Tyler Colvin

[grunewar]

Colvin's injury stirs debate over maple bats but ban unlikely - USATODAY.com

From the article:

"MLB understands that some players want maple bats banned but has no plans to take such action, said Rob Manfred, executive vice president of labor relations. Maple and ash are the primary types of wood used in the majors, and Manfred says there is not enough ash to meet demand."

[Sven K]

It's just a metter of time before someone is killed. Then MLB will be forced to take action (and defend itself for its inaction to that point).

[MD Longhorn]

Originally Posted by Sven K

It's just a metter of time before someone is killed. Then MLB will be forced to take action (and defend itself for its inaction to that point).

Just a matter of time? Really? How many games have been played with Maple bats so far?

[Sven K]

When some person (especially someone in the stands) is killed, the number of games played to that point will be small consolation to the family of the diseased. And MLB won't be able to say that there were no indications that it was coming.

The guys like the thin handled bats - presumably because they are similar to non-wooden bats in amateur ball. Dangerous shards are common and are becoming more so. To do nothing is just foolish. There must be some alternatives which would not effect the game much yet would prevent daggers from flying.

[grunewar]

Originally Posted by Sven K

When some person (especially someone in the stands) is killed, the number of games played to that point will be small consolation to the family of the diseased. And MLB won't be able to say that there were no indications that it was coming.

diseased or deceased?

[yawetag]

Originally Posted by grunewar

diseased or deceased?

Well, the fans do have to worry about Maple Wilt, Anthracnose, Tar Spot, and Sapstreak. None of those sound exciting. It's amazing to me we haven't yet seen an increase in these found in baseball players.

[Sven K]

It took the death of a young girl at a hockey game to motivate the NHL to install nets. How many had died before then? None?

Maybe one death wasn't enough for you. Didn't make it "worth it", I guess.

I'm duly impressed with your high tolerance for the risk borne by other people.

[MD Longhorn]

Originally Posted by Sven K

When some person (especially someone in the stands) is killed, the number of games played to that point will be small consolation to the family of the diseased. And MLB won't be able to say that there were no indications that it was coming.

The guys like the thin handled bats - presumably because they are similar to non-wooden bats in amateur ball. Dangerous shards are common and are becoming more so. To do nothing is just foolish. There must be some alternatives which would not effect the game much yet would prevent daggers from flying.

What do you suggest then? What would absolutely positively prevent any injuries or diseases from occuring from a possibly shattered bat, something that has a lower percentage of happening than someone getting hit by lightning.

(Speaking of odds ... if your nearest convenience store is 1 1/2 miles from your home, the odds of you being killed in a car accident on the way to the store is 3 times higher than winning the lottery with the ticket you bought at that store... should we legislate no more lottery - it's not safe!!!)