MLB fans react to new standards for batboys and batgirls sent out by the league: "Absolutely ridiculous" "The obsession with time is hardcore!"

MLB is doing everything in its power to speed up the game. From the pitch clock to the time that hitters get in between innings, Rob Manfred has taken an interest in shortening the length of games.Many could say he's taking this a step too far in his latest memo to all the teams in the league. Manfred alerted teams that new standards would be enforced for batboys and batgirls this season. They will be monitored on their ability to retrieve equipment quickly. They can be replaced if they fail to perform quickly enough.Jomboy Media@JomboyMediaLooks like pitchers and hitters won’t be the only people on the field who have to speed it upBatboys and batgirls will also have to be quick(via @JeffPassan)31213Looks like pitchers and hitters won’t be the only people on the field who have to speed it upBatboys and batgirls will also have to be quick(via @JeffPassan) https://t.co/u83PLWI6xMIt's a ton of pressure for somebody who doesn't make much money. This move from Manfred seems really over-the-top and unnecessary. No game has ever been hindered by a batboy or batgirl's ability to pick up equipment quickly. Most fans don't even notice them.There are way more pressing concerns that Manfred should be worried about, like ending blackout restrictions. That would attract more fans than pressing batboys and batgirls to do their job faster.&quot;They're going to ask to replace the batboys and batgirls for their performance, but they refuse to replace umpires for their performance. This is absolutely ridiculous, cherry-picking minute 'issues' and avoiding the major ones,&quot; one fan tweeted.Infionare@realinfionare@JomboyMedia @JeffPassan They’re going to ask to replace the batboys and batgirls for their performance, but they refuse to replace umpires for their performance. This is absolutely ridiculous, cherry-picking minute “issues” and avoiding the major ones6@JomboyMedia @JeffPassan They’re going to ask to replace the batboys and batgirls for their performance, but they refuse to replace umpires for their performance. This is absolutely ridiculous, cherry-picking minute “issues” and avoiding the major ones&quot;Dang! The obssession with time is hardcore!&quot; another fan tweeted.Eric Coltrain@ColtrainEric@40AcresBuilt dang! The obsession with time is hardcore! twitter.com/JomboyMedia/st…Jomboy Media@JomboyMediaLooks like pitchers and hitters won’t be the only people on the field who have to speed it upBatboys and batgirls will also have to be quick(via @JeffPassan)113Looks like pitchers and hitters won’t be the only people on the field who have to speed it upBatboys and batgirls will also have to be quick(via @JeffPassan) https://t.co/u83PLWI6xM@40AcresBuilt dang! The obsession with time is hardcore! twitter.com/JomboyMedia/st…Greg Bringle@Vegas82@JomboyMedia @JeffPassan They need to calm down and worry about 1 thing at a time. Trying to change 5 things to speed up the game at the same time just makes it harder to evaluate what’s working well and what needs a tweek.2@JomboyMedia @JeffPassan They need to calm down and worry about 1 thing at a time. Trying to change 5 things to speed up the game at the same time just makes it harder to evaluate what’s working well and what needs a tweek.Jim@jimg358@JomboyMedia @JeffPassan Sorry LiL Johnnie we are going to have to go another direction. You sprint times are just not cutting it.@JomboyMedia @JeffPassan Sorry LiL Johnnie we are going to have to go another direction. You sprint times are just not cutting it.MLB fans can't believe this is what Manfred thinks needs to be addressed. They think he's trying to change way too much in such a short amount of time.Rob G.@buckalum93@JomboyMedia @JeffPassan Theoretically, a team could instruct the batboys/batgirls not to rush in order to gain an advantage. But this seems to be going a step too far IMO. Next they’ll be cutting the 7th inning stretch.1@JomboyMedia @JeffPassan Theoretically, a team could instruct the batboys/batgirls not to rush in order to gain an advantage. But this seems to be going a step too far IMO. Next they’ll be cutting the 7th inning stretch.No Loblaws for Old Men@thebandwashere@JomboyMedia @JeffPassan From now on, pitchers will use a Home Depot bucket of balls on the mound to speed up the process of the catcher throwing it back. If the bucket is all used up before three outs are made, the batting team gets 4 extra runs and the inning is over.5@JomboyMedia @JeffPassan From now on, pitchers will use a Home Depot bucket of balls on the mound to speed up the process of the catcher throwing it back. If the bucket is all used up before three outs are made, the batting team gets 4 extra runs and the inning is over.The Ghost of Mike Scioscia@SpookyScioscia@JomboyMedia @JeffPassan Sources telling me Manfred is looking to implement a MLB bat boy/bat girl combine5@JomboyMedia @JeffPassan Sources telling me Manfred is looking to implement a MLB bat boy/bat girl combineBen Baxter@benben416@JomboyMedia @JeffPassan Tell me you're taking analytics too far without telling me.7@JomboyMedia @JeffPassan Tell me you're taking analytics too far without telling me.peecalmer@pisscalmer@JomboyMedia @JeffPassan Finally cleaning up the sport and addressing the real problems@JomboyMedia @JeffPassan Finally cleaning up the sport and addressing the real problemsFans don't like the road Manfred is going down. Soon, he may eliminate in-between warmups or shorten up the count to two strikes as a strikeout to save time.MLB could tweak its new rules ahead of Opening DayWorld Baseball Classic Championship: United States v JapanThe league sent out a memo to all MLB teams earlier this week advising them that some tweaks to the new rules could be coming. The memo discussed additional time on the pitch clock and more time between batters.The league doesn't necessarily want to see hitters like Pete Alonso sprinting across the diamond after the third out to prepare for their at-bat. The last thing the league wants to see is a player getting hurt because of the new rules put in place.It will be interesting to see if Manfred tweaks any of the rules in the coming days. He doesn't have much time as Opening Day is approaching.

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