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Byrd not thrilled with home plate collision rules

Published May. 31, 2015 2:09 a.m. ET

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Not everyone is going to be happy all the time and when Major League Baseball implemented new collision rules prior to the 2014 season, it knew not everyone would be pleased.

Well, consider Reds outfielder Marlon Byrd among those not thrilled with the rules.

“I'm sliding because that rule was made to protect catchers,” Byrd told the Cincinnati Enquirer. “The problem is when you're going to slide in and the catcher comes in and tries to get you. That's a problem.”

Byrd understands why the rules were put in place, but he feels that – in certain scenarios – the rules that were meant to protect the catchers, put the runners at risk.

“Those are the rules, so I try to go in and play by the rules,” Byrd said. “Even if he does catch the ball and tag me out, I'm safe, because he's right on top of the plate. I understand it's coming from the left field and where the ball is, but still, that's the rule. I would have been very upset if I had gotten hurt in that situation.”

(h/t Cincinnati Enquirer)

Photo Credit: John Minchillo/AP Photo

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