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GusBob

(7,286 posts)
Sun Jan 21, 2018, 04:20 AM Jan 2018

OK so do my fellow DUers think MLB games are too long?

They are talking about instituting a 20 sec clock for pitches. I do not like that idea. For one I think it will light up the scoreboard and will not shorten games

Me I dont think the games are too long. I don't watch TV tho, anything TV drives me crazy. I listen to baseball on the radio and am busy doing other things whilst the game is on. 40 years, old habit. I enjoy the rythym of the games and the radio announcers from across the country

The only time long games are a hassle: I am on the east coast so those 10pm starts are a bother, so a long close game then makes for late nights

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OK so do my fellow DUers think MLB games are too long? (Original Post) GusBob Jan 2018 OP
Not too long for me. Cattledog Jan 2018 #1
I don't think it is a good idea. Pitchers pitch when they are ready. Forcing them to pitch by a wasupaloopa Jan 2018 #2
I don't think about MLB games this time of year True Dough Jan 2018 #3
If they go Jamaal510 Jan 2018 #4
I think Sophiegirl Jan 2018 #5
The seasons MFM008 Jan 2018 #6
No FBaggins Jan 2018 #7
No. Why don't we write some letters to Manfred while we're at it? Auggie Jan 2018 #8
No kacekwl Jan 2018 #9
Don't care anymore, really. Iggo Jan 2018 #10
The ONLY time games are too long is when.... Brother Buzz Jan 2018 #11
No way. Kingofalldems Jan 2018 #12
Yes, they are too long. But I blame the batters. El Supremo Jan 2018 #13
 

wasupaloopa

(4,516 posts)
2. I don't think it is a good idea. Pitchers pitch when they are ready. Forcing them to pitch by a
Sun Jan 21, 2018, 04:42 AM
Jan 2018

clock means they will rush too much. Just getting the right sign takes more than 20 seconds.

Also when there are runners on base it takes time to stare them back to base or throw to the fielder..

True Dough

(17,390 posts)
3. I don't think about MLB games this time of year
Sun Jan 21, 2018, 04:53 AM
Jan 2018

but since you asked...

A 20 second clock is too limiting, IMO. But I wouldn't mind if they put a limit on the number of catchers/pitching coaches/managers trips to the mound each game. That gets out of hand sometimes.

Jamaal510

(10,893 posts)
4. If they go
Sun Jan 21, 2018, 05:05 AM
Jan 2018

this route, they might have to end up arranging it to where teams can re-use pitchers that they've already taken out of games. There are about to be so many worn-out arms. And the thing here is that this won't get people interested in baseball who aren't already interested. Instead, they're just tampering with how the game was meant to be played in their attempt to turn pro baseball into something it isn't.

Sophiegirl

(2,338 posts)
5. I think
Sun Jan 21, 2018, 05:07 AM
Jan 2018

That limiting in-game catcher/pitcher visits would save more time than any pitch clock.

Figuring out how to change up signs with a runner on 2nd should be discussed BEFORE the game.

Auggie

(31,232 posts)
8. No. Why don't we write some letters to Manfred while we're at it?
Sun Jan 21, 2018, 09:56 AM
Jan 2018

On my to-do list. It's a better fight than complaining about it here.

Iggo

(47,597 posts)
10. Don't care anymore, really.
Sun Jan 21, 2018, 11:20 AM
Jan 2018

Other than the playoffs, I haven't seen a Dodger game on TV in four years. Haven't gone to the stadium or bought a cap or shirt or any other merch in that time because of the blackout.

But if I did care, I might say it takes as long as it takes and don't fuck with it.

But that's today. Ask me again right after a five hour playoff game and I might tell you different.

Brother Buzz

(36,502 posts)
11. The ONLY time games are too long is when....
Sun Jan 21, 2018, 03:03 PM
Jan 2018

your team is down by, say, eight, ten runs, at the end of the seventh inning and beer sales have ended.

Kingofalldems

(38,511 posts)
12. No way.
Sun Jan 21, 2018, 03:19 PM
Jan 2018

Great entertainment every night in the summer. Playoff games are too long because of extra commercials.

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