Sad, really that baseball chose to throw tradition out the window. Opening Day was in Cincinnati so they could have a citywide holiday and hold a parade to celebrate. Now, that’s been kicked to the curb. Thank you MLB and thank you ESPN for that.
The designated hitter rule was first proposed literally decades before it was implemented (but of course anybody can propose anything…) I personally like it, and I also like that the National League doesn’t use it. (I personally hate inter-league play, but that’s a whole other rant!)
Today, at least, Opening Day IS a holiday! In the old days there were protests about Sunday baseball. If they could only see Opening Day on Easter Sunday……
Mumblix Premium Member over 11 years ago
That can’t be Minute Maid stadium; there are more than five people in the stands.
sarah413 Premium Member over 11 years ago
Sad, really that baseball chose to throw tradition out the window. Opening Day was in Cincinnati so they could have a citywide holiday and hold a parade to celebrate. Now, that’s been kicked to the curb. Thank you MLB and thank you ESPN for that.
loner34 over 11 years ago
I hate when a close game with men in scoring position… and the pitcher comes to bat … strike out that is.
Godfreydaniel over 11 years ago
The designated hitter rule was first proposed literally decades before it was implemented (but of course anybody can propose anything…) I personally like it, and I also like that the National League doesn’t use it. (I personally hate inter-league play, but that’s a whole other rant!)
timbob2313 Premium Member over 11 years ago
Like the lady says in the last panel, I think that I also finally understand the DH rule . Go Tigers?
Boise Ed Premium Member over 11 years ago
Thank you, Tank, for a loud ROTFLMAO.
Godfreydaniel over 11 years ago
Today, at least, Opening Day IS a holiday! In the old days there were protests about Sunday baseball. If they could only see Opening Day on Easter Sunday……
TAZFAN over 11 years ago
All you people who don’t like pitchers batting——check out what Clayton Kershaw did today!