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Originally Posted by monkeyman576
MLB is upset at the shift because it reduces offense, but is also upset at longer games which is caused by more offense. The fact is defensive strategy is part of the game and shouldn't be messed with. MLB needs to make up their mind.
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The longer games aren't caused by more offense. We haven't gotten any more offense. MLB average last year was 4.53 runs per game, exactly the same as it was in 1961. Every season of the 1930's had a higher scoring average. The games weren't going three hours each back then. The longer games are caused by micromanagement and excessive pitching changes.