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He elaborated on how the shift to using technology, like the electronic strike zone, could alter traditional gameplay. Scherzer mentioned, "We want the umpires to be better. We don’t want the game to change fundamentally." He pushed for a balanced approach: improving umpire performance while preserving the authentic human element of baseball.
Challenges for Veterans in the League
Switching gears to veterans in baseball, Scherzer discussed the current landscape that sees many experienced players still without teams. Reflecting on conversations with fellow players, he acknowledged the increasingly tough market for veterans. "If all 30 teams are competing, then the free market works," he analyzed, although he did sympathize with the plight of players seeking jobs in the league.