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Originally Posted by GirlySports
The Expos used to play an animated chicken, with clucking sound effects, every time the opposing pitcher threw over to first encouraging fans to boo.
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I think maybe it made sense if guys were slowing the game down with 5 weak throws to 1st in a row. With the rule that you get 2 failed attempts per batter max or the runner gets a free base I think the incentive is already there to keep things moving along sufficiently.