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Originally Posted by Dakota
Here's the rationale I've heard for this move.
Starting pitcher is also a very good with the bat. Relief pitcher is not.
Starting pitcher is entered as DP, relief pitcher as FLEX. Once the lineup is accepted, DP plays defense for FLEX. If a relief pitcher is needed, she re-enters as FLEX, and DP continues to bat.
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So, just another rule, in this case meant to increase participation, becomes a game strategy and fails to achieve it's purpose unless the starting pitcher falters.
Another reason I am not a fan of specialty rules.