taiwanmarlin 363 Posted December 17, 2020 Share Posted December 17, 2020 It's really a UNIVERSAL DH. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SonOfJack 2,235 Posted December 17, 2020 Share Posted December 17, 2020 Japan > MLB Quote Link to post Share on other sites
el_gmac 325 Posted December 17, 2020 Share Posted December 17, 2020 I didn't know the NPB didn't have that dumb DH beer league rule Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Photo-Realistic Billy 321 Posted December 17, 2020 Share Posted December 17, 2020 3 hours ago, el_gmac said: I didn't know the NPB didn't have that dumb DH beer league rule Only one of the two leagues. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Edwin Velez 4 Posted December 19, 2020 Share Posted December 19, 2020 I am a traditionalist at heart , I love to see pitchers hitting but it is time for the DH to be permanent in both leagues. I however am a proponent of reducing inter-league play. It has watered down the All-Star game and the World Series 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SilverBullet 2,272 Posted December 20, 2020 Share Posted December 20, 2020 On 12/19/2020 at 7:37 AM, Edwin Velez said: I however am a proponent of reducing inter-league play. It has watered down the All-Star game and the World Series This is an interesting discussion. I myself don't think the World Series is as "watered down" because the stakes are still high and the teams didn't always play each other the previous season and it's usually still the two best teams so it's usually still awesome and the story lines are usually strong. But the ASG for sure is watered down. Since it's just an exhibition the attraction is seeing the rare player matchups but those are by far watered down by interleague play which means the ASG doesn't have much else going for it. As a fan I do like the old concept of interleague bringing teams and players that we wouldn't usually see to our town. I would never get to see Mike Trout play in person without it. For that aspect I don't think interleague ever goes away but I would definitely be ok with scaling it back though. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rmc523 521 Posted December 21, 2020 Share Posted December 21, 2020 8 hours ago, SilverBullet said: This is an interesting discussion. I myself don't think the World Series is as "watered down" because the stakes are still high and the teams didn't always play each other the previous season and it's usually still the two best teams so it's usually still awesome and the story lines are usually strong. But the ASG for sure is watered down. Since it's just an exhibition the attraction is seeing the rare player matchups but those are by far watered down by interleague play which means the ASG doesn't have much else going for it. As a fan I do like the old concept of interleague bringing teams and players that we wouldn't usually see to our town. I would never get to see Mike Trout play in person without it. For that aspect I don't think interleague ever goes away but I would definitely be ok with scaling it back though. Yeah, I like interleague play. Like you said, I like seeing "different" teams come in to town. Is interleague currently a home/away of each division every year? Or is it just a home or away aside from a team's "rival"? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Photo-Realistic Billy 321 Posted December 21, 2020 Share Posted December 21, 2020 The discussion is moot, though, until the league adds two more teams. Until then, the leagues are uneven and interleague play is a necessity. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Michael 2,115 Posted December 21, 2020 Share Posted December 21, 2020 25 minutes ago, Photo-Realistic Billy said: The discussion is moot, though, until the league adds two more teams. Until then, the leagues are uneven and interleague play is a necessity. Yep. Hopefully this decade we see two more teams and some realignment. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Edwin Velez 4 Posted December 29, 2020 Share Posted December 29, 2020 (edited) I most certainly believe if it were not for this pandemic instead of talking about the DH there would be conversation going on reference the 2 new expansion franchises and an expansion draft I would love MLB teams in New Orleans and Las Vegas Edited December 29, 2020 by Edwin Velez 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
marlinsmaniac 320 Posted December 29, 2020 Share Posted December 29, 2020 1 hour ago, Edwin Velez said: I most certainly believe if it were not for this pandemic instead of talking about the DH there would be conversation going on reference the 2 new expansion franchises and an expansion draft I would love MLB teams in New Orleans and Las Vegas Yeah, I really am surprised Vegas hasn’t gotten a team yet. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rmc523 521 Posted December 30, 2020 Share Posted December 30, 2020 Nashville seems determined to get a team. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SonOfJack 2,235 Posted January 1 Share Posted January 1 On 12/29/2020 at 7:09 PM, rmc523 said: Nashville seems determined to get a team. The Sounds aren't enough for them? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
legacyofCangelosi 19 Posted January 2 Share Posted January 2 On 12/29/2020 at 12:39 PM, Edwin Velez said: I most certainly believe if it were not for this pandemic instead of talking about the DH there would be conversation going on reference the 2 new expansion franchises and an expansion draft I would love MLB teams in New Orleans and Las Vegas Id love to see a team in Puerto Rico. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Michael 2,115 Posted Wednesday at 07:04 PM Share Posted Wednesday at 07:04 PM ... or will it? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SilverBullet 2,272 Posted Wednesday at 07:29 PM Share Posted Wednesday at 07:29 PM Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SonOfJack 2,235 Posted Wednesday at 07:30 PM Share Posted Wednesday at 07:30 PM It is such a joke that this hasn't been decided yet 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
taiwanmarlin 363 Posted Thursday at 03:38 AM Share Posted Thursday at 03:38 AM 8 hours ago, SonOfJack said: It is such a joke that this hasn't been decided yet Manfred is such a joke 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Michael 2,115 Posted Thursday at 10:24 AM Share Posted Thursday at 10:24 AM 6 hours ago, taiwanmarlin said: Manfred is such a joke I wish he were at least funny. 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
taiwanmarlin 363 Posted Thursday at 12:20 PM Share Posted Thursday at 12:20 PM I know something related to the pandemic like the start time of ST and the length of the regular season got the uncertainty, but what's the reason to drag on the decision to the universal DH !? 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Michael 2,115 Posted Thursday at 12:26 PM Share Posted Thursday at 12:26 PM 5 minutes ago, taiwanmarlin said: I know something related to the pandemic like the start time of ST and the length of the regular season got the uncertainty, but what's the reason to drag on the decision to the universal DH !? The Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) is expiring at the end of 2021, so MLB most likely wants to keep it as something they can use for leverage in those negotiations. Basically, "we'll give you the universal DH, but in return, we want ..." 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Das Texan 123 Posted Thursday at 02:29 PM Share Posted Thursday at 02:29 PM On 12/29/2020 at 11:39 AM, Edwin Velez said: I most certainly believe if it were not for this pandemic instead of talking about the DH there would be conversation going on reference the 2 new expansion franchises and an expansion draft I would love MLB teams in New Orleans and Las Vegas Because of the pandemic there is real conversation about expansion. Its going to happen a lot sooner now as a result. Same thing with NBA expansion. Owners want that cash money that they can only get with expansion fees. New Orleans isnt getting a MLB team. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Das Texan 123 Posted Thursday at 02:30 PM Share Posted Thursday at 02:30 PM 2 hours ago, Michael said: The Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) is expiring at the end of 2021, so MLB most likely wants to keep it as something they can use for leverage in those negotiations. Basically, "we'll give you the universal DH, but in return, we want ..." Well I mean considering the owners already sold the tv rights to the expanded first round of the playoffs..... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Das Texan 123 Posted Thursday at 02:30 PM Share Posted Thursday at 02:30 PM 2 hours ago, taiwanmarlin said: I know something related to the pandemic like the start time of ST and the length of the regular season got the uncertainty, but what's the reason to drag on the decision to the universal DH !? Owners are also fucking assholes and the players are justifiably striking. Enjoy baseball this year boys and girls! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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