team could use their running back?? Sorry Rams. You lose the toss so Todd Gurley can’t play. I still find it hard to believe this was ever allowed in baseball. The players union will never allow it to be done away with so the NL needs to get on board. DH today please so we can play by the same rules.
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