But I've noticed several times this season when the 2B or SS caught a throw two or three feet off the bag yet the runner advancing from 1B was still called out. It varies from umpire to umpire. It's a judgement call. Some are looser than others. I haven't heard any players or managers complain, and I haven't noticed a difference from past years.
Costs are just too far out of control.
My question is sould Bobby Cox still be coaching the Braves. Other people disagree, however. But, the Yankees have better overall pitching, and Cleveland and Oakland are going to be tough to beat. The Braves are once again the best team in baseball late in the season. Starting pitching always wins the marathon regular season, but bullpens are key in the postseason.