Thread: MLB might be looking into doing away with AL/NL
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Old 05-09-2010, 03:06 PM   #28
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Originally Posted by Stickman View Post
My point was based on an assumption that the pitcher is generally the worst batter.
So was mine... Actually, I'm not sures your's was. Your's likened the DH and pitcher stepping to the plate in the exact same situation, which would never be the case in batting rotation.
It's also irrelevant because of pinch hitting.

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Originally Posted by Stickman View Post
Let's say in this scenario you take your pitcher for a better batter. This batter saves the day only for it to go to the 10th inning. Now you have to put a new pitcher in right?
Yes you do. Are you under the assumption that the starting pitcher would be headed into the 10th inning?
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