[Cobra Mgr]

Originally Posted by Amazin69

I honestly don't get this. Am I the only person with a DVR and a pause button?

If I need to go to the kitchen to get a beer, I hit pause and get up.
If I need to go to the bathroom to get rid of a beer, I hit pause and get up.

(I don't actually drink much beer, but you get the point.)

If I need to take a nap, I hit pause and lie back.
If Survivor is starting, I hit pause and watch that.

I just don't understand how in 2024, people are such slaves to the clock that they would rather ban pick-off throws just to speed the game of Heave/Flail up by a few minutes. If all y'all want is 10 minutes of highlights, that's what MLB's YouTube channel is for.

Personally, I cherished watching baseball. I didn't worry about the clock. (That's what we have other sports for.) But JMUO, I guess.

One way I can illustrate it: The waiter says your dinner can be fixed in the 10 minute or the 30 minute method. You ask what is the difference. He says nothing. The taste nor nutritional value isn't changed one iota. Same price. Which are you choosing?

Most people don't want things to last longer if there is no value to it.

I would think no one could list any reasons besides sentimental for wanting more pick off throws & longer times between at bats. There is no discernable benefit.