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i used to loathe the DH.
the strategic aspect of the NL game is by far more interesting, for all the reasons hal points out. it requires better management. plus, it absolutely rules when the pitcher comes up with the big hit like Kerry Wood did in last year's post season. also, pitchers like andy petite who can hit have a great time in the NL.
but thinking of the DH brings me back to babe ruth, who not only created the slugger's era but came off the mound and went to right field to keep his bat in the lineup. he never really pitched again, and he was a great hurler for the bosox.
i guess i am glad there are both leagues.
but i still loathe astroturf.
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