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    Quote Originally Posted by mvp 78 View Post
    I trust Theo's input in making the game better than what I've seen from Manfred.
    I hope so.

    GO ROBO UMPS!
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    Quote Originally Posted by moonslav59 View Post
    I hope so.

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    Until they rise up and enslave us all...

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    Quote Originally Posted by notin View Post
    Until they rise up and enslave us all...
    First the robot umps came for the k zone and I did not speak out because that shit sucks.

    Then they came for all calls on the field and I did not speak out because fine, ok.

    Then they came for the players and coaches and I did not speak out because this game was dying anyway.

    Then they came for the fans and there was no one left to speak for us.
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    ( I won't say the "C word.")

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    Quote Originally Posted by mvp 78 View Post
    First the robot umps came for the k zone and I did not speak out because that shit sucks.

    Then they came for all calls on the field and I did not speak out because fine, ok.

    Then they came for the players and coaches and I did not speak out because this game was dying anyway.

    Then they came for the fans and there was no one left to speak for us.


    Robert Heinlein could have said that in 175,000 more words...

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    Quote Originally Posted by mvp 78 View Post
    First the robot umps came for the k zone and I did not speak out because that shit sucks.

    Then they came for all calls on the field and I did not speak out because fine, ok.

    Then they came for the players and coaches and I did not speak out because this game was dying anyway.

    Then they came for the fans and there was no one left to speak for us.
    Excellent!
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    Quote Originally Posted by mvp 78 View Post
    I trust Theo's input in making the game better than what I've seen from Manfred.
    Low bar — the gorilla suit would be an improvement.
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    I am interested to see what kind of impact Theo will have on the game in his new role. Beyond the gorilla suits, of course.

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    Lots of momentum for him to be a commissioner one day

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    Very interesting they're putting him on the rule changes, after his comments suggesting all the metrics were having a negative impact on the entertainment quality of games.

    Have to give Manfred credit for a good move, I think.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Kimmi View Post
    I am interested to see what kind of impact Theo will have on the game in his new role. Beyond the gorilla suits, of course.
    I heard his first move is that any infielder going into a shift has to wear a gorilla suit... and goalie pads... and a ball-and-chain.

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    Quote Originally Posted by 5GoldGloves:OF,75 View Post
    I heard his first move is that any infielder going into a shift has to wear a gorilla suit... and goalie pads... and a ball-and-chain.
    I heard the robo umps will be dressed to look like gorillas.
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    Quote Originally Posted by moonslav59 View Post
    I heard the robo umps will be dressed to look like gorillas.
    Nope.

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    Quote Originally Posted by 5GoldGloves:OF,75 View Post
    I heard his first move is that any infielder going into a shift has to wear a gorilla suit... and goalie pads... and a ball-and-chain.
    Ha. If that's another way of saying that his first move should be to eliminate or at least limit shifts, I'm in.

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    Quote Originally Posted by moonslav59 View Post
    I heard the robo umps will be dressed to look like gorillas.
    Maybe we should have a robot commissioner. Or at least Manfred should hire a robot " special assistant. "

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    Quote Originally Posted by dgalehouse View Post
    Maybe we should have a robot commissioner. Or at least Manfred should hire a robot " special assistant. "
    That would all but insure robo umps being approved.
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