Tightening up the strike zone would help a lot more than that. But oh, yes, tomorrow for my team, the four sweetest words: “Pitchers and catchers report.” Hooyah!
Even though it's going down to -6 tonight, Spring Training is always my first Robin of the Spring. I can't wait for the season to start... Go Bucs!
As to the 'shift' let the batter deal with it. I can't believe they want to mess with it. If the batter is smart, he bunts to third or opens his stance and gets a double (or more) down the line.
If you can tell the defense where they have to play, can you tell the batter where he has to hit the ball?
Try calling the rule book strike zone, instead of getting creative about it.