Maddon prefers having pitchers hit

Joe Maddon has spent the bulk of his managerial career in the American League with the Designated Hitter, but after just a brief stint in the National League, he already prefers that style of baseball.

“There's so much more to think about,” Maddon told Cubs.com. “And if you want to really get fans engaged, I would like to believe the strategy of a National League game exceeds that of the American League game.

“So I'd prefer us all go no DH instead of all DH, if it came down to that.”

However, none of this really matters unless baseball decides to visit the rule and truly consider a change and Maddon doesn't think that'll happen.

“I don't really think it will happen,” Maddon said. “I'd be surprised if it did. Interestingly enough, I think by it being separate, it's almost more interesting.”

(h/t Cubs.com)

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