To quote Bull Durham, "I believe there ought to be a constitutional amendment outlawing Astroturf and the designated hitter." Pitchers are good at throwing the ball. Hitting, not so much. Since the '70s, the American League allows an extra player to hit in place of the pitcher. In the National League, pitchers hit. It takes more strategy, and it is the way God intended baseball to be played.
Zoe: She shot you. Mal: Well, yeah, she did a bit... still --
'Serenity'
Natter 60: Gone In 60 Seconds
Off-topic discussion. Wanna talk about corsets, duct tape, or physics? This is the place. Detailed discussion of any current-season TV must be whitefonted.
Ginger - Aug 11, 2008 3:55:51 pm PDT #2637 of 10003
"It didn't taste good. It tasted soooo horrible. It tasted like....a vodka martini." - Matilda
amych - Aug 11, 2008 3:56:51 pm PDT #2638 of 10003
Now let us crush something soft and watch it fountain blood. That is a girlish thing to want to do, yes?
it is the way God intended baseball to be played.
exACKly
Tom Scola - Aug 11, 2008 3:58:40 pm PDT #2639 of 10003
Remember that the frontier of the Rebellion is everywhere. And even the smallest act of insurrection pushes our lines forward.
The sport they play in the American League isn't really baseball.
Amy - Aug 11, 2008 3:59:39 pm PDT #2640 of 10003
Because books.
In the National League, pitchers hit. It takes more strategy, and it is the way God intended baseball to be played.
Amen.
javachik - Aug 11, 2008 4:01:33 pm PDT #2641 of 10003
Our wings are not tired.
Oh, I am loving all of the DH commentary. Amen.
Trudy Booth - Aug 11, 2008 4:04:59 pm PDT #2642 of 10003
Greece's financial crisis threatens to take down all of Western civilization - a civilization they themselves founded. A rather tragic irony - which is something they also invented. - Jon Stewart
I want to hold David Finchum's little face in my hands. He's so sweet I almost can't feel pervy about him.
Almost.
Nilly - Aug 11, 2008 4:11:35 pm PDT #2643 of 10003
Swouncing
t Waving at Sue
I am SO getting the most insane screensavers and desktops loaded on our PC to make sure we use it to its capacity.
Hee.
sarameg - Aug 11, 2008 4:15:31 pm PDT #2644 of 10003
I have a reputation to uphold. When I started being a part of these meetings, I made sure to insert thematic-slides of the goofy variety (exploding bulb when one did, a bottle of pouring molasses when things were sluggish, a imax theater when we were looking for a new display...)
Cashmere - Aug 11, 2008 4:27:52 pm PDT #2645 of 10003
Now tagless for your comfort.
Case against the Designated Hitter. Robin Ventura charged the mound after Nolan Ryan hit him with a pitch in 1993.
Knowing you don't have to face the opposing team's pitcher yourself probably makes you care less about hitting a batter.
Still pretty dumb of Ventura to end up in a headlock, though. Perhaps he shouldn't have dropped his bat.
javachik - Aug 11, 2008 4:32:12 pm PDT #2646 of 10003
Our wings are not tired.
Hey Cashmere, guess what? J Jill hasn't succumbed to the stupid no-waist trend. Lotsa good stuff. I am a little worried that I am no longer lusting after J Crew and am now looking at J Jill. Does this mean I am officially ready to turn 40 next year?
Attention all youth: do not take it for granted!