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DEEPER DISCUSSIONS.
Totally Tigers
MLB is going into its second year exploring how to make the game better and more exciting. One of the biggest issues concerns the length of games and pace of play.
One idea that is being discussed revolves around pitching. Multiple pitching changes, especially in the later innings, is a root cause of both issues listed above.
Through the 2021 season, teams were able to have as many pitchers on their roster as they wanted. Most teams had between 12 ? 15. These numbers could vary throughout the year.
Going into the 2022 season, MLB is limiting teams to a maximum of 13 hurlers. But they are also continuing to explore reducing those number even further to 11-12.
It is believed that by having fewer pitchers, teams will make fewer pitching changes during games.
It will put more stress on roster building and possibly impact the type of relievers teams sign. It may also impact organizations which are experiencing different situations with their starting pitching rotation.
Should teams be able to stay at the 13-pitcher limit or should their arms be reduced even more for the sake of the game?
Today?s blog addresses this dilemma and allows readers to share their thoughts in more detail. And hopefully, to actively engage with others by responding to their posts and creating back-and-forth discussion threads. The more the merrier!
For this one blog only, you?ve got 10 sentences max to share your thoughts. Of course, you can respond to as many other readers as you want.
TT will supply the ammunition. One thought-provoking question. Several options provided. One hard choice to be selected. One vote.
Ready?
How many pitchers should a team have on its active roster?
1. Current 13 pitcher maximum.
2. Proposed plan for 11-12 pitchers.
VOTE
