New ASA Mechanic for 2008

[IRISHMAFIA]

Okay, I can understand why you would like this. This is the way I feel about it.

A. In my area, 10' will often put you on the outside of the backstop. Yes, I know this is for "championship play", but mechanics are something I prefer not vary.

B. Remember, this would also be for SP whose warm-ups are probably more dangerous then that of the youth game.

C. Just because you are off to the side of the plate doesn't mean you are out of range of an "accidental" errant pitch. They originally took the BU off the line to avoid possible confrontations with a player coming off the field. Now you are placing the PU in a position where they could easily be thrown at. Seems to be a little contradictory.

D. I prefer the PU & BU get together between innings. Always have since they are a team and should have the opportunity to communicate with each other without delaying the game or making a very noticable special trip to bring something to a partner's attention. I think it improves their game and if there is a chatterbox, removing that meeting isn't going to speed it up anymore. A chatterbox will talk to anyone within earshot. I'd rather have him on the line with his partner than talking to the fans. That way, the partner can just walk away and the chatterbox must move into position to continue the game.

I have seen games delayed by line-up changes, but I have never been involved in a game where the umpire's chatter has delayed anything.

Well, we will see how this plays out.