28th October 2007, 3:39 PM
Well, with the World Series advantage being decided in the All-Star game now... he points out that the last time the NL had home-field advantage in the World Series was 2001, when Arizona won by winning all four games at home.
I think he was saying that he thinks more and more teams in the AL will head in that direction.
Agreed on this point, the variety is one of the best things about baseball... every park has a different outfield shape and size, there are different rules, etc...
Quote:Of course no teams have someone on the level of Ortiz, but few teams in the AL even have someone of his caliber playing DH.
I think he was saying that he thinks more and more teams in the AL will head in that direction.
Quote:I love the fact that the NL and AL play slightly different games and I hope it stays this way for a while.
Agreed on this point, the variety is one of the best things about baseball... every park has a different outfield shape and size, there are different rules, etc...