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Originally Posted by zappa1
Phillies/Yankees game yesterday the Yankees deployed five infielders when the Phils had the bases loaded. Well, maybe not quite but the centerfielder was just to the right side of the infield on the grass behind second base. Looks like five to me. So, I guess painted lines on the field will be next. Something stupid will be done. Especially if this kind of thing catches on.
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I think they will be fine with these type of shifts because there is true risk/reward to them. They are opening up big holes in the outfield (where all hitters spray the ball more than on the infield) if they want to get into that alignment.