The Official 2024-25 MLB Offseason Discussion Thread

[Rosie]

And deferred money to be ended, or at least limited to a certain % of the contract

 

[Hidden Blaze]

Over visiting one of my cousins, and saw this 1992 Macon Braves program.

@Doom

 

[Hidden Blaze]

Rob Manfred Claims There's 'Buzz' Around 'Golden At-Bat' Rule Among MLB Owners

The MLB commissioner revealed the 'Golden At-Bat' rule has been discussed at owners meetings.

www.si.com

“Most probably haven't heard of the proposal for a "Golden At-Bat," but the basic concept is that a team could choose one at-bat in every game to use its best hitter regardless of where they are in the lineup. So if, say the New York Yankees had the bases loaded and two outs in the bottom of the ninth, they could bring Aaron Judge to the plate even if it wasn't his turn in the order. It would be a one-time replacement, not a substitution like a pinch hitter.”

God this would be so dumb. Let’s not do this.

 

[Chris]

I'm for it only if they can't use their normal bat, they have to literally use a golden one. Go full Mario Super Sluggers

 

[Grimoire Lenin]

I'm for it only if they can't use their normal bat, they have to literally use a golden one. Go full Mario Super Sluggers

I saw someone suggest it should be like a full on golden bat in a glass case that the manager literally has to break to use it.

 

[Grimoire Lenin]

Just imagine the wrestling-like reactions from the crowd as on the big screen you see the manager in the dugout teasing breaking the case, inching closer to get the crowd going, all while an at-bat is happening lol

 

[Hidden Blaze]