Baseball has much larger problems than the farcical golden at-bat'

The golden at-bat concept proposes a rule allowing a team to send their chosen player to the plate at any time, revolutionizing baseball fundamentals.

Even former players are questioning the legitimacy of the golden at-bat rule, reflecting a widespread skepticism around its potential implementation in Major League Baseball.

Commissioner Rob Manfred has a history of introducing significant changes to the game, which increases the possibility that the golden at-bat proposal could gain traction.

The introduction of the designated hitter was controversial but had historical precedent, whereas the golden at-bat lacks any prior discussion, making it feel even more radical.

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