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Oh I still pine for the old NFL vs AFL. Those were the days. The wide open AFL vs the stodgy NFL. Of course I was an AFL guy back then.

They have diluted MLB with inter-league play and soon there will be no distinction. BTW I HATE DH rule! Can it. Baseball is a game of 9 men per side on both offense and defense. (End of rant)

Agreed. Get rid of the DH.

I’ve never understood why so many pitchers are poor hitters. Such lack of hitting skill would not be tolerated by players at any other position.

Also, since pitchers specialize in pitching, they could arguably be more aware of the styles and techniques of their fellow opposing pitchers. Their knowledge of pitching technique could theoretically help them be better hitters when it’s their turn at bat.

As much as the DH is detested, it does give new, well, extended life to aging assets, and protects the higher-value, with briefer life spans, pitchers from risk.

But, that is business viewpoint, not a purist's.

OTOH, if you have the AL competing for the pitchers that can bat as well, their economic value will rise, and the fans get shafted again.

So, I guess you must be an agent representing a hitting pitcher?

Personally, I don't care. I gave up on baseball with that last strike. I heard Ken Burns promoting his product say that the strike was a good thing, because it brought a so-far, lasting peace between the owners and players, unlike other sports.

You do have to admit that in the 1975 series, Tiant was pretty funny getting a hit, and not knowing what to do.