Abomination

-Agree with the universal DH and roboumps. It would be interesting to allow a guy like Ohtani to remain as the DH after leaving the game as a pitcher though (assuming the new pitcher coming in wasn't going to hit). -I don't see any real argument against bigger bases, so if they really do reduce a few injuries and don't grow to ridiculous sizes, then sure. -I like shift policing. It's entirely possible it has very little real world effect, but it will have a large optical effect on the game. It's really no different than rules regarding lining up in the NFL. -I think I'm okay with the 7 inning double headers now. If they wanted to tweak it, maybe do 7 innings if a team is up by more than 3 runs or something, otherwise 9. -I absolutely HATE the runner on 2nd in extras. It actually makes me want to turn the TV off for extra innings. -Completely on board with the pitch clock. The batters stepping out after pitches needs to be properly enforced too. -Limited pickoffs (at least that low a number) is horrible. If you want to make it 5 or something, I could get on board with that to prevent fringe nonsense. Maybe make all pitchers step off the rubber to throw to first (lefty or righty) if you want to increase stolen bases. -Completely on board with expanded playoffs. You could also do something like requiring the higher seed to win 3 games and the lower seed to win 4 games in order to advance (first round only).

Okay, not McKay (IL), but you get the point.

This isn't clear. The Rays are going to be resting guys. They also aren't going to want to let the Yankees see their SP more than necessary right before they (could) have to face them in the playoffs. I wouldn't be surprised to see them roll with Wacha, Honeywell, and McKay in those three games.

Well that's interesting.

Just watch him get a bunch of playoff games as a send-off to retirement too.

It's a new game!

Good decision after all the pitches he threw yesterday.

Vincent is a human rain delay out there.

When a batter actually leans INTO the pitch, it should be a strike. At least he paid for that one a little.

I was just looking through a huge lot of CDs I got. Have a look at this beauty!

Ohtani with 2 triples tonight and it's only the 3rd inning.

I don't think they started warming up until the end.

And we're all happy for him. There's no need for an hour long speech though.

His kid probably lasted longer than most of us did.

Well, that should eat up the rest of the night.

A Morneau rain delay.

He probably hasn't stopped talking either lol.

We don't need a catcher. We just need to stop playing one of the ones we have. 3rd base, resign Ray, and add about 4 good bullpen arms.

At least it's now just a bloop and a blast away.

I was just thinking that lol.

That first pitch to Vladdy was unhittable!

It's insane how many line drives we're hitting right at people.

Rookie

Yep. We're in full control of our destiny. It gives us more wiggle room if the Yankees lose, but the most important thing atm is probably for the two teams to beat the crap out of each other (and hopefully their pens).

It's like the Trout curse.