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

[erikred.livejournal.com]

Are these official, or did John Shea make clever use of the date?

"John Shea

Sunday, April 1, 2007"

[ronebofh.livejournal.com]

Hmm, that would really piss me off. They're pretty plausible. And the other stuff on that page (http://sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2007/04/01/SPGM9OVO5S1.DTL) is real...