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Simply eliminating the mound visits makes that sequence 20% faster. The second thing I would do is institute a pitch clock. The only requirement is that the pitcher has to do *something* after 20 seconds. Play catch with the first basemen all night if he wants, but at least it keeps the game moving. Violating the pitch clock is an automatic ball. Pitchers can step off the mound once per AB and batters can call time once per AB. Since postseason games are of such high importance, MLB could lengthen the pitch clock to 30 seconds or something. I suspect once the viewing audience is used to the games moving faster, they will want it to stay that way. I would probably actually have to watch the game instead of browsing the Internet and Twitter at the same time. [sarcasm]Added bonus: keeping time will give the home plate umpire something to do after he's replaced by a computer.[/sarcasm]
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It's a tragedy. It's also a tragedy when other 20-somethings die in Miami, which occurs nearly every weekend. Usually it's a mangled car on I-95 or one of the other highways, or an overdose, or some other unnecessary death. I saw it all the time when I lived there. Miami-Dade county averages nearly 1 traffic fatality per day and 20% of them are alcohol-related. Recreational drug use is rampant. I don't excuse any of it. It's a part of the culture that needs to disappear ASAP. I doubt it will, but at least maybe people will start thinking twice before endangering others with their reckless behavior. For that reason, it was essential that these results got released. People need to know that this was a preventable death. -
I don't buy the revenue argument. The game has the same number of commercials if it takes 4 hours or 2 hours. The best way to increase revenue is to get more fans watching the game--which can only be accomplished if they stay interested--especially in the late innings which is the most exciting part of the game. I also don't find anything about the strategy side of the game to be compelling. The main strategy is to stall the game as long as possible. Completely agree with the suggestion to limit time outs and mound visits. http://deadspin.com/aroldis-chapmans-top-of-the-eighth-was-designed-to-make-1788404600 This sequence especially is just ridiculous:
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The time between pitches is the biggest problem. Pitching changes or other breaks are fine--I can divert my attention somewhere else for 2-3 minutes. But paying close attention to a game that moves slow is incredibly painful. There's no reason why a consistent set of rules wouldn't speed things up--and it's hard to see why it would take anything away from the game when they used to play games 1/3 faster in the "golden era".
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Tennis-style replays are the way to go. Allow < 10 replays per team per game. If the pitcher or hitter doesn't like the call, the home plate umpire signals for a replay. The signal has to be made immediately or the game continues. No waiting for the dugout. The pitch is immediately replayed on the scoreboard with the call. The whole thing takes 20 seconds at most. The only argument against it might be that it takes away the "art" of catchers framing pitches. Otherwise it should be a no-brainer.
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This whole discussion reminded me of a time that I went to a Brewers game with an Orioles fan who had never been to Milwaukee. We drove into the game from Madison. After we got to our seats he looked toward the outfield windows and asked me "Where's Milwaukee?"
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You need high land values to have high density development. The land around Miller Park has no value because it is an island. It's blocked by expressways and the VA. On the 25% of days that the ballpark is hosting an event, it's predominately a commuter destination--and automobiles are the only reasonable way to access it. It's empty the other 75% of the time. You can maybe walk from a few of the nearby neighborhoods, but those are low-density as well. Miller Park Way has already been developed in a low-density, suburban style that again is again friendly to cars but not to any other mode of transportation. I'm not saying there's anything wrong with cars--but like you said, there are residential buildings "all over" the suburbs because you can put them anywhere you want if the residents are going to depend on cars to get around. I do see some scenarios that could make the area more enticing. Miller Park is at the junction of major bikeways which could be leveraged if Milwaukee continues to expand its bike trail network. If you combine that with some form of permanent public transportation such as light rail or a streetcar with easy access to downtown, the Miller Park area could make a nice transportation hub. But I still can't imagine why anyone besides a serious baseball fan would choose that over living in one of the more attractive neighborhoods closer to downtown.
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That's the tradeoff to having Miller Park surrounded by parking lots instead of downtown. Not saying one is superior to the other, just that a Cardinal-style development only makes sense in a dense urban setting.
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Nah that was fun. But I've had enough happy Cubs fans for one year. I'll be cheering for the Indians in the WS.
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I know it's wrong, but it's hard not to root for the Cubs. Looks like it's going to be a party in Chicago tonight.
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Cleveland opens up a 3-1 lead in the WS, Cubs come back to win 4-3.
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Lots of familiar faces this year except for Cleveland. The Cubs are dangerously good and should have no problem getting to the LCS. The stars are aligned for the curse to finally end this year. Cubs over Boston in 6.
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I would expect that Miller Park will get LED lights at some point as well. Not a "major" upgrade but something to expect in the next few years.
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There are only so many revenue dollars to go around and the Brewers are competing with the Bucks for those dollars. Plus, the new arena can't host football or soccer.
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IIRC, Miller Park was designed so that A/C could be added later if necessary. So I doubt it's A/C, it wouldn't be that expensive. But it could potentially be part of a larger package that improves the HVAC. Big investment = big potential returns. It could be a tailgate area but I really like the idea of retrofitting the park to host more winter events. I'm guessing that would involve improving the heating system as well as purchasing moveable stands for the outfield and potentially adjusting the outfield walls to fit a football field. Then you have the opportunity to host a college bowl game, NCAA basketball, concerts in winter, etc. Lots of potential revenue there. Plus the stadium will be more comfortable for early season baseball games. Making more money in non-baseball events is also a great way to close the revenue gap between the Brewers and larger-market teams.
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Win #56, matching all of 2002. It's hard to comprehend how bad that team was.
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The REALLY New Lucroy Trade Thread
owbc replied to splitterpfj's topic in Transaction Rumors & Proposals
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Despite the tone of the article, it shows the brilliance of having maintenance written into the original stadium agreement. Defer the maintenance, and suddenly the Brewers are approaching taxpayers with $100 million worth of repairs. The overall cost per person of the stadium deal is also shocking low...only $230 per person is a bargain. For comparison, the Seattle area will be voting on a $50 billion transportation package this fall (yep, that's 100 Miller Parks) that will cost the average household $12,000 over 30 years.
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After I moved into an apartment complex with built-in 100 mpbs Internet, buffering went away entirely. During college football season, I streamed 2-3 different HD windows of watchESPN/FSGo at the same time with no interruptions while my partner was watching Netflix on a different computer. No wonder the cable companies are so afraid of fast Internet...old fashioned TV is entirely pointless now.
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Only 2 1/2 games behind the Cardinals, would be awesome to catch them even if it doesn't last.
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This one is less disturbing than the Braves' situation but still irritating. Arlington's fear is based on taxpayers from other communities also ponying up hundreds of millions to steal the team away. Of course the taxpayers would never actually approve such a thing, but it gets done anyway. Having the tax already in place helps as well. Too bad they can't just put a roof on the existing stadium. Miller Park is nicer now than it was in 2001 and will be around indefinitely. Location is one issue that could potentially pop up 20-30 years in the future, but as of now that seems unlikely. Downtown Milwaukee has seen some revitalization but the majority of Brewers fans are still coming to games from the hinterlands via car. The population in the Milwaukee area isn't reorganizing itself and Miller Park is well positioned for people to reach the stadium via expressway from all directions. Deferred maintenance is a big issue and we are fortunate that the sales tax is partially funding maintenance at Miller Park. The situation in Arizona might get ugly because of that same issue...it's hard to imagine the Diamondbacks leaving Chase Field but again, when so many communities are willing to pony up $250 million, why not?
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That was an entertaining way to lose.
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As someone who has barely watched the Brewers this year, I applaud all of you for putting up with this on a nightly basis.
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Well that was fun while it lasted.
