I was brought up on AAA baseball here in Toronto in the 60s, but after seeing the DH since '77, I do prefer the NL style of ball. AL managers are more or less on automatic pilot, but their counterparts in the Senior Circuit have to think many moves ahead, and it becomes more like a game of chess.   As a fan of the game, I enjoy that particular strategic aspect of baseball. Another thing I miss is the speed factor. There is less emphasis on stolen bases in this era and I enjoyed watching folks like Lou Brock, Maury Wills, Willie Davis and Luis Aparico change the complexion of a game with their ability to steals bases. Rickey Henderson may be the greatest base stealer of all time, but there just weren't that many players who played that style of game during his prime.

       I also miss the colourful nicknames attached to some players. Players such as 'Suitcase' Simpson, 'The Splendid Splinter' 'Dr. Strangeglove', as examples, come to mind. Finally, the DH certainly gives NL teams an unfair advantage come World Series time. Hopefully, baseball will come to its senses and abolish both the DH, and Bud Selig. With a new season just around the corner, I have to say that there's never been a time when I walked up a ramp to the playing field, and my heart doesn't go pitter-pat. Seeing that beautiful emerald green diamond in front of my eyes, just never gets old.