[ThaSaltCracka]

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What do you guys think of doing away with the intentional walk?

[/ QUOTE ] I hate it when someone on my team is walked intentionally, but I almost always like it when my team walks someone intentionally. Its a good rule and shouldn't be chnaged.

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It could be done by not allowing the catcher to step out of a catcher's box until the release of the pitch from the pitcher or something like that.

[/ QUOTE ] He already has to do this, otherwise it is a balk. Are you familiar with what a balk is?

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They could still pitch around a player but at more risk to the team out on the field. Also I know it might have an effect on pitch out to pickoff base runners.

[/ QUOTE ] Please explain your reasoning for these two sentences.