Keep MLB Front Offices Away From the Field by Ben Lindbergh
At some point I need to get my own thoughts down about this new trend of dugout pitch-calling in the major leagues. For now, this piece from Ben Lindbergh on that topic is an excellent read. I agree with most of it:
“I think it’s actually a really good thing for baseball,” Kapler said about his cards in 2018. Years ago, I found common ground with Kapler—who’s now the general manager of the Marlins—when we commiserated over our mutual affliction with skinny calves. But when it comes to cards and pitch-calling, we couldn’t disagree more. Once games begin, let players play. And make coaches and front-office analysts stay out of the way.