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[QUOTE="Husky25, post: 2883560, member: 2839"]
I like the different rules if only for this same argument at World Series time. Every. Single. Year.

By and Large, the 9th batter in a National League lineup playing in American League park is still virtually an automatic out. National League teams don't typically build their team with a Designated Hitter in mind. They insert a Punch & Judy utility guy and call it a day.

The real strategy is actually on the AL team playing in the National League park. For instance, from 2004-2013 (and until he retired). The Red Sox had a decision of when they would sacrifice David Ortiz's bat, but also how to keep a players like Youk, Nappoli, or Millar on the field for their defense. This year, the Sox have an issue in the outfield. Back at the beginning of August, the choice was simple if they got this far. Jackie Bradley Jr. sits, Betts moves to center, and Martinez plays right. JBJ's .282 average since the All-Star Break and his ALCS MVP has presented Alex Cora with something of a dilemma.
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