It's time for the NL to adopt the DH

[coxfan]

I used to favor the DH, but changed my mind a few years ago. The stategy of the game is much richer without the DH rule. A few pitchers can actually hit, but in the AL they get no chance.

But what about a couple of suggested compromise rules, as follows?

1) One might be to allow a DH to be used for only one plate appearance per game, at the Manager's discretion. The DH would then be out of the game but the pitcher'd stay in. That would take care of situations where a .190-hitting starter is up with 2 outs and runners in scoring position in the 3rd inning.

2) Or simply modify the current rule to allow a good-hitting pitcher to bat in any plate appearance without killing the DH for all subsequent pitchers. ( Admittedly, this one would probably rarely be used, but might lead to some matchup possibilities for the Manager.)

[woody1351]

i would much rather watch NL baseball vs AL baseball. I think its time for the AL to drop the DH and let the pitcher hit.

[godwulf]

If you're a 'baseball' player, you should be able to HIT (regardless of position) and if you can hit, you should be able to FIELD a position. That's how the game was created and how I prefer to see it played.

Expresses my thoughts perfectly.