[mighty bombjack]

leatherman Wrote:

thenextlevel42 Wrote:NL is real baseball. DH adds a lot to the game in the AL, but it also completely changed the game. Like someone said, there is far more strategy necessary in the NL with pinch hitting, double switches, and making a plan for what to do when the pitcher's spot in the lineup comes up.

Not to mention, it's always fun to see guys like Carlos Zambrano and Micah Owings who just rake.

I agree with this 100%.

But I hate that Wang got hurt running the bases, especially since he pitches in the AL and it was an interleague game.



David

Yeah that's unfortunate, but I do enjoy it when Steinbrenner throws a hissy fit.

[KevinNYYLundqvistFan]

I believe the AL way is better. Now you may say thats just because I am a Yankee fan..and the play in the AL, but its not. People say the DH changed baseball, and its true. All sports have made rule changes over the years though. When I watch an NL game, I just find it boring when the pitcher comes up because I feel its a automatic out. Yes, I know there are some great hitting pitchers out there, but the majority can't hit a lick. I think having 9 quality hitters in a lineup is better. I mean would you rather see..say...Cole Hamels bat or David Ortiz bat? Also..NL pitchers stats are better for the most part because they are facing weaker hitters.


Kevin

[ezekyle]

I prefer the NL way myself due to the reasons already mentioned above. But I'm wondering if we'll ever see a new trend to good hitting pitchers like Owings from Arizona. This could be like the trend in football where your starting to see good rushing QB's like Vick, Young, and upcoming Tebow.

[.robb.]

I prefer NL because I find small ball more entertaining.

[Brad1431]

AL, I dont want to see a guy who can't hit make a flailing attempt and strike out most of the time. Also dont care for the double swapping, and pinch hitting for the pitcher late, it takes longer, means more moves to the pen, and I dont care for it.

[Big Brother Buff www.torontocardshow.com]

As a fan of the game, I prefer the NL style. More thinking involved on the manager's part and the outcome can hinge on what he's done throughout the game (pinch hit, pinch run, but you can't use that player again).

As a fan of players who have lost their step, the DH serves a purpose in allowing their careers to continue. Frank Thomas is there right now and Ken Griffey, Jr. isn't far behind.

[joshuaroundtree]

There are AL teams that play NL style. The Rays are one example, the Angels the other. I enjoy the small ball aspect of baseball. It's the way the game was meant to be played. Its much more enjoyable to see stolen bases, sacrifices, and clutch base hits than to sit and wait for three run homeruns

[predatorkj]

NL hands down.

I'll tell you why. When you play baseball...you play baseball.Everyone has to bat.And thats the way it should be.The DH is crap.Its basically allowing teams to go out and get a super slugger and have him bat and do nothing else.That player can single handedly work on hitting every day of the season and be primed and ready every time he steps to the plate.Not to mention injuries and fatigue play no consequential part when your a DH.Which is an unfair advantage.Everyone else is playing and performing while you get to sit on the bench and watch?Thats no bueno!

I also get tired of seeing pitchers do so horribly at the plate.Its not like they shouldn't be able to hit.Chances are they hit in high school and college.You mean to tell me that after the jump to the majors they lost all hitting ability?Thats stupid.Very stupid.If I coached a major league team...I would make my pitchers take batting practice just as regularly as my position players if not more.They should be expected to perform at the plate and on the mound.Just as a third baseman performs doing both or a shortstop or left fielder.If your not capable of producing at both decently then your just an easy out.And whether your a good pitcher or not it still stands that your a offensive liability to your team and therefore you may end up losing the game even though you can pitch your rear end off.

[predatorkj]

Big Brother Buff http://www.torontocardshow.com Wrote:As a fan of the game, I prefer the NL style. More thinking involved on the manager's part and the outcome can hinge on what he's done throughout the game (pinch hit, pinch run, but you can't use that player again).

As a fan of players who have lost their step, the DH serves a purpose in allowing their careers to continue. Frank Thomas is there right now and Ken Griffey, Jr. isn't far behind.

Ok...its cool to see them all hit 500 or 600 homers and we all want to see them last as long as they can but it really takes away from the record if you ask me since they are not playing every minute of the game.What if Ruth or Mays or even Mantle had been able to be a DH and not been literally worn down by the grind of everyday play?So watching Thomas or Piazza or a lot of those other players as DH just means to me that they are not capable of playing the entire game of baseball.Kind of like a spare part when they used to be a fine tuned machine.

[24]

I think it's perfect just the way it is. I enjoy the NL with the added strategy, and I enjoy the AL with it's added offense. I really enjoy how they play by the home team's rules. I like to see my pitchers get the chance to hit, and I wouldn't like to see my pitcher taken out on a good night because the bases are loaded and he isn't the best hitter... so I'm happy I cheer for pitchers in the AL and really enjoy interleague play. What can I say? When it comes to the game of baseball, I'm easy to please.