DH in the NL?

[nerfHerder]

Check this out.....


http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2609 ... s-reaction

What do you guys think? Growing up in an AL city that switched to the NL, I prefer no DH. There is a layer of strategy added when you have to account for a crappy pitcher batting.

[Cliche]

There is nothing I would like more than getting rid of pitcher batting forever.

Grew up an Expos fan. Have never liked it, will never liked it.

[RonCo]

As I said elsewhere, I like seeing pitchers hit. For me the DH add nothing and takes away a lot. But I'm pretty well resigned to it happening.

[felipe]

I always hated the DH, now, I like having one league 'with' and one league 'without',

it makes each league's game distinct and enjoyable...and it helps me appreciate both...I hope it doesn't change

[bschr682]

If they keep doing this inter league crap the rules need to be the same. I prefer no DH but I also would prefer both having it versus only one having it.

[agrudez]

If they keep doing this inter league crap the rules need to be the same. I prefer no DH but I also would prefer both having it versus only one having it.

Seems like such a huge advantage for the AL in the WS, too. Even the best NL team can't trot much better than a replacement level bat out in the DH slot for away games.

[c-mitch]

If they keep doing this inter league crap the rules need to be the same. I prefer no DH but I also would prefer both having it versus only one having it.

Interleague is dumb, and it adds nothing to the game. I wish MLB would scrap it.

[JimBob2232]

Yep. Get rid of inter league play. If you want, let there be ONE rivalry series each year (Mets-Yanks, Nats-O's, Angels-Dodgers, Oakland-SF, etc.) Let each league be different.

It used to be cool to see the Mets-Yankees play...now I hardly even notice it.

[nerfHerder]

I agree with the "scrap inter league" talk. It really has watered down the excitement of seeing the AL/NL match up in the World Series. I also agree with the advantage that the AL has in the World Series due to the DH being in only one league. I think we all need to accept the fact that it's here to stay, and will be in both leagues soon. The players union runs the show, and they favor it.

[njherdfan]

As an NL fan I hate the DH, but it is a massive disadvantage for the NL in the world series, which does bother me.

[Ted]

I think the "strategy" in having the pitcher bat is overplayed. It's there, but I don't really miss it much when watching AL games. I'm with everyone about it being an unfair advantage for the AL, and it being extra silly in the incredibly needless inter-league games.

That said, I don't really care what they do much. It's going to happen because the players union wants 15 more guys getting paid. It's just a matter of when.

[nerfHerder]

I think the "strategy" in having the pitcher bat is overplayed. It's there, but I don't really miss it much when watching AL games. I'm with everyone about it being an unfair advantage for the AL, and it being extra silly in the incredibly needless inter-league games.

That said, I don't really care what they do much. It's going to happen because the players union wants 15 more guys getting paid. It's just a matter of when.

I'm with you, it's going to happen. The double switch will effectively go away. The only other thing is the decision to pull a starting pitcher who maybe isn't out of gas left, for a pinch hitter to increase your chance to drive in a RISP. That decision can make or break a game.

[nerfHerder]

I think the "strategy" in having the pitcher bat is overplayed. It's there, but I don't really miss it much when watching AL games. I'm with everyone about it being an unfair advantage for the AL, and it being extra silly in the incredibly needless inter-league games.

That said, I don't really care what they do much. It's going to happen because the players union wants 15 more guys getting paid. It's just a matter of when.

I'm with you, it's going to happen. The double switch will effectively go away. The only other thing is the decision to pull a starting pitcher who maybe isn't out of gas left, for a pinch hitter to increase your chance to drive in a RISP. That decision can make or break a game.