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Message: [QUOTE="'nuff sed, post: 3075614, member: 9579"] I disagree - its self policing by the players and it works. Far better than another set of rules and regs. No way a commissioner makes the game a better game that way. The players know for the most part whats intentional and what isn't . Especially around 2nd, and almost always in the batters box.. There is no way a commissioner can be a better arbiter of intent than the players - no way. Personally, I'd rather see them roll back the rules at 2nd and especially the blocking rules at home plate. Arms length to the bag is okay - but you have mostly removed the double play breakup from the game. An exciting element has been removed, one requiring elevated skills by both the runner and the fielder. Its just gone from the game. Is the game better for it ? , I say NO. I agree with Pedroia, those rules are for pu**ies and players with bad footwork. Brushbacks are part of the game - you wanna give that part away too ? I don't recall Sale throwing at the greatest Philly since Schmidt. I hate people meddling with something that works just fine. If it ain't broke, don't fix it. Its all part of the game, most of the latest rules and those on the table now, especially balls and strike "solutions" just make it less of a game. IMO [/QUOTE]