What MLB rule changes are you in favor of?

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This year The Atlantic league are going to experiment with potential rule changes we could see in MLB during the next CBA.  Some I like. Some I am opposed.
The Ones I like:
1.  30 second pitch clock. between pitches.  I would say 35 seconds though between batters.
2.  3 batter minimum for relief pitchers.  
3.  Ban on infield shifts.  You can shift the second baseman up the middle but do not enchroach on the ss position and vis versa. But no more 3 men on the right or left side of the infield. 
The rules I don't like:
1. Robotic strike calling. Leave the human element in the game 
2. No mound visits.  When a pinch hitter comes up the pitcher and catcher should be allowed to discuss scouting reports.  I say use the format last year 6 in the game but no more than 2 per half inning.

Alice · Accepted Answer

Field shifts add an interesting element to the game. I'm not in favor of banning them, especially with the alternative being predictable hitting.

The 3 batter minimum rule is a good change. I wish that rule were around when jerkoffs like Joe Torre sent out 3 different relievers to pitch around Manny and Ortiz.

I don't like timing pitchers or restricting mound visits, otherwise what good is coaching or strategizing between players? Pitching is a hard enough job with so many BS called strikes.

crmcphail · Answer

None. Baseball has been a great game for many years just like it is. Why change a good thing....

? · Answer

I like the 3 batter minimum for relief pitchers,I like timing pitchers and mound visits, they should also force the NL to use the DH, and do away with the rule that says that if a pinch hitter  is announced,and the other team changes pitchers,and so the first team sends someone else up to pinch hit,that the first player is considered out of the game, when was never in it

Anonymous · Answer

I'm in favor of removing body parts from umpires when they blow or miss a call.  Start with fingers and then cut off toes. If they still mess off, lose the feet, hands ,ears, and nose. If they mess up after that, make them commissioner.
I also think that MLB should limit the number of foreign-born players on a roster the way Japanese teams do.
Baseball is the American Pastime and I'm sick of jabbering monkeys taking jobs away from our citizens.

curtisports2 · Answer

When a pinch hitter comes up, there should be no need for a mound visit to 'discuss scouting reports'.  This is something all pitchers and catchers should address in advance.  Pitchers and catchers should have a book on every batter except for recent call-ups.

I have no problem with the shift. Batters need to be able to overcome that. Ty Cobb and Nap Lajoie and Rogers Hornsby and Ted Williams and Tony Gwynn would have eaten these chumps alive.

? · Answer

I don't like any of them.  However, I'm intrigued by the robotic assistance on strikes/balls.  Seems to not be much detail on exactly how it will work.  Curious to see what it looks like.  Also curious about them moving the mound back 2 feet late in the season.  Not a fan of any of these changes, but I'll keep an eye on them, as I may change my mind.

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What MLB rule changes are you in favor of?

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