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Maddon has rule suggestion for extra innings

MIAMI -- While the Minor Leagues are testing new rules this season in which a runner will be placed at second base to start extra innings, manager Joe Maddon has a different idea after the Cubs and Marlins played 17 innings on Friday night.

"I still like the least amount of change to our game as possible, even to the point where my thought is if you want to do something differently, maybe after a team plays 12 innings, they get an extra pitcher for two days," Maddon said Saturday. "Just give you an extra guy for two days.