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whistler

Post subject: Explain these new rules

Posted: Sun Jul 26, 2020 11:59 pm

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I dont understand why they have these new rules. What do they have to do with Covid?

-DH in NL (I actually dont mind this as I love the DH)
-each extra inning starts with a man on second? WTF?
-With no minor leagues, where are teams gonna get replacement players?
-why are so many guys wearing masks in the dugout. Is it required? I mean, fuck, dont they get tested before every game? Why is a solitary cameraman down the 3rd base line wearing a mask on a hot day? Sure, have one handy, but why have it draped over your face with no one around?

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Jaw Breaker

Post subject: Re: Explain these new rules

Posted: Mon Jul 27, 2020 12:23 am

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They are trying to prevent pitchers from being overworked or injured (as they might be in short supply with COVID), so having DH eliminates one source of injury. Putting a runner on 2nd in extra innings saves pitching staffs from marathon games (in theory, as teams should usually score in that scenario).

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