ASA 2015 Rule Changes

[Andy]

Originally Posted by IRISHMAFIA

They can turn this any which way they choose, but IMO this does not belong in championship play.

I told anybody that would listen to me at council meeting in Reno that this was not a good idea.

[Crabby_Bob]

Originally Posted by Andy

I told anybody that would listen to me at council meeting in Reno that this was not a good idea.

Not only a bad idea, a worse implementation. Ugly.

[IRISHMAFIA]

Originally Posted by Andy

I told anybody that would listen to me at council meeting in Reno that this was not a good idea.

Been there, done that. Frustrating as hell, isn't it.

And if you really want to break this down, think to whom the ultimate advantage belongs.

JO organizations can now carry an additions 3/4 players on the roster as they will be allowed to take part up until the DE. That is 3/4 additional players which will pay to be on the team.

As wild as that may seem, think of how diluted some levels of this game has become all in the name of getting Lil' Susie on the field and seen by the scouts. IMO, this will dilute the level of play that much more while creating a financial benefit to the team.

Just thinking aloud

[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??

[IRISHMAFIA]

Maybe I'm missing something, but as I read the code, there are still some situations where pool play does determine bracket draw. Granted it is a long way away from where it used to be, but I'm still curious as to why they bother.