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OK, my take.

It's an abomination, and I hate it.

I hate that it creates players that strictly play on offense (DH's) and defense (pitchers). This is baseball, not football.

I hate that it takes away double switches, pinch hit situations, and crucial late game decisions about pulling your pitcher.

I hate that pitchers can throw at guys carte blanche and not have to face opposing pitchers who can throw at them.

I hate that sluggers can get lazy and out of shape, but still demand top salaries because they can swing the bat and not be a defensive liability.

I hate that many little leagues have the rule, and some kids never get the opportunity to bat.

I hate when they muck with the rules to try and generate offense because some fans get "bored" with lower scoring games. Baseball was healthier (and better IMHO) before DH's, juiced balls and steroids.

I know I am older (40+) than most here and prefer the "pure" game, and perhaps I am in the minority, but I hate the DH. Flame away.

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I'm 21 and I agree.


It also annoys the hell out of me when I play baseball games and my buddy always wants to be home and play and an NL team which puts me at a disadvantage. Pretty lame.