What players think of MLB's new rules

Shorter games. More action in the batter's box and on the bases. Outs becoming hits again. Major League Baseball's new rules seem to have near universal appeal among fans. But what do the players think?

We asked ESPN MLB reporters Alden Gonzalez, Joon Lee and Jesse Rogers to sit down with a handful of players and managers to find out how the new rules are affecting them. This isn't a scientific survey -- just a chance for a few thoughtful big leaguers to speak in depth about how they feel about the radical changes to their sport.

What's your favorite thing about the new rules so far?

Ian Happ, Chicago Cubs outfielder: Not having the shift. Being able to have some of those ground balls be hits…