They said Babe Ruth giving up pitching was a dumb move too.
I continue to wonder why this occured. Does it not make sense to let such a man pitch, then play first base on days he is not pitching? First base rarely has to make a throw, so it wouldn't hurt his arm.....and if it did, then pull him from rotation until his arm heals.
Little Leaguers rotate through many positions, including pitcher, with no ill effect..why not the pros?