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kairos12

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3. I've long been opposed to the DH. However, I recognize my attitude could be of

Reply to True Dough (Reply #1)

Wed Feb 13, 2019, 12:59 PM

Feb 2019

the old man shouting at clouds variety. My biased objection is based on my love of baseball stats and history. I don't think you can fairly compare the stats of a hitter, never forced to play the field, with someone who did. For instance, if Mickey Mantle, with his bad knees, could have hit only would his stats have changed? Endless speculation I know. But it's fun.

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First DH to hit in the regular season [View all] kairos12 Feb 2019 OP

Would you like to see the DH available in the National League? True Dough Feb 2019 #1

I've long been opposed to the DH. However, I recognize my attitude could be of kairos12 Feb 2019 #3

I figured you were a purist True Dough Feb 2019 #4

That's a fine point. I hadn't thought of that. kairos12 Feb 2019 #5

True but it goes both ways. Power 2 the People Feb 2019 #6

NO Auggie Feb 2019 #7

And half of Baseball died. Cartoonist Feb 2019 #2