laughedatbytime Posted October 10, 2015 Share Posted October 10, 2015 17-9 Damn! I knew it!This poll is totally :codger: :codger: :codger: :codger: :codger: :codger: . Us: Why should you have a rule that negatively impacts the offensive side of the game by making a defensive specialist do something he rarely practices at a high level?Them: That's the way the game is meant to be played! :codger:Us: But look at the stats. In 2013, pitchers hit .132. In 2014, they hit .122. According to Baseball America, pitchers have never compared less favorably to non-pitchers in terms of batting in the DH era.Them: That's the way the game is meant to be played! :codger: Us: But pitchers get out over 86% of the time they come to the plate. Simply put, pretty much every pitcher is an offensive liability.Them: That's the way the game is meant to be played! :codger: Us: Even 2/3 of managers support expanding DH to the NL, in large part because pitchers don't really practice batting much anymore, even at the minor league level.Them: That's the way the game is meant to be played! :codger: Us: OK, let's talk economics. Baseball is losing fan interest. Compared to other sports, it's slow and low-scoring. Having a guaranteed out in the line-up hardly addresses that issue.Them: That's the way the game is meant to be played! :codger: Us: :facepalm:Us: Chicks dig the long ball Them: But the DH takes a strategic element out of the game. Us: Watching a pitcher hit is boring. It makes me want to post a picture of my dinner on Facebook. Them: A pitcher who can hit can sometimes stay in the game longer than one who can't thereby adding an element of skill and differentiation between pitchers. And he can help himself. Us: I don't understand the double switch. It's totally too hard to understand. Let me take a selfie instead. Oh and some catchers and middle infielders are just embarrassing at the plate. Instagram time. I think the best hitter on a team should be all time hitter and there should be invisible baserunners and stuff #totallynotboringtaylorswiftmightevenwatchifwedidthis Them: But then half innings would take longer and there would be more time between Kiss Cam. Us: Oh, yeah right. OMG! OK, well you old men purists have to give up your insistence that there be four balls for a walk and three strikes. That totally slows down the game. Them: Us: They actually believe that the double switch is complicated strategy that might be hard for someone to understand? Them: You seem to have forgotten that a large portion of AL fans root for the Red Sox and Yankees. Understanding simple concepts is not a given. Us: Why are we talking baseball? Don't you know you're supposed to be obsessing about the Patriots' and Judge Berman's conspiracy?Them: So what you're saying is "DH good. Steroids and big bulky one dimensional sluggers make baseball better. And by that we mean they make the Yankees or Red Sox able to win." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick N. Backer Posted October 10, 2015 Share Posted October 10, 2015 Is it the DH I loathe, or do I just like tweaking Goose? :) New rule - anyone commenting whose team finished dead last in the MLB gets their opinion disqualified. Talk to you next season :) :) :(That's a New York/Boston type of attitude, thinking their opinion is more informed because their teams have been successful in the recent past. Might as well say a fake tan or a hatred of busing makes you smarter. "Recent past?" Do you mean "recent past" the way it might be used in politics? Or the way a paleontologist might use it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laughedatbytime Posted October 10, 2015 Share Posted October 10, 2015 Is it the DH I loathe, or do I just like tweaking Goose? :) New rule - anyone commenting whose team finished dead last in the MLB gets their opinion disqualified. Talk to you next season :) :) :(That's a New York/Boston type of attitude, thinking their opinion is more informed because their teams have been successful in the recent past. Might as well say a fake tan or a hatred of busing makes you smarter. "Recent past?" Do you mean "recent past" the way it might be used in politics? Or the way a paleontologist might use it?Recent past = steroid era. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick N. Backer Posted October 10, 2015 Share Posted October 10, 2015 17-9 Damn! I knew it!This poll is totally :codger: :codger: :codger: :codger: :codger: :codger: . Us: Why should you have a rule that negatively impacts the offensive side of the game by making a defensive specialist do something he rarely practices at a high level?Them: That's the way the game is meant to be played! :codger:Us: But look at the stats. In 2013, pitchers hit .132. In 2014, they hit .122. According to Baseball America, pitchers have never compared less favorably to non-pitchers in terms of batting in the DH era.Them: That's the way the game is meant to be played! :codger: Us: But pitchers get out over 86% of the time they come to the plate. Simply put, pretty much every pitcher is an offensive liability.Them: That's the way the game is meant to be played! :codger: Us: Even 2/3 of managers support expanding DH to the NL, in large part because pitchers don't really practice batting much anymore, even at the minor league level.Them: That's the way the game is meant to be played! :codger: Us: OK, let's talk economics. Baseball is losing fan interest. Compared to other sports, it's slow and low-scoring. Having a guaranteed out in the line-up hardly addresses that issue.Them: That's the way the game is meant to be played! :codger: Us: :facepalm:Us: Chicks dig the long ball Them: But the DH takes a strategic element out of the game. Us: Watching a pitcher hit is boring. It makes me want to post a picture of my dinner on Facebook. Them: A pitcher who can hit can sometimes stay in the game longer than one who can't thereby adding an element of skill and differentiation between pitchers. And he can help himself. Us: I don't understand the double switch. It's totally too hard to understand. Let me take a selfie instead. Oh and some catchers and middle infielders are just embarrassing at the plate. Instagram time. I think the best hitter on a team should be all time hitter and there should be invisible baserunners and stuff #totallynotboringtaylorswiftmightevenwatchifwedidthis Them: But then half innings would take longer and there would be more time between Kiss Cam. Us: Oh, yeah right. OMG! OK, well you old men purists have to give up your insistence that there be four balls for a walk and three strikes. That totally slows down the game. Them: Us: They actually believe that the double switch is complicated strategy that might be hard for someone to understand? Them: You seem to have forgotten that a large portion of AL fans root for the Red Sox and Yankees. Understanding simple concepts is not a given. Us: Why are we talking baseball? Don't you know you're supposed to be obsessing about the Patriots' and Judge Berman's conspiracy?Them: So what you're saying is "DH good. Steroids and big bulky one dimensional sluggers make baseball better. And by that we mean they make the Yankees or Red Sox able to win." Us: No. We're saying Tom Brady is a CHEATER! My God, are you people blind? But steroid users who also cork bats saved baseball. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick N. Backer Posted October 10, 2015 Share Posted October 10, 2015 Is it the DH I loathe, or do I just like tweaking Goose? :) New rule - anyone commenting whose team finished dead last in the MLB gets their opinion disqualified. Talk to you next season :) :) :(That's a New York/Boston type of attitude, thinking their opinion is more informed because their teams have been successful in the recent past. Might as well say a fake tan or a hatred of busing makes you smarter. "Recent past?" Do you mean "recent past" the way it might be used in politics? Or the way a paleontologist might use it?Recent past = steroid era. Are we still in the steroid era? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laughedatbytime Posted October 10, 2015 Share Posted October 10, 2015 Is it the DH I loathe, or do I just like tweaking Goose? :) New rule - anyone commenting whose team finished dead last in the MLB gets their opinion disqualified. Talk to you next season :) :) :(That's a New York/Boston type of attitude, thinking their opinion is more informed because their teams have been successful in the recent past. Might as well say a fake tan or a hatred of busing makes you smarter. "Recent past?" Do you mean "recent past" the way it might be used in politics? Or the way a paleontologist might use it?Recent past = steroid era. Are we still in the steroid era?Not sure about the AL, there are a couple of enhanced sluggers putting up huge numbers in defiance of the aging curve. But then I don't watch much AL baseball. Not seeing a lot in the NL though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick N. Backer Posted October 10, 2015 Share Posted October 10, 2015 Is it the DH I loathe, or do I just like tweaking Goose? :) New rule - anyone commenting whose team finished dead last in the MLB gets their opinion disqualified. Talk to you next season :) :) :(That's a New York/Boston type of attitude, thinking their opinion is more informed because their teams have been successful in the recent past. Might as well say a fake tan or a hatred of busing makes you smarter. "Recent past?" Do you mean "recent past" the way it might be used in politics? Or the way a paleontologist might use it?Recent past = steroid era. Are we still in the steroid era?Not sure about the AL, there are a couple of enhanced sluggers putting up huge numbers in defiance of the aging curve. But then I don't watch much AL baseball. Not seeing a lot in the NL though. Milwaukee is a NL team right? I'm sure Braun is the only guy in the league though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laughedatbytime Posted October 10, 2015 Share Posted October 10, 2015 Is it the DH I loathe, or do I just like tweaking Goose? :) New rule - anyone commenting whose team finished dead last in the MLB gets their opinion disqualified. Talk to you next season :) :) :(That's a New York/Boston type of attitude, thinking their opinion is more informed because their teams have been successful in the recent past. Might as well say a fake tan or a hatred of busing makes you smarter. "Recent past?" Do you mean "recent past" the way it might be used in politics? Or the way a paleontologist might use it?Recent past = steroid era. Are we still in the steroid era?Not sure about the AL, there are a couple of enhanced sluggers putting up huge numbers in defiance of the aging curve. But then I don't watch much AL baseball. Not seeing a lot in the NL though. Milwaukee is a NL team right? I'm sure Braun is the only guy in the league though.If Braun was using this year, his stats didn't show it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick N. Backer Posted October 10, 2015 Share Posted October 10, 2015 Is it the DH I loathe, or do I just like tweaking Goose? :) New rule - anyone commenting whose team finished dead last in the MLB gets their opinion disqualified. Talk to you next season :) :) :(That's a New York/Boston type of attitude, thinking their opinion is more informed because their teams have been successful in the recent past. Might as well say a fake tan or a hatred of busing makes you smarter. "Recent past?" Do you mean "recent past" the way it might be used in politics? Or the way a paleontologist might use it?Recent past = steroid era. Are we still in the steroid era?Not sure about the AL, there are a couple of enhanced sluggers putting up huge numbers in defiance of the aging curve. But then I don't watch much AL baseball. Not seeing a lot in the NL though. Milwaukee is a NL team right? I'm sure Braun is the only guy in the league though.If Braun was using this year, his stats didn't show it. So you're saying he was the very last NL player to use? I can't see you obviously. Are you saying that with a straight face? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laughedatbytime Posted October 10, 2015 Share Posted October 10, 2015 (edited) Is it the DH I loathe, or do I just like tweaking Goose? :) New rule - anyone commenting whose team finished dead last in the MLB gets their opinion disqualified. Talk to you next season :) :) :(That's a New York/Boston type of attitude, thinking their opinion is more informed because their teams have been successful in the recent past. Might as well say a fake tan or a hatred of busing makes you smarter. "Recent past?" Do you mean "recent past" the way it might be used in politics? Or the way a paleontologist might use it?Recent past = steroid era. Are we still in the steroid era?Not sure about the AL, there are a couple of enhanced sluggers putting up huge numbers in defiance of the aging curve. But then I don't watch much AL baseball. Not seeing a lot in the NL though. Milwaukee is a NL team right? I'm sure Braun is the only guy in the league though.If Braun was using this year, his stats didn't show it. So you're saying he was the very last NL player to use? I can't see you obviously. Are you saying that with a straight face?No of course not. That would be as silly as thinking that Brady had no idea about the deflated footballs. But there aren't any obvious users like those who have already been shown to be users and still have unusual career arcs. Edited October 10, 2015 by laughedatbytime Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goose Posted October 10, 2015 Share Posted October 10, 2015 17-9 Damn! I knew it!This poll is totally :codger: :codger: :codger: :codger: :codger: :codger: . Us: Why should you have a rule that negatively impacts the offensive side of the game by making a defensive specialist do something he rarely practices at a high level?Them: That's the way the game is meant to be played! :codger:Us: But look at the stats. In 2013, pitchers hit .132. In 2014, they hit .122. According to Baseball America, pitchers have never compared less favorably to non-pitchers in terms of batting in the DH era.Them: That's the way the game is meant to be played! :codger: Us: But pitchers get out over 86% of the time they come to the plate. Simply put, pretty much every pitcher is an offensive liability.Them: That's the way the game is meant to be played! :codger: Us: Even 2/3 of managers support expanding DH to the NL, in large part because pitchers don't really practice batting much anymore, even at the minor league level.Them: That's the way the game is meant to be played! :codger: Us: OK, let's talk economics. Baseball is losing fan interest. Compared to other sports, it's slow and low-scoring. Having a guaranteed out in the line-up hardly addresses that issue.Them: That's the way the game is meant to be played! :codger: Us: :facepalm:Us: Chicks dig the long ball Them: But the DH takes a strategic element out of the game. Us: Watching a pitcher hit is boring. It makes me want to post a picture of my dinner on Facebook. Them: A pitcher who can hit can sometimes stay in the game longer than one who can't thereby adding an element of skill and differentiation between pitchers. And he can help himself. Us: I don't understand the double switch. It's totally too hard to understand. Let me take a selfie instead. Oh and some catchers and middle infielders are just embarrassing at the plate. Instagram time. I think the best hitter on a team should be all time hitter and there should be invisible baserunners and stuff #totallynotboringtaylorswiftmightevenwatchifwedidthis Them: But then half innings would take longer and there would be more time between Kiss Cam. Us: Oh, yeah right. OMG! OK, well you old men purists have to give up your insistence that there be four balls for a walk and three strikes. That totally slows down the game. Them: Us: They actually believe that the double switch is complicated strategy that might be hard for someone to understand? Them: You seem to have forgotten that a large portion of AL fans root for the Red Sox and Yankees. Understanding simple concepts is not a given. Hahahaha, thats hilarious!http://www.moonbattery.com/Red-Sox_fan.jpg The asshole gene is strong with this one... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laughedatbytime Posted October 10, 2015 Share Posted October 10, 2015 17-9 Damn! I knew it!This poll is totally :codger: :codger: :codger: :codger: :codger: :codger: . Us: Why should you have a rule that negatively impacts the offensive side of the game by making a defensive specialist do something he rarely practices at a high level?Them: That's the way the game is meant to be played! :codger:Us: But look at the stats. In 2013, pitchers hit .132. In 2014, they hit .122. According to Baseball America, pitchers have never compared less favorably to non-pitchers in terms of batting in the DH era.Them: That's the way the game is meant to be played! :codger: Us: But pitchers get out over 86% of the time they come to the plate. Simply put, pretty much every pitcher is an offensive liability.Them: That's the way the game is meant to be played! :codger: Us: Even 2/3 of managers support expanding DH to the NL, in large part because pitchers don't really practice batting much anymore, even at the minor league level.Them: That's the way the game is meant to be played! :codger: Us: OK, let's talk economics. Baseball is losing fan interest. Compared to other sports, it's slow and low-scoring. Having a guaranteed out in the line-up hardly addresses that issue.Them: That's the way the game is meant to be played! :codger: Us: :facepalm:Us: Chicks dig the long ball Them: But the DH takes a strategic element out of the game. Us: Watching a pitcher hit is boring. It makes me want to post a picture of my dinner on Facebook. Them: A pitcher who can hit can sometimes stay in the game longer than one who can't thereby adding an element of skill and differentiation between pitchers. And he can help himself. Us: I don't understand the double switch. It's totally too hard to understand. Let me take a selfie instead. Oh and some catchers and middle infielders are just embarrassing at the plate. Instagram time. I think the best hitter on a team should be all time hitter and there should be invisible baserunners and stuff #totallynotboringtaylorswiftmightevenwatchifwedidthis Them: But then half innings would take longer and there would be more time between Kiss Cam. Us: Oh, yeah right. OMG! OK, well you old men purists have to give up your insistence that there be four balls for a walk and three strikes. That totally slows down the game. Them: Us: They actually believe that the double switch is complicated strategy that might be hard for someone to understand? Them: You seem to have forgotten that a large portion of AL fans root for the Red Sox and Yankees. Understanding simple concepts is not a given. Us: Why are we talking baseball? Don't you know you're supposed to be obsessing about the Patriots' and Judge Berman's conspiracy?Them: So what you're saying is "DH good. Steroids and big bulky one dimensional sluggers make baseball better. And by that we mean they make the Yankees or Red Sox able to win." Us: No. We're saying Tom Brady is a CHEATER! My God, are you people blind? But steroid users who also cork bats saved baseball.Them: You must have us confused with someone else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Analog Cub Posted October 10, 2015 Share Posted October 10, 2015 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treeduck Posted October 10, 2015 Share Posted October 10, 2015 I saw the title of this thread, and thought it said "Designated Hitler."That's Tony R... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goose Posted October 11, 2015 Share Posted October 11, 2015 (edited) I saw the title of this thread, and thought it said "Designated Hitler."That's Tony R... :laughing guy: :laughing guy: :laughing guy: JACKPOT! Edited October 11, 2015 by goose Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goose Posted October 11, 2015 Share Posted October 11, 2015 Them: Pitchers are special!Us: Man up. Them: But they don't practice, theyre special!Us: Man up. Them:They might injure their pinkies!Us: Man up. :)Looking forward to this same "tradition" crowd posting a litany of outrage posts over Utley's slide. "This has to change!!!!" :D 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lerxt1990 Posted October 12, 2015 Share Posted October 12, 2015 Them: Pitchers are special!Us: Man up. Them: But they don't practice, theyre special!Us: Man up. Them:They might injure their pinkies!Us: Man up. :)Looking forward to this same "tradition" crowd posting a litany of outrage posts over Utley's slide. "This has to change!!!!" :D It was a legal slide :) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goose Posted October 12, 2015 Share Posted October 12, 2015 Them: Pitchers are special!Us: Man up. Them: But they don't practice, theyre special!Us: Man up. Them:They might injure their pinkies!Us: Man up. :)Looking forward to this same "tradition" crowd posting a litany of outrage posts over Utley's slide. "This has to change!!!!" :D It was a legal slide :)Poor defensive execution led to the injury. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lerxt1990 Posted October 12, 2015 Share Posted October 12, 2015 Them: Pitchers are special!Us: Man up. Them: But they don't practice, theyre special!Us: Man up. Them:They might injure their pinkies!Us: Man up. :)Looking forward to this same "tradition" crowd posting a litany of outrage posts over Utley's slide. "This has to change!!!!" :D It was a legal slide :)Poor defensive execution led to the injury. Absolutely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troutman Posted October 12, 2015 Share Posted October 12, 2015 Them: Pitchers are special!Us: Man up. Them: But they don't practice, theyre special!Us: Man up. Them:They might injure their pinkies!Us: Man up. :)Looking forward to this same "tradition" crowd posting a litany of outrage posts over Utley's slide. "This has to change!!!!" :D It was a legal slide :)Poor defensive execution led to the injury. Absolutely. You two are insane! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lerxt1990 Posted October 12, 2015 Share Posted October 12, 2015 Them: Pitchers are special!Us: Man up. Them: But they don't practice, theyre special!Us: Man up. Them:They might injure their pinkies!Us: Man up. :)Looking forward to this same "tradition" crowd posting a litany of outrage posts over Utley's slide. "This has to change!!!!" :D It was a legal slide :)Poor defensive execution led to the injury. Absolutely. You two are insane! And your point is? :) :) :) :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troutman Posted October 12, 2015 Share Posted October 12, 2015 Them: Pitchers are special!Us: Man up. Them: But they don't practice, theyre special!Us: Man up. Them:They might injure their pinkies!Us: Man up. :)Looking forward to this same "tradition" crowd posting a litany of outrage posts over Utley's slide. "This has to change!!!!" :D It was a legal slide :)Poor defensive execution led to the injury. Absolutely. You two are insane! And your point is? :) :) :) :) I have already stated my point in the MLB thread, It was late and there was no reason for it. In fact, The runner most likely would have been safe at first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lerxt1990 Posted October 13, 2015 Share Posted October 13, 2015 Them: Pitchers are special!Us: Man up. Them: But they don't practice, theyre special!Us: Man up. Them:They might injure their pinkies!Us: Man up. :)Looking forward to this same "tradition" crowd posting a litany of outrage posts over Utley's slide. "This has to change!!!!" :D It was a legal slide :)Poor defensive execution led to the injury. Absolutely. You two are insane! And your point is? :) :) :) :) I have already stated my point in the MLB thread, It was late and there was no reason for it. In fact, The runner most likely would have been safe at first. I was joking bro, indicating that I am, in fact, insane :) For the record, all that doesnt matter to me, if you slide hard but near enough to the bag youre within the rules. And as far as the stinking lousy whining Mets ... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digital Dad Posted October 13, 2015 Share Posted October 13, 2015 DH for all leagues and Permanent Waves is an 80's album. Really you should just ask me if you ever want these problems solved. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WorkingAllTheTime Posted October 23, 2015 Share Posted October 23, 2015 Baseball should be played outdoors.... on grass.... with a wooden bat.... without the DH. Yes.... :codger: Oh yeah..... one other reason I don't like the DH..... pitcher accountability. There are way too many examples of pitchers head hunting while in the AL and magically taking it down a notch in the NL, or being reasonable in the NL and then suddenly developing inside control problems when they get to the AL. You are a lot less likely to get chippy inside when you have to get into the same box. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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