Posted on 05/10/2015 3:35:38 PM PDT by MinorityRepublican
In the world of baseball, debate of the universal designated hitter rages on. For stretches at a time that argument lies dormant, but then something happens—like Adam Wainwright tearing his left Achilles tendon during an at-bat. Suddenly that question is brought to the forefront again, and generally the views are mixed. Some managers, like Brad Ausmus, prefer the strategic side of the NL, while others, like Terry Francona, don’t think we should overreact to the rules because of one injury. Washington Nationals pitcher Max Scherzer is adamant about the NL adopting the DH rule while Wainwright—the pitcher whose injury has spurred much of this talk—isn’t a fan of such a change:
“I wish both leagues would convert to National League baseball. The strategy and the game itself in the National is just a better game, in my opinion. I think baseball is a beautiful game and I hope it doesn’t change too much.”
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No.
The AL shouldn’t either.
No everyone should play for themselves and not have Designated hitters!!
Hell no! Next question?
Here we go again:
NO.
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MLB just softening the blow. With declining offense in the wake of better PED testing, daily interleague play, and a players’ association desire to add an extra above-minimum salary to NL teams, the decision has already been made. They’re hoping enough talk ahead of time will soften the blow when it’s officially implemented.
Its going to and that’s the end of it.
I’ve heard the arguments a million times.
Those in favor of the DH say that you generate more offense, which fans like to see. You can extend the careers of good hitters who have slowed down and become a defensive liability later in their careers. You don’t kill a rally when you see the pitcher come to bat, and he’s an almost automatic out.
Those against the DH say that everyone who is playing should have to hit also. These people enjoy the strategy such as the double switch in the National League when a relief pitcher comes in. They enjoy the strategy involved in when you change pitchers, keeping in mind that the pitcher’s spot in the batting order may come up next inning, and you may have to pinch hit for the pitcher you just brought into the game.
I’m sure there are other arguments, but these seem to be the ones which come up a lot.
“The AL shouldn’t either.”
Agreed. You could always put a pinch hitter in if the pitcher has run his course.
The money interests, especially the TV people want it and so it will be. The real fight is going to be over the reduction of the length of the season, something needed to reduce injuries. The money people don't like that idea.
Just put more armor on the pitcher when he comes up to bat, elbow pads and ban him from running to first.
I thin the Braves should go back to Boston, don’t you?
Until the Dodgers return to Brooklyn, nothing will be right.
Yes. NL baseball is boring as...
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