Ban interleague play and the designated hitter?

[Bearded Kirklander]

I kind of don't like interleague play and wish they would stop doing it. I also think that pitchers should have to face pitchers from the other team, in part because if you head hunt, you should expect retaliation. But also because I think it makes the game better and more interesting.

Anybody else think the designated hitter should be gotten rid of? Same with Interleague play?

[CatnipOligarchy]

yes to both, especially the DH

[ChicoCahill]

get rid of both, totally agree, it was great when the world series was played by two teams that have never played each other

[LRoling]

No, I disagree, Interleague Play is great for cities that have a few teams, it makes for some great rivalries. Baseball should have got rid of the DH when it began.

[Toxikk Veteran]

ok. dont hate me.

but baseball is a shxt game anyways. every other sport has teams that play interleague. it adds some dynamics to the game.

i mean, i RARELY watch baseball anymore, but if they did away with this, it would just be dumb.

[....]

I agree with Tox...it's good for teams to see other teams. However, I HATE the DH. it's like...cheating.

[IlliniPi]

Doing away with DH: :yes:

Doing away with interleague play: :no:

There's nothing better than watching some of the great rivalries clash, especially going to see the Cubs/Sox series.

[LRoling]

Exactly, my Cubbies agains the South Siders is great!

[IlliniPi]

A Cubs fan from Normal?

I hope I get to see another fan fight when I go to this series. There's always a handful every game. :laugh:

[LRoling]

LOL, the misconception of Cubs fans in Chicago is that south of Chicago is Cardinals country, lol, there are probably 90% Cubs fans here on the Illinois State University campus, the bars are packed with Cubs fans, the campus is packed with Cubs fan, it's ridiculous. I think I shall email Steve Stone and straighten him out.

[....]

LOL, the misconception of Cubs fans in Chicago is that south of Chicago is Cardinals country, lol, there are probably 90% Cubs fans here on the Illinois State University campus, the bars are packed with Cubs fans, the campus is packed with Cubs fan, it's ridiculous. I think I shall email Steve Stone and straighten him out.

VERY True.

Get further south, and there are more card fans....but lots of Cub fans in the twin cities here.....(Bloomington/Normal)

[Bearded Kirklander]

It is good to see we agree on DH at least. :)

Maybe I should give Interleague play more thought though. I guess I was being selfish, and forgetting how fun it can be to see other teams for a change.

Thanks for the debate. It's fun. :cool:

[Galley]

yes to both, especially the DH

Amen, brother!

[idbuythatforadollar]

Ever watch BASEketball? ;)