Its bad enough the US Olympic roster is littered with journeymen AAA players, now they have to make a complete mockery of the sport by instilling special rule in the Olympics to speed up the game so NBC can put rhythmic gymnastics on.

What rule could possibly be so offensive? This one: Starting in the 11th inning of a tie game -- as decreed last month by baseball's international governing body -- each half-inning will begin with runners on first and second base, and the manager of the batting team can start the 11th at any point in his lineup.