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Auggie

(31,906 posts) Thu Dec 5, 2024, 09:47 AM Dec 5

Rob Manfred Claims There's 'Buzz' Around 'Golden At-Bat' Rule Among MLB Owners [View all]

si.com / Dec 2, 2024

As Rob Manfred continues to look for ways to spice up Major League Baseball, he apparently is considering a new out-of-the-box idea.

MLB's commissioner recently told Puck's John Ourand that the "Golden At-Bat" rule has been discussed throughout the league.

Most probably haven't heard of the proposal for a "Golden At-Bat," but the basic concept is that a team could choose one at-bat in every game to use its best hitter regardless of where they are in the lineup. So if, say the New York Yankees had the bases loaded and two outs in the bottom of the ninth, they could bring Aaron Judge to the plate even if it wasn't his turn in the order. It would be a one-time replacement, not a substitution like a pinch hitter.

https://www.si.com/mlb/rob-manfred-buzz-golden-at-bat-rule-baseball

Why not just call it CalvinBall?

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Rob Manfred Claims There's 'Buzz' Around 'Golden At-Bat' Rule Among MLB Owners [View all] Auggie Dec 5 OP

Hahahaha! Diamond_Dog Dec 5 #1

It's nuts. Here's another: Challenging balls and strikes via replay review. Auggie Dec 5 #5

Can the drunk guy in the seats behind first base also challenge the call? displacedvermoter Dec 5 #8

Ridiculous. The strike zone is not a fixed zone. LisaM Dec 5 #13

What kind of shit is this? displacedvermoter Dec 5 #2

My guess is gambling interests want this. FSogol Dec 5 #6

Not even just dumb, it is kinda evil displacedvermoter Dec 5 #7

LOL. Judging by the comments here, the fans won't care for it Redleg Dec 5 #11

Totally nuts DeeDeeNY Dec 5 #3

Yeah, that's where I'd have to give up my life long fandom of baseball. FSogol Dec 5 #4

What a ridiculous idea. NO! underpants Dec 5 #9

I've been watching baseball, man and boy, for more than 60 years. rsdsharp Dec 5 #10

I am still pissed off about the DH. LisaM Dec 5 #14

I have yet to see one single person state that they like this idea. Wiz Imp Dec 5 #12

I'm With Ya! ProfessorGAC Dec 6 #15

Manfred said there was "buzz", implying some people thought it was at least worth thinking about Wiz Imp Dec 6 #16

I'm With Them, Too ProfessorGAC Dec 6 #17