I’m no fan of the DH, but pitchers batting has got to go

Posted on January 2, 2013 | 4 Comments

GFBB Note: I’ve posted several blogs about the designated hitter. I don’t think they belong in baseball. Pitchers should learn to bunt well and even accidentally hit the ball on occasion. But here’s another look at the subject, which is going to be around for a long, long time.

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4 responses to “I’m no fan of the DH, but pitchers batting has got to go”

Stacey | January 2, 2013 at 2:07 pm | Reply

I’m with you. Now that he’s signed on for three more years, there’s no way I want to be deprived of the entertainment of Santiago Casilla’s at-bats…and really, it’s a whole lot of fun to see Bumgarner or Cain hit one out of the park. I’d argue it’s probably more fun than seeing Sandoval hit one out. It’s just so…unexpected!

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garlicfriesandbaseball | January 2, 2013 at 2:19 pm | Reply

I had Bum and Cain in mind while reading the comments on Calcaterra’s original post. But for sure Casilla belongs in there also!

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Mickey Mantle Jr. | January 2, 2013 at 11:21 pm | Reply

Have you guys ever watched Lincecum or Zito bat ?
it is ridiculous to have to watch their pathetic attempts !

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garlicfriesandbaseball | January 3, 2013 at 9:00 am | Reply

From the AP 10/25/12: “Zito even added an RBI single in the fourth, following up his bunt base hit in Friday’s win, as Giants starting pitchers drove in a run for the fourth straight game.” Pathetic attempts? Don’t think so, and the Detroit Tigers probably didn’t think so either.

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