BigBadBruins7708
Registered User
One of the few things CHB has said lately that I actually agree with.
yup, blind squirrel found a nut
IMO its a combo of 2 things.
1. like he mentions, is there are far too many 3 outcome at bats. Too often its strike out, walk or HR. You dont have guys looking for contact/hits like a few years ago anymore.
1a. the shift doesnt help either. Too many would be hits are now routine put outs. I would be ok with a new rule that says something like:
3B and SS can not set up on the right side of 2B before the pitch, and 2B/1B can not set up on the left side of 2B...basically the left side of the infield has to stay there and vice versa
2. Revenue sharing has backfired. It was set up to encourage/allow small market teams to compete for FAs and retain their home made stars.
Instead too many owners are simply using it as a welfare check. Too many teams are in the business of running out garbage line ups at a minimal salary cost to make a nice profit off the revenue sharing check.
That is a major issue and is a legitimate threat to the league. They need to amend revenue sharing to say something like "any $ from revenue sharing that is not used on player compensation is forfeited."