Major League Baseball, union discussing pace-of-play changes

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CHICAGO -- Major Devin Mesoraco Womens Jersey League Baseball is having conversations with the players' association over possible changes designed to speed the pace of play, and Homer Bailey Youth Jersey commissioner Rob Manfred said Thursday he hopes to reach an agreement instead of implementing any measures unilaterally.

Speaking Johnny Bench Jersey at the conclusion of the owners meetings, Manfred also expressed surprise with veteran umpire Joe West's reaction to his suspension for his comments about Texas Rangers third baseman Adrian Beltre.

The average time of Mat Latos Jersey a nine-inning game is 3 hours, 5 minutes this season, up from 3 hours last year and 2:56 in 2015, Manfred's first season as commissioner. Management proposed making changes for this year, such as installing pitch clocks and limiting trips to the mound by catchers, but players' association Reggie Sanders Womens Jersey head Tony Clark said his side would not agree. The league can implement changes by itself with one-year advance notice.