The Dodgers were given an unfair advantage . . .

[sikeston bulldog2]

It wasn't a huge change in the rules. Players change positions during games all the time. So why shouldn't a pitcher be allowed to become a DH during a game? Herzog every now and then used to put pitchers in LF for a batter or two.

It is a huge change in rules when it provides him and his team such a big advantage over other teams

EVERY team and EVERY player in the league can utilize this league wide rule.

No, they can't.
And you know that.
Name ONE other team who can remove a starting pitcher - but allow him to remain in the game as its leadoff hitter and #1 HR threat.
The rule was passed specifically to allow Ohtani to be taken out of a game - and yet remain in a game.
No other player in MLB history has been gifted with anything remotely similar.

If the Cardinals had a player like this, you would love it. So, get over your silly argument.

Not everyone would be happy MLB changed the rules to benefit one player and one team and give them an advantage over 29 other teams

Every move must have an equal counter move to be deemed fair. If this rule leaves the other 29 without an answer, then it’s seems unfair.

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It wasn't a huge change in the rules. Players change positions during games all the time. So why shouldn't a pitcher be allowed to become a DH during a game? Herzog every now and then used to put pitchers in LF for a batter or two.

It is a huge change in rules when it provides him and his team such a big advantage over other teams

EVERY team and EVERY player in the league can utilize this league wide rule.

No, they can't.
And you know that.
Name ONE other team who can remove a starting pitcher - but allow him to remain in the game as its leadoff hitter and #1 HR threat.
The rule was passed specifically to allow Ohtani to be taken out of a game - and yet remain in a game.
No other player in MLB history has been gifted with anything remotely similar.

If the Cardinals had a player like this, you would love it. So, get over your silly argument.

Not everyone would be happy MLB changed the rules to benefit one player and one team and give them an advantage over 29 other teams

Every move must have an equal counter move to be deemed fair. If this rule leaves the other 29 without an answer, then it’s seems unfair.

A majority of owners voted for this rule change. They didn't seem to think it was unfair. I think the original rule was unfair and that's why it was changed. Not to benefit one player. But to eliminate a penalty against that one player. If you are good enough to pitch and hit in the same game, you should be given the opportunity to do both without penalty.

And with all rule changes, some teams will benefit more than others. The larger bases and reduction in pickoff throws benefited the speedier teams right off the bat. That helps explain why a team like the Brewers could score so many runs. They were second in MLB in stolen bases.

[OldRed]

It wasn't a huge change in the rules. Players change positions during games all the time. So why shouldn't a pitcher be allowed to become a DH during a game? Herzog every now and then used to put pitchers in LF for a batter or two.

It is a huge change in rules when it provides him and his team such a big advantage over other teams

EVERY team and EVERY player in the league can utilize this league wide rule.

No, they can't.
And you know that.
Name ONE other team who can remove a starting pitcher - but allow him to remain in the game as its leadoff hitter and #1 HR threat.
The rule was passed specifically to allow Ohtani to be taken out of a game - and yet remain in a game.
No other player in MLB history has been gifted with anything remotely similar.

If the Cardinals had a player like this, you would love it. So, get over your silly argument.

Not everyone would be happy MLB changed the rules to benefit one player and one team and give them an advantage over 29 other teams

Every move must have an equal counter move to be deemed fair. If this rule leaves the other 29 without an answer, then it’s seems unfair.

No, it doesn't. The remedy would be when he is taken out as a pitcher, move him to right field. But as along as the DH is considered a position it is fair.

[Bushiro]

Not given. Bought and paid for.

Had Newt Bar delivered us Ohtani he would have been thoroughly investigated for that gambling.

Indeed.
Ohtani might be wearing pinstripes right now if he wasn't a Dodger.

What a joke....he was clearly taken advantage of...and he's not the first superstar that it has happened to nor will be the last...

[Ozziesfan41]

It wasn't a huge change in the rules. Players change positions during games all the time. So why shouldn't a pitcher be allowed to become a DH during a game? Herzog every now and then used to put pitchers in LF for a batter or two.

It is a huge change in rules when it provides him and his team such a big advantage over other teams

EVERY team and EVERY player in the league can utilize this league wide rule.

No, they can't.
And you know that.
Name ONE other team who can remove a starting pitcher - but allow him to remain in the game as its leadoff hitter and #1 HR threat.
The rule was passed specifically to allow Ohtani to be taken out of a game - and yet remain in a game.
No other player in MLB history has been gifted with anything remotely similar.

If the Cardinals had a player like this, you would love it. So, get over your silly argument.

Not everyone would be happy MLB changed the rules to benefit one player and one team and give them an advantage over 29 other teams

Every move must have an equal counter move to be deemed fair. If this rule leaves the other 29 without an answer, then it’s seems unfair.

A majority of owners voted for this rule change. They didn't seem to think it was unfair. I think the original rule was unfair and that's why it was changed. Not to benefit one player. But to eliminate a penalty against that one player. If you are good enough to pitch and hit in the same game, you should be given the opportunity to do both without penalty.

And with all rule changes, some teams will benefit more than others. The larger bases and reduction in pickoff throws benefited the speedier teams right off the bat. That helps explain why a team like the Brewers could score so many runs. They were second in MLB in stolen bases.

Only one team and one player benefit from
The rule change

[Melville]

It wasn't a huge change in the rules. Players change positions during games all the time. So why shouldn't a pitcher be allowed to become a DH during a game? Herzog every now and then used to put pitchers in LF for a batter or two.

It is a huge change in rules when it provides him and his team such a big advantage over other teams

EVERY team and EVERY player in the league can utilize this league wide rule.

No, they can't.
And you know that.
Name ONE other team who can remove a starting pitcher - but allow him to remain in the game as its leadoff hitter and #1 HR threat.
The rule was passed specifically to allow Ohtani to be taken out of a game - and yet remain in a game.
No other player in MLB history has been gifted with anything remotely similar.

If the Cardinals had a player like this, you would love it. So, get over your silly argument.

No, I would not.
It is simply a matter of principles.

[Absolut]

It wasn't a huge change in the rules. Players change positions during games all the time. So why shouldn't a pitcher be allowed to become a DH during a game? Herzog every now and then used to put pitchers in LF for a batter or two.

It is a huge change in rules when it provides him and his team such a big advantage over other teams

EVERY team and EVERY player in the league can utilize this league wide rule.

No, they can't.
And you know that.
Name ONE other team who can remove a starting pitcher - but allow him to remain in the game as its leadoff hitter and #1 HR threat.
The rule was passed specifically to allow Ohtani to be taken out of a game - and yet remain in a game.
No other player in MLB history has been gifted with anything remotely similar.

If the Cardinals had a player like this, you would love it. So, get over your silly argument.

No, I would not.
It is simply a matter of principles.

I’m confused. Dh came to nl in 2022. Ohtani was still in Al.

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It wasn't a huge change in the rules. Players change positions during games all the time. So why shouldn't a pitcher be allowed to become a DH during a game? Herzog every now and then used to put pitchers in LF for a batter or two.

It is a huge change in rules when it provides him and his team such a big advantage over other teams

EVERY team and EVERY player in the league can utilize this league wide rule.

No, they can't.
And you know that.
Name ONE other team who can remove a starting pitcher - but allow him to remain in the game as its leadoff hitter and #1 HR threat.
The rule was passed specifically to allow Ohtani to be taken out of a game - and yet remain in a game.
No other player in MLB history has been gifted with anything remotely similar.

If the Cardinals had a player like this, you would love it. So, get over your silly argument.

No, I would not.
It is simply a matter of principles.

Unless it was Gorman. You just hate a genuine unicorn.

[JohnnyMO]

Mel, seriously trying to understand. Would you feel better about it if Ohtani stayed in at a postion instead and pushed that position player to the bench?

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Mel, seriously trying to understand. Would you feel better about it if Ohtani stayed in at a postion instead and pushed that position player to the bench?

Of course not. That wouldn't be fair, either! He would take his ball and bat and go home.