when i say "pitchers and catchers", i'm not talking about what you think i'm talking

[rone]

Rule changes: Batters must keep at least one foot in the box throughout an at-bat or it's a strike; with the bases empty, pitchers must not wait more than 12 seconds between pitches (once he has the ball) or it's a ball; no more stepping into a dugout to catch a foul ball; and no more tie games that are suspended because of weather being played over — now, they'll be resumed from the point of stoppage.

I fully approve of these rule changes.  I only hope they're enforced consistently.  Play ball!

Comments

[racerxmachina.livejournal.com]

Shortened time between pitches? How on earth will they manage to spit and adjust their athletic cups 50 times, now that there are these draconian limits?! OUTRAGE

(actually HOORAY and about damn time on these new rules)

I am by no means a baseball fan, but

[vardissakheli.livejournal.com]

12 seconds seems awfully quick to me, especially if the pitcher disagrees with the signalled pitch. I'd want a whole lot more padding if I were a catcher.

[ronebofh.livejournal.com]

If there's nobody on base, how much shaking off are you gonna do? 12 seconds is plenty... watch a game and count them off yourself.