OFF: Looks like a good reason to celebrate

[Andrew Apold]

At 04:35 PM 1/11/01 EST, DASLUD at AOL.COM wrote:
>In a message dated 1/11/01 3:59:56 PM, chip at PCC.COM writes:
>
><<  There isn't any indication that shows
>        that guys who don't play the field hit better.  In fact, if
>        anything, there's a negative correlation.
> >>
>=====
>excuse me?
>are you saying the dh doesnt extend careers? and add at-bats?

yes, but it also means facing better pitching (all other things
being equal) across one's career, as the pitchers do not have to
wast time and concentration on batting, and are less likely to be
pulled for a pinch hit.

Heh, it also means facing pitchers who do not have to fear retaliation
when they want to bean *coughclemenscough* someone.


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Andrew Apold