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Remember when the NHL changed rules to require helmets? And it grandfathered the “old school” players? Well, MLB has reduced the time allotted for pre-at-bat music from 22 seconds to 15 seconds.

Here are the top 10 reaons Shane Victorino should be grandfathered from this (silly) rule:

10. 08/13/13: Victorino lifts Sox over Blue Jays in 11th

9. 08/27/13: Victorino records seven RBIs in Red Sox rout

8. 09/04/13: Victorino makes catch, falls into stands

7. 09/05/13: Victorino comes up clutch

6. 09/06/13: Victorino hits two-run shot for Boston lead

5. 09/13/13: Victorino makes great running catch on liner

4. 10/08/13: ALDS Game 4: Victorino plates Ellsbury for 2-1 lead

3. 10/19/13: ALCS Game 6: Victorino’s clutch slam sends Sox to WS

2. 10/30/13: World Series Game 6: Victorino collects four RBIs in clincher

1. 10/30/13: ANY Shane Victorino Interview (You Know?)

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Erik J. Heels is a patent and trademark lawyer for Boston startups, Red Sox fan, MIT engineer, and musician. He blogs about technology, law, baseball, and rock ‘n’ roll at erikjheels.com.