Coach Chass,

I agree that we should maximize every player's opportunity to play so I'm probably guilty of not practicing what I preach in this case. If there is no re-entry, and I have 15 on the roster, then I'm subbing four at the half so everybody gets at least half a game. Of course that leaves you very vulnerable and if someone goes down with a second-half injury you are going to have to play short.

I'm not totally adamant about this position and I'll certainly agree that the current rules allow a coach much more flexibility.

Call me old-school. I'm not a fan of the designated hitter and I don't like inter-league play (although I am in favor of the wild card).


Kids play sports because they find it fun. Eliminate the fun and soon you eliminate the kid.