re: Max Scherzer breaks nose attempting a bunt during batting practice

I never did understand the whole “strategy” argument from the NL and I think it’s bullshite. It takes more strategy for the opposing manager to maneuver around the 9th spot in the AL then it does in the NL where you know you have an automatic out coming up at that spot. It’s less taxing on the bullpen over the long haul of a season and it simplifies the game in the middle innings, which contrary to popular belief, the middle innings are worth just as much as the 8th and 9th. Its also much more challenging to manage against an AL lineup that is deeper due to the DH. DH is typically a solid hitter and stretches the lineup out all the way down because he’s batting middle of the order somewhere.