Andy Pettitte will retire at the end of the season

[Runscott]

Same here. The pitcher is one of the nine positions on the team - they all are required to hit. If you have pitchers who hit well, you have an advantage - it's part of the strategy of the game. I have despised the DH since its inception.

[BigJJ]

Agree regarding the DH

[Jay Wolt]

I like the Yankees & Pettitte but that won't help him for the Hall Of Fame.
He won't get in.
If he does, his 3.86 ERA would be the highest ERA in the Hall Of Fame.
I think Morris, Kaat & maybe even T.John deserves it more then him, and these 3 are borderline.

[Orioles1954]

I value pitchers who starred in the American League at a higher level than those of the National League where one nearly automatic out is slotted into the lineup. I think both leagues will eventually go to the DH with support from both the league and player's union.

[baseball tourist]

Originally Posted by Runscott

Same here. The pitcher is one of the nine positions on the team - they all are required to hit. If you have pitchers who hit well, you have an advantage - it's part of the strategy of the game. I have despised the DH since its inception.

I disagree about the DH and do admit that I come from an AL hometown. Watching the game is entertainment, akin to watching a movie or attending a concert for me. I want to see the best talent at the plate, see some hits; not bunt after bunt and strikeout after strikeout. There are very few good hitting pitchers and the "easy out" they add by batting in the NL is to me, disappointing