TLAK Posted February 17, 2007 Share Posted February 17, 2007 From MLB.Com, here are the first rules changes in the last 10 years: Potentially most consequential is the manner in which games that end in a tie, due to weather or other uncontrollable elements, will be resolved. While previously such games were considered official and replayed in their entirety from the beginning, hence they will be "suspended" and resumed at the point of stoppage. Addressing issues relating to the pacing of games, fair play -- and even the fairer sex -- other rule changes highlight: Time between pitches: The allotment for delivering the ball with no one on base has been reduced, from 20 seconds to 12. The price for each violation is a ball. Batter's box presence: Conversely, an automatic strike will be assessed each time a batter violates the rule requiring they keep one foot in the batter's box throughout his at-bat, except for certain game-play conditions -- during which he is still not allowed to leave the dirt area surrounding the plate. Ball scuffing: Rule 3.02 now calls for an automatic 10-game suspension for any player who intentionally defaces the ball. (Previously, a first offense led to the pitch being called a ball, a warning to the pitcher and an announcement of violation.) No reason for rosin: The same Rule 3.02 now specifically prohibits placing "soil, rosin, paraffin, licorice, sandpaper, emery paper or other foreign substance" on the ball. The rule's penalty phase dictates, "The umpire shall demand the ball and remove the offender from the game. In addition, the offender shall be suspended automatically for 10 games." Gender objectivity: The rulebook now includes the disclaimer that references "to 'he,' 'him' or 'his' shall be deemed to be a reference to 'she,' 'her' or 'hers'" where applicable. Also: Changes to Rule 10, governing official scoring, may have the most direct bearing on fans' perception of the coming season by affecting the game's lifeblood: statistics. For instance, the guidewords for deciding whether to credit a batter with a sacrifice bunt have changed from him being possibly retired on a "perfect play" to "ordinary effort" by the defense. And fans weary of hearing "defensive indifference" on stolen-base attempts will be heartened to learn that the scorer must now base that call on all game circumstances, not merely on whether someone covered the base or the catcher got off a throw. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyyle23 Posted February 17, 2007 Share Posted February 17, 2007 QUOTE(TLAK @ Feb 17, 2007 -> 06:11 AM) No reason for rosin: The same Rule 3.02 now specifically prohibits placing "soil, rosin, paraffin, licorice, sandpaper, emery paper or other foreign substance" on the ball. The rule's penalty phase dictates, "The umpire shall demand the ball and remove the offender from the game. In addition, the offender shall be suspended automatically for 10 games." this shall hencetoforth be known as "The Kenny Rogers Rule" Gender objectivity: The rulebook now includes the disclaimer that references "to 'he,' 'him' or 'his' shall be deemed to be a reference to 'she,' 'her' or 'hers'" where applicable. eh? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witesoxfan Posted February 17, 2007 Share Posted February 17, 2007 QUOTE(kyyle23 @ Feb 17, 2007 -> 08:59 AM) this shall hencetoforth be known as "The Kenny Rogers Rule" http://www.soxtalk.com/forums/index.php?s=...t&p=1356103 I agree Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reddy Posted February 17, 2007 Share Posted February 17, 2007 QUOTE(witesoxfan @ Feb 17, 2007 -> 01:30 PM) http://www.soxtalk.com/forums/index.php?s=...t&p=1356103 I agree will that affect bobby and his hat? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zimne piwo Posted February 18, 2007 Share Posted February 18, 2007 QUOTE(kyyle23 @ Feb 17, 2007 -> 08:59 AM) this shall hencetoforth be known as "The Kenny Rogers Rule" So I guess this means the umps may just drop in to see what condition his condition is in. Sorry, couldn't resist! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WilliamTell Posted February 18, 2007 Share Posted February 18, 2007 Yeah I guess I don't get that Gender Rule either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted February 19, 2007 Share Posted February 19, 2007 I like the speed up rules, but the big thing they could do is cut down on commericial time, just like every other sport. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benchwarmerjim Posted February 19, 2007 Share Posted February 19, 2007 QUOTE(southsider2k5 @ Feb 19, 2007 -> 02:17 PM) I like the speed up rules, but the big thing they could do is cut down on commericial time, just like every other sport. its only 90 seconds in between innings, 2 minutes for ESPN games (which they could cut down) -- who puts licorice on a baseball? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Chappas Posted February 21, 2007 Share Posted February 21, 2007 QUOTE(Benchwarmerjim @ Feb 19, 2007 -> 04:02 PM) its only 90 seconds in between innings, 2 minutes for ESPN games (which they could cut down) -- who puts licorice on a baseball? Turk Wendell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockRaines Posted February 21, 2007 Share Posted February 21, 2007 Well if you can still place rosin on your hands, then it will go on the ball. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reddy Posted February 22, 2007 Share Posted February 22, 2007 QUOTE(RockRaines @ Feb 21, 2007 -> 02:28 PM) Well if you can still place rosin on your hands, then it will go on the ball. again this begs the question about bobby and his hat... right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockRaines Posted February 22, 2007 Share Posted February 22, 2007 QUOTE(Reddy @ Feb 21, 2007 -> 10:11 PM) again this begs the question about bobby and his hat... right? Well it didnt say anything about getting rid of rosin bags, which would be ridiculous, so im guessing that you can still put rosin on your hands and not on the ball. Bobby puts it on his hands then hit hat, not sure how that fits the rules. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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