PD, in todays game there is far too much $$$$ involved to be nostalgic. When players salaries are determined by how they perform at the plate and on the rubber, they can’t afford to wish for the old days. Teams make millions after reaching the playoffs and above, in everything from sponsors to fan base returning next year. And now that sports betting is prevalent across the nation involving billions of dollars, it’s not right to have a game decided by one man. And it’s entirely possible that man could be compromised by the lure of money.
Good point Ghost. Until they fully implement RU, mid inning checks are a good way for them to police themselves.