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[dauls]

Originally Posted by shadows

Didn't the majority of the "gate" go to the Blue Jays since it was supposed to be their home game? Other than that, I'm stumped.

To put you out of your misery.

It's about the Designated Hitter (DH).

Remember, the Blue Jays (of the AL) were the home team @Citizens Bank Park - AL rules applied to the series.

Answer:
Game 1 of the series @Citizens Bank Park on 25th June 2010 was the first game to use Designated Hitters in a National League ballpark since Game 2 of the 1984 World Series @Jack Murphy Stadium when the Padres hosted the Tigers.

Even though the DH rule was introduced to the AL in 1973, DHs were not used in the 1973, 1974 and 1975 World Series.

But starting in 1976, the World Series allowed the use of a DH in both AL and NL ballparks, but only in even-numbered years. This ended in 1985.

Finally, in 1986, baseball adopted the current rule in which the DH is used for World Series games played in AL ballparks but not in NL ballparks.

Note:
Next season, as a make-up, the plan is for the Phillies to host the Blue Jays @Rogers Centre, Toronto (1st-3rd July) - playing under NL rules, ie. no DHs allowed - and this will be the first time since Game 7 of the 1985 World Series @Royals Stadium, where Designated Hitters won't be used in an AL stadium.

[shadows]

Originally Posted by dauls

To put you out of your misery.

It's about the Designated Hitter (DH).

Remember, the Blue Jays (of the AL) were the home team @Citizens Bank Park - AL rules applied to the series.

Answer:
Game 1 of the series @Citizens Bank Park on 25th June 2010 was the first game to use Designated Hitters in a National League ballpark since Game 2 of the 1984 World Series @Jack Murphy Stadium when the Padres hosted the Tigers.

Even though the DH rule was introduced to the AL in 1973, DHs were not used in the 1973, 1974 and 1975 World Series.

But starting in 1976, the World Series allowed the use of a DH in both AL and NL ballparks, but only in even-numbered years. This ended in 1985.

Finally, in 1986, baseball adopted the current rule in which the DH is used for World Series games played in AL ballparks but not in NL ballparks.

Note:
Next season, as a make-up, the plan is for the Phillies to host the Blue Jays @Rogers Centre, Toronto (1st-3rd July) - playing under NL rules, ie. no DHs allowed - and this will be the first time since Game 7 of the 1985 World Series @Royals Stadium, where Designated Hitters won't be used in an AL stadium.

I never would have guessed that without resorting to cheating.

And why should they have to "make it up"? It wasn't the Jays fault that the stupid G20 was going on! I disagree with that decision.

[dauls]

Originally Posted by shadows

And why should they have to "make it up"? It wasn't the Jays fault that the stupid G20 was going on! I disagree with that decision.

It's a 'make up' to Toronto, to compensate the Blue Jays and their fans for losing out on three home fixtures this season - only 78 games were played @Rogers Centre in 2010.

In 2011 it sounds like the plan is to move a three game series from Citizens Bank Park to Rogers Centre - but to even things up the Phillies will be hosts and the games will be played under National League rules.

Therefore the Blue Jays should play 84 regular season games @Rogers Centre next year.

[shadows]

Originally Posted by dauls

It's a 'make up' to Toronto, to compensate the Blue Jays and their fans for losing out on three home fixtures this season - only 78 games were played @Rogers Centre in 2010.

In 2011 it sounds like the plan is to move a three game series from Citizens Bank Park to Rogers Centre - but to even things up the Phillies will be hosts and the games will be played under National League rules.

Therefore the Blue Jays should play 84 regular season games @Rogers Centre next year.

That may be true, but I dislike watching pitchers hit. I remember what happened to the Yankee's pitcher a few seasons ago during Interleague play. Wang got hurt running the basepaths and he was never the same pitcher after that. Yankee or not, I don't want to see anyone get hurt...except maybe A-Roid. Maybe he can get a hemorroid or something.


With the Leafs sucking big time, I cannot wait for baseball to start up again. At least the Jays show up on the scoreboard!