2007-05-17 05:00:27 · 12 answers · asked by bill s 2 in Sports ➔ Baseball
Hell no. Why would I want to watch a pitcher hit? It's an easy out and boring to boot. Don't we already have enough people complaining about how boring baseball is without the NL fans complaining about DH's. I'll never understand why anyone would want a dang near automatic out in their hitting lineup. No thanks, I love the DH and wouldn't have it any other way.
2007-05-17 05:39:16 · answer #1 · answered by Hollywood 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Why the hell does McDonald's sell hamburgers AND cheeseburgers? It's so confusing for consumers. McD should make up its (corrupt, venal, mercenary) corporate mind and pick one and sell only that sandwich.
MLB gets to sell two, slightly different types of baseball. In one, fans are spared watching pitchers "hit", and in the other, managers get to screw up the double-switch once a month, which some people think is "strategy".
Exactly which primary DHs are simply hanging around? Frank Thomas, I suppose, but he's closing on 500 homers and signed through 2008. Baseball has forever had some fading veterans hanging around, typically at first base. Is it really more exciting to see some klutzy footwork and a weekly error at first base than to just have such a player bat, which is why he's on the team anyway?
DH is a real position, and has been in place for over a third of a century. That most teams still haven't used the DH well (find a genuine monster slugger and don't even care if he owns a glove) is more a failing of front offices not exploiting a provided opportunity, than a weakness of the position itself.
And the first person who pipes up with "guys who only play half the game shouldn't be in the Hall" need to reconcile that with inducting any AL pitcher since 1973.
I don't hear many pitchers complaining, and the few who do (Hampton) tend to sign with NL teams at free agency time.
2007-05-17 12:17:16 · answer #2 · answered by Chipmaker Authentic 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
First off, there is NOT more strategy involved in the NL because of the no-DH rule. Unfortunately, 20+ years of analysts spouting that kind of nonsense has convinced too many people. Yes, the NL has lots of decisions as to whether to pinch-hit for the pitcher, or to make double switches, but it has become a by-the-numbers thing with little strategy involved. I believe that there's much more strategy in managing an American League pitching staff, when you have to pitch to 9 hitters, instead of 8 hitters and an automatic out.
Also regarding strategy - how much strategy is really involved when a pitcher is at bat? If the bases are empty, he swings away and usually makes an out. If there's a man on with less than two out, he tries to bunt him over. And if there are two outs, he tries to drive him in. Ooooh, how strategic! Seriously, there's a lot more involved with even a weak #9 hitter in the AL, who is still going to be a better hitter than any pitcher.
The DH should stay in the game. It adds offense, it takes away an almost-automatic out every time through the order, and it leaves the pitchers to do their job without having to worry about being pulled for a pinch-hitter. It was a great idea when it was instituted, and it has made the game better.
One other thing, too - For those who argue that the DH means it isn't "real baseball," should we also go back to playing without gloves? Or maybe it should take 9 balls to walk a batter? The arguments about the "purity of the game" and similar stances are just silly.
2007-05-17 12:08:31 · answer #3 · answered by Craig S 7 · 1⤊ 3⤋
YES, YES, YES!!!! I'd love to see the DH disappear forever. I think it takes so much away from the game. To me baseball means a player must play all aspects of the game. The DH has become nothing more than a lazy man's way to stay in the majors. It has inflated the stats of many a player who, by rights, should have retired long ago. You either play both offense and defense or find something else to do.
2007-05-17 12:16:42 · answer #4 · answered by Yankee Dude 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Nothing more annoying to me then predictable baseball...which is what you have when a pitcher hits(an out) I rather watch hitters bashing the baseball all around the park then watch a 1-0 game I like good pitching but what brings you out of your seat more a HR or a strikeout...another thing is it DOES extend careers and If I can watch Big Papi mash the base ball for another 15 years I'll die a happy man.
2007-05-17 12:34:53 · answer #5 · answered by daddio 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
They need to get rid of the DH all together....or make both leagues have it......it is stupid for the two leagues to be different.....honestly i think having the DH is good for the game because it helps there be less weakness in the batting order....and it lets the pitchers rest more....therefore they can throw more pitches
2007-05-17 12:03:49 · answer #6 · answered by balla4life2020 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Yes it would. Guys who should have retired long ago are limping along at this position. Why not have a designated pitcher, where at any time you can bring in your stud arm. This rule takes the focus off of how the game was intended to be played.
2007-05-17 12:05:43 · answer #7 · answered by Crowdpleaser 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
It would be GREAT for the game but the MLB players' union would never allow it. How many careers has the DH rule extended? Not to mention saving pitchers from possible injury.
2007-05-17 12:05:09 · answer #8 · answered by Hank S 3 · 2⤊ 2⤋
Yes, because it takes so much strategy out of the game
No, because it makes the American vs. National league rivalry that much more interesting.
2007-05-17 12:05:30 · answer #9 · answered by Willy 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
yeh i would like to have it in both leagues or none at all
preferably none at all
cause now these fat people can become pros
2007-05-17 12:03:06 · answer #10 · answered by tyler 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋