[AtlUmpSteve]

Well not only are those believing this was a bad idea unhappy it passed, but I can pretty much guarantee that those that wanted the change are equally unhappy. Because they surely didn't get what they wanted, either, they got an aborted miscarriage version of anyone's idea of what they wanted (to amplify what Crabby Bob said).

I am willing to bet ANYTHING they simply wanted the pool games, which have no bearing on the championship play, to be exactly what most showcases do; bat as many as you wish, free substitution on defense while maintaining the batting order, and courtesy runners for any pitcher or catcher with anyone available (sub, last out, whatever). That would have been so simple; it works all the time in friendlies and showcases, whereever the game result isn't the priority, but letting the girls play, is. Whether they want exposure for college coaches, or simply to make sure that everyone on the roster has some measurable participation, isn't the concern; let them play was the goal.

But, in the apparent interest of making it as absurd as possible, so maybe it would be eliminated next year (do you think??), you get the rule implemented as stated above.

Anyone still wondering why the prevailing opinion among the teams/coaches/parents is that ASA simply doesn't get it, if they ever did??