Fri Oct 14, 2011, 08:17pm
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Quote:
Originally Posted by AtlUmpSteve
Of all of the rule change proposals, I believe the most ludicrous come from the former NUS member, Phil Gutierrez.
I reject completely the notion that a base ball on balls constitutes a base award for anyone OTHER than the batter. The batter is awarded first, other runners advance solely on the basis of being forced by the batter becoming a batter-runner, they have acquired no special award on their part, just the opportunity to advance without jeopardy. If a trailing runner is put out after passing the forced base they can reach without jeopardy, then just like every other similar play, that removes the force on advance runner!! If the third out is made before the lead runner touches the plate, it is a timing play; because there is no force any longer!!
Removing base running responsibilities in order to celebrate is equally absurd.
Faulty logic, poor thought process, in my opinion.
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Seems a lot of "because" exceptions this year. Beside the one above, the reason for changing the batter's box is equally absurd.
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