MLB rule changes for 2019: Three-batter requirement for all pitchers, universal DH?

MLB rule changes for 2019: Three-batter requirement for all pitchers, universal DH? Feb 6, 2019 22:45:00 GMT OrsonSwelles, _, and 1 more like this

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Post by weststigersbob on Feb 6, 2019 22:45:00 GMT

Feb 6, 2019 19:48:24 GMT _ said:

Feb 6, 2019 19:47:06 GMT NJtoTX said:

Pitchers will be getting "hurt" often.

So basically, it took us about 5 seconds to expose the stupidity of this rule.

Easily fixed - simply restrict the amount of pitchers allowed in the bullpen per game. If you burn all 5 (per se) then you’d better hope your 3B has a decent slider.
Make big league managers earn their fucking money. Likewise pitchers. It is my second biggest gripe regarding baseball - ‘specialist pitchers’. 8th inning specialists. Lefty one batter specialists. Gimme a break. Any pitcher worth his pay check in the major league should be confident enough to get an out against any hitter, anywhere, anytime.

As for the DH - dumbest rule in sports. Not only do have a genuine player who doesn’t bat, you replace him with one who doesn’t field. It also eliminates one of the best substitution situations in sports - the double switch.....