[Magdalen] Designated Hitter

[Jim Guthrie]

I agree with Jim H on this matter of utmost importance and integrity in the way 
of the natural order. Making the pitcher bat adds opportunities for strategy 
that adds a certain chess-like aspect to the game. But then, I've also concluded 
that taking the pitcher out for no other reason than he's approaching 100 
pitches is anathema, as is the related matter of having so many pitchers, 
relievers, closers etc. on the roster limits the ability for strategy anyway.

Cheers,
Jim Guthrie

>I used to think so, but I've completely changed my mind. I wish the
>National League would just adopt it and play by the same rules.

On Wed, Oct 22, 2014 at 10:57 PM, James Handsfield <jhandsfield at icloud.com>
wrote:

> I will hereby go on record with my opinion that the designated hitter rule
> in the American Baseball League is anathema, and an insult to the natural
> order of the universe.
>