Starting with a runner on second base...

[Carter08]

I’m shocked I like it. Completely understand those against it and I feel like I should be against it. My views on it today are probably heavily influenced by the fact the Mets won in extra innings last night.

If the main fear is really long games I don’t think having regular season ties after 12 innings under the old rules would be bad.

[Jim65]

Originally Posted by Carter08

My views on it today are probably heavily influenced by the fact the Mets won in extra innings last night.

Mets like the rule too, they are 5-0 in extra innings games this year.

[KCRfan1]

Pee Wee League move by MLB and players.

[D. Bergin]

MLB games might be long, but extra inning games always seemed to have added tension to them. Will one team run out of relievers or bench players, will this go on to the 20th inning. Will it ruin the bullpens for the next 3 days.

Higher stakes for the winners and losers of these games. Higher tension for the fans you don't get in a normal 9 inning game.

It's like every extra inning is the 9th inning of a tie game.

Just think of some of the wild extra inning playoff games we've had over the years.

Putting a runner on 2nd in the 10th inning, is like going straight to a shoot-out in hockey or soccer. It's anti-climatic every time, even if the team you are rooting for happens to win. Just seems like lower stakes involved.

[D. Bergin]

Ernie Banks would have hated it.

[D. Bergin]

Originally Posted by D. Bergin

Ernie Banks would have hated it.

I am happy they got rid of the 7 inning double header games.

[JollyElm]

They're trying to turn major league baseball into a Jiffy Lube. Get in, get out quickly.

Pathetic.