March 31, 20215 yr It might still happen. I have to say, I personally don't like the DH, but I agree that it would be beneficial to the team as it would allow us to get Aguilar and Coop in every day. Edited March 31, 20215 yr by FishFan95
March 31, 20215 yr Given last season with so many interleague games it made sense, ultimately I'd like to see it go. either way it should be the same in each league.
March 31, 20215 yr 28 minutes ago, FishFan95 said: It might still happen. I have to say, I personally don't like the DH, but I agree that it would be beneficial to the team as it would allow us to get Aguilar and Coop in every day. Pretty sure a reporter was just looking for a quote, not tipping their hand regarding negotiations. I think we can expect there's no DH. It's pretty late for NL teams to be shifting their rosters around. Possible DHs have already been optioned or released. Owners would have a fit. Edited March 31, 20215 yr by Photo-Realistic Billy
March 31, 20215 yr I think at this point, there certainly won't be one for the NL in 2021 (though with Manfred in charge, who knows)..... But, while I like NL play, I think it's time for the DH to come to the NL as well. I love the occasional big pitcher hit, but the black hole spot is old. Not to mention with the pitching rule changes (facing X number of batters, etc), as well as the ever increasing price of pitchers, there's no need for them to potentially get hurt batting or running the bases.
March 31, 20215 yr Of course adding the DH now would benefit the Marlins but I'd imagine most NL teams structured their rosters not expecting a DH so it would be pretty fucked up to agree to it the day before opening day.
March 31, 20215 yr Just now, SilverBullet said: Of course adding the DH now would benefit the Marlins but I'd imagine most NL teams structured their rosters not expecting a DH so it would be pretty fucked up to agree to it the day before opening day. Fuck em.
March 31, 20215 yr Author It's hard to imagine that they won't implement it by at least next season, but I wonder if MLB video games will still give you the option to have the pitcher hit.
March 31, 20215 yr Just now, FishFan95 said: It's hard to imagine that they won't implement it by at least next season, but I wonder if MLB video games will still give you the option to have the pitcher hit. They always do.
March 31, 20215 yr It'll for sure happen with the next CBA. Does that expire after this season or next?
March 31, 20215 yr Just now, rmc523 said: It'll for sure happen with the next CBA. Does that expire after this season or next? After this season
March 31, 20215 yr 6 minutes ago, SonOfJack said: After this season It'll definitely be instituted for next season, or at the latest the season after if they want to allow a "transition" period.....but I think it'll be immediate as a bone to throw the union (15 more jobs immediately).
April 1, 20215 yr Didn't they institute the DH and expanded playoffs like the night before opening day last year, though? It'd be incredibly dumb to implement the DH now. Expanded playoffs, sure, but not the DH.
April 1, 20215 yr The fact there is no DH this year is the stupidest thing out there. Owners holding it over the players head as some grand bargaining chip when they want it just as badly was a horrible mis fire. Players rightfully called them on that bullshit.
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