Warning!! Danger!! Annual Off-topic Baseball Thread '07!! Beware!!

[BLydic]

Originally Posted by mick

...But is there an at bat more exciting than a pitcher jacking one?

Never. It's very exciting to see a pitcher get even a solid hit, but what are the odds? I'll take my chances on an slugger who can't play the field every day, but can jack one just like everyone else.

[M&M Guy]

Originally Posted by BLydic

Never. It's very exciting to see a pitcher get even a solid hit, but what are the odds? I'll take my chances on an slugger who can't play the field every day, but can jack one just like everyone else.

So, why not have 18 players? You can have players that are defensive specialists that play in the field, and different players (the ones that can jack 'em) that bat? Offense and defense - kinda like football?

Or, you can have a baseball team, the ones that have to be able to play offense and defense.

[BLydic]

I'm all for having players that can play both offense and defense. My opinion is that the majority of pitchers can't play offense, their position in the batting order is a waste of time and for the most part, a big yawn.

So, with 2 outs and bases loaded, you look forward to the pitcher coming to the plate? Or is a David Ortiz, Travis Haffner, Jason Giambi, etc. a more exciting option. It's been tested for 35 years and is still standing.

[M&M Guy]

Originally Posted by BLydic

It's been tested for 35 years and is still standing.

Well, half-standing. (Or is that half-baked? )

If it is that good of an idea, why isn't it used in both leagues?

Granted, I'm an old fuddy-duddy. I would rather see the decision making process still involved about rather to leave the pitcher in because they're still pitching well, or take them out for a pinch-hitter because the team is behind. What about the double-switch to put that left-handed bat in for later in the game? Or, should the pitcher stay in and sacrafice the runners along? There are so many additional sub-plots involved; I guess I prefer those instead of the simplicity of offense/defense.

[BLydic]

Originally Posted by M&M Guy

Well, half-standing. (Or is that half-baked? )

If it is that good of an idea, why isn't it used in both leagues?

Granted, I'm an old fuddy-duddy. I would rather see the decision making process still involved about rather to leave the pitcher in because they're still pitching well, or take them out for a pinch-hitter because the team is behind. What about the double-switch to put that left-handed bat in for later in the game? Or, should the pitcher stay in and sacrafice the runners along? There are so many additional sub-plots involved; I guess I prefer those instead of the simplicity of offense/defense.

If it's that bad of an idea, why has it been around so long?

I understand being a traditionalist and can appreciate your preference. My preference is just different. So, to each his own.

BTW, you still hitting a wood driver off the tee?

[M&M Guy]

Originally Posted by BLydic

BTW, you still hitting a wood driver off the tee?

Nope.

And I'm not using a different person to hit my drives for me; I have to drive and putt all by myself.

[BLydic]