Rule changes, work stoppage, Offseason changes, Pitch Clock, New Uniforms

[kalinecountry]

The minor league collective-bargaining agreement signed last year continues to generate change: The MLBPA is now certifying agents who represent only minor league players, per sources. In order to be certified previously, an agent needed at least one player on a 40-man roster.

 

[kalinecountry]

MLB provides new guidance to umps for base-blocking rule

In an effort to target egregious blocking of the bases by defenders, Major League Baseball has provided guidance to its umpires on an existing rule that targets obstruction of the runner’s path. Existing Rule 6.00(h) awards the base to the runner when the fielder is ruled to have impeded the

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MLB provides new guidance to umps for base-blocking rule.
MLB.com

 

[kalinecountry]

MONDAY MUSINGS

by Holly Horning Today, it’s about quick hits – bits of news that catch my radar during the week as well as connecting the dots re ongoing stories. Even the quirky. So let’s get to it! …

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Monday Musings.
Totally Tigers

Today, it’s about quick hits – bits of news that catch my radar during the week as well as connecting the dots re ongoing stories. Even the quirky.
So let’s get to it! Here are the most interesting topics that hit my radar over the past week………..

 

[kalinecountry]

LOST OPPORTUNITIES

by Holly Horning I’ve just returned from a number of weeks in Paris. I must add that I made the trip home against my will. So why am I mentioning this? Because my many walks around my f…

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LOST OPPORTUNITIES. and why Rob Manfred Sucks as Commissioner.
Totally Tigers

 

[kalinecountry]

MLBPA's Tony Clark on waiver wire, free agency deadline, offseason dead period, uniforms

The Major League Baseball Players Association visited the Detroit Tigers for a players-only meeting before Saturday's spring training game.

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MLBPA's Tony Clark on waiver wire, free agency deadline, offseason dead period, uniforms.
Freep

 

[kalinecountry]

Sources: Frustrated players want MLBPA exec out

On Monday's call, a majority of players in an informal vote told MLBPA executive director Tony Clark they wanted to replace deputy executive director Bruce Meyer with Harry Marino, the lawyer who spearheaded the unionization efforts of minor leaguers.

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Frustrated players ask for removal of MLBPA's Bruce Meyer.
espn

 

[kalinecountry]

Detroit Tigers' Jack Flaherty: Slow free agent market leaves MLBPA 'little frustrated'

Jack Flaherty, who signed a one-year contract with the Detroit Tigers, is one of eight players on the MLBPA's eight-member executive subcommittee.

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Detroit Tigers' Jack Flaherty: Slow free agent market leaves MLBPA 'little frustrated'.
Freep

 

[kalinecountry]

Players Reportedly Pressuring MLBPA Director Tony Clark To Replace Deputy Director Bruce Meyer

A contingent of MLB players is pressuring MLBPA leadership to remove deputy director Bruce Meyer from his post. Read more at MLB Trade Rumors.

www.mlbtraderumors.com

Players Reportedly Pressuring MLBPA Director Tony Clark To Replace Deputy Director Bruce Meyer with Harry Marino.
MLBTR

Scott Boras, Harry Marino Discuss MLBPA Dispute

Recent reporting has painted a picture of a divided MLBPA, where some players are pushing for deputy director Bruce Meyer …

www.mlbtraderumors.com

Scott Boras, Harry Marino Discuss MLBPA Dispute.
MLBTR

 

[kalinecountry]

GAMBLING ON THE FUTURE OF THE GAME

by Holly Horning It takes a lot to put baseball’s Opening Day on a back burner but it appears it just may happen. Take baseball’s most famous player, an interpreter, evidence of massiv…

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GAMBLING ON THE FUTURE OF THE GAME.
Totally Tigers

 

[kalinecountry]

Players Who Sign Extensions Prior To MLB Debut Are Not PPI Eligible

A player who signs a contract extension prior to making his major league debut is not eligible for the prospect …

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Players Who Sign Extensions Prior To MLB Debut Are Not PPI Eligible.
MLBTR

 

[kalinecountry]

Tigers reliever destroying new uniforms couldn’t be more relatable to fans

The new MLB uniforms have not been popular. From overly revealing to cheap feeling,

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Tigers reliever destroying new uniforms couldn’t be more relatable to fans.
Everyone knows these new uniforms are bad.
MCBTB

 

[byco42]

Tigers reliever destroying new uniforms couldn’t be more relatable to fans

The new MLB uniforms have not been popular. From overly revealing to cheap feeling,

motorcitybengals.com

Tigers reliever destroying new uniforms couldn’t be more relatable to fans.
Everyone knows these new uniforms are bad.
MCBTB

I get agitated when I see those small letters on the Tigers' uniform. Better to not have names at all on them. And actually downgrading the quality of the MLB jersey is part of the zeitgeist of the age, where everything is going downhill.

 

[kalinecountry]

Manfred and the owners are looking for ways to make bigger profits and kickbacks with the new company.
Such a horse shit design on the small print of the players names and the quality of the materials of the uniforms. They will continue to advertise as the greatest thing since sliced bread and hope fans forget how bad they are and start buying the new uniforms.

 

[byco42]

Manfred and the owners are looking for ways to make bigger profits and kickbacks with the new company.
Such a horse shit design on the small print of the players names and the quality of the materials of the uniforms. They will continue to advertise as the greatest thing since sliced bread and hope fans forget how bad they are and start buying the new uniforms.

One of the most impressionable memories of milling about the Tiger Stadium field and standing within arm's range of so many of the ballplayers at the 1971 All-Star Game was the impeccable quality of every uniform, especially the stitching of the letters and numbers. But the fabric -- even some of the double-knit that was gaining traction -- was lush.

 

[kalinecountry]

More UCL Tears Prompt Pointed Exchange, Few Answers to Baseball’s Thorny Mess

Saturday’s injuries to Shane Bieber, Jonathan Loáisiga, and Spencer Strider highlight the sport’s difficulty in keeping pitchers healthy.

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More UCL Tears Prompt Pointed Exchange, Few Answers to Baseball’s Thorny Mess.
Fangraphs

 

[kalinecountry]

DEEPER DISCUSSIONS

MLB owners and the Players’ Association are at war with each other over a number of concerns. The latest is the significantly higher number of pitchers requiring surgery on their arms and el…

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DEEPER DISCUSSIONS.
Totally Tigers

MLB owners and the Players’ Association are at war with each other over a number of concerns. The latest is the significantly higher number of pitchers requiring surgery on their arms and elbows.

The MLBPA is focused on the pitch clock but experts (the surgeons) say that increased velocity and a significant increase in using dramatic breaking pitches like the sweeper are really the main catalysts.
The catch-22 is that pitchers realize they won’t make a roster unless they throw hard and strike out a lot of batters. Therefore, they are always looking to increase how hard they throw and how much spin and break they can get on their pitches. So they are willing to put careers ahead of health.
As a result, they are throwing each pitch with maximum effort. Especially since hitters have evolved and have learned to hit to the opposite field. This is what the modern game is like today.

If they choose to protect their arm by throwing less hard or less often, their value to a team goes down. They get paid less and have shorter contracts.

Teams want and value higher performance. They are willing to accept more health risks. Durable pitchers who stay around a long time because they prioritize “pitching” instead of “throwing” are becoming less prominent.

Players now understand that the best and fastest way to break into the majors is through showing velocity and spin almost all the time.

Given all of this, which is more important to you? Top performance or durability?

Do you want a pitcher who throws hard and shuts down the opposition but is likely to lose app. 2 years due to elbow surgery at some point?

Or do you want a pitcher who is going to be more durable because he doesn’t throw as hard and doesn’t have pitches that move as dramatically? He’s also going to be more hittable.

Today’s blog addresses this question 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 6 sentences max to share your thoughts. Of course, you can also respond to other readers.
TT will supply the ammunition. One thought-provoking question. Several options provided. One hard choice to be selected. One vote.
Ready?

Which type of pitcher do you prefer?

1. One with top velocity/breaking pitches but susceptible to injury.

2. One with less velocity/breaking pitches but is more durable.

VOTE

 

[kalinecountry]

MONDAY MUSINGS

by Holly Horning Today, it’s about quick hits – bits of news that catch my radar during the week as well as connecting the dots re ongoing stories. Even the quirky. So let’s get to it! …

totallytigers.wordpress.com

MONDAY MUSINGS.
Totally Tigers

Today, it’s about quick hits – bits of news that catch my radar during the week as well as connecting the dots re ongoing stories. Even the quirky.
So let’s get to it! Here are the most interesting topics that hit my radar over the past week………..

 

[kalinecountry]

MONDAY MUSINGS

by Holly Horning Today, it’s about quick hits – bits of news that catch my radar during the week as well as connecting the dots re ongoing stories. Even the quirky. So let’s get to it! …

totallytigers.wordpress.com

MONDAY MUSINGS.
Totally Tigers

Today, it’s about quick hits – bits of news that catch my radar during the week as well as connecting the dots re ongoing stories. Even the quirky.
So let’s get to it! Here are the most interesting topics that hit my radar over the past week………..

 

[kalinecountry]

Memo: MLB uniforms to change after complaints

Major League Baseball plans to address its uniform fiasco after changes this spring to the standard jerseys and pants led to widespread complaints from players and fans, according to a memo obtained Sunday night by ESPN.

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MLB to address uniforms after player complaints, per memo.
espn

 

[byco42]

Memo: MLB uniforms to change after complaints

Major League Baseball plans to address its uniform fiasco after changes this spring to the standard jerseys and pants led to widespread complaints from players and fans, according to a memo obtained Sunday night by ESPN.

www.espn.com

MLB to address uniforms after player complaints, per memo.
espn

And the fix is well north of simple: just go back to the uniforms used previously. Problem solved.