The Designated Hitter

What should be done with the DH?

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#26
#26
Dbake005 said:
Pitchers suck at hitting. Casual fans like offense.
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I think casual fans are overrated, meaning they'll show up/tune in regardless.

Research is a ***** on my phone, so I'll look later, but I doubt that the difference with DH as opposed to without is more that 1.5 runs total.
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#27
#27
VolBeef88 said:
For those that think managers don't matter I have to question your knowledge of the game.
How do you explain how certain managers win wherever they go and yet other do not?
Who do you think puts the game plan together i.e. How they pitch certain batters and how the fielders set?
Who do you think calls the steals or tells batters when to take or bunt or swing away etc?
There's so much that goes into managing a baseball team. From rotation to line ups and more.
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It's really not that hard of a job, honestly.
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#28
#28
JTrainDavis said:
I think casual fans are overrated, meaning they'll show up/tune in regardless.

Research is a ***** on my phone, so I'll look later, but I doubt that the difference with DH as opposed to without is more that 1.5 runs total.
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As of this point in the season, the AL is averaging 4.22 runs/game, the NL is averaging 4.19 runs/game.

The difference is negligible.
 
#34
#34
Hitting is part of the game. Players should either be playing or sitting... no in between.

For those people in favor of the DH, would you also be in favor of a DFTS in the NBA? Shaq was good defensively, rebounded well, and could score under the basket. If only the NBA had a DFTS rule to shoot Shaq's free throws. The same applies... makes for a more offensive game (more points scored), allows other players to get playing time when they are good at one specific aspect of the game (think of all the players who could make a decent living as a DFTS), and extends the careers of some players (bring back Rick Barry!!!).
 
#36
#36
IBlvNTmWrk said:
Hitting is part of the game. Players should either be playing or sitting... no in between.

For those people in favor of the DH, would you also be in favor of a DFTS in the NBA? Shaq was good defensively, rebounded well, and could score under the basket. If only the NBA had a DFTS rule to shoot Shaq's free throws. The same applies... makes for a more offensive game (more points scored), allows other players to get playing time when they are good at one specific aspect of the game (think of all the players who could make a decent living as a DFTS), and extends the careers of some players (bring back Rick Barry!!!).
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Completely different, in my opinion. Hitting free throws and batting .300 with 30 bombs are SLIGHTLY different. A designated hitter does a lot more than a DFTS would do.
 
#38
#38
Dbake005 said:
Completely different, in my opinion. Hitting free throws and batting .300 with 30 bombs are SLIGHTLY different. A designated hitter does a lot more than a DFTS would do.
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Depends on how its used. You mean to tell me during hack a shaq's prime that it wouldn't have made a difference to bring in a guy who's only job is to hit them at a 90%+ clip?
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#39
#39
I didn't say it wouldn't make a difference. Whoever was shaq's DFTS would be vastly important. I said the two roles are different. I still see the argument being made, though.

I'd rather see a good DH in every lineup than pitchers swinging like a guy stuck in traffic when a bee flies into his car.
 
#41
#41
VolBeef88 said:
Then why do so many fail at doing it? Why do some succeed wherever they go? There's a lot more to it than you think.
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I am fully aware of what goes on. Of course there are everyday decisions. But of all the sports, a baseball manager/head coach is the easiest. I am a baseball guy and I have zero problems saying that.
 
#42
#42
NYYVol said:
I am fully aware of what goes on. Of course there are everyday decisions. But of all the sports, a baseball manager/head coach is the easiest. I am a baseball guy and I have zero problems saying that
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I totally disagree. I think they are just different in their make up. How much of an impact is the coach for the Heat making? Each sport is different but the one thing they all have in common is that some coaches succeed no matter where they are and others fail no matter where they are.
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#43
#43
NYYVol said:
I am fully aware of what goes on. Of course there are everyday decisions. But of all the sports, a baseball manager/head coach is the easiest. I am a baseball guy and I have zero problems saying that.
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Agree fully
 
#44
#44
VolBeef88 said:
I totally disagree. I think they are just different in their make up. How much of an impact is the coach for the Heat making? Each sport is different but the one thing they all have in common is that some coaches succeed no matter where they are and others fail no matter where they are.
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Spoelstra (sp?) has zero impact. Riley has a ton of impact.
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