Is apparently being considered by MLB along with a universal DH for next season (all collectively bargained of course...)
"Now, with the current Collective Bargaining Agreement expiring on Dec. 1, there is rampant speculation that the universal DH rule will be negotiated again for 2022 and beyond. Or perhaps a compromise would be reached with the so-called “double-hook rule,” which would force a team to forfeit its DH once the starting pitcher leaves the game, thus emphasizing the importance of length from starters. MLB experimented with the double-hook in the independent Atlantic League this year.
I've seen this talked about at other sites. Initial impression is I like the idea. Maybe that will slow down managers yanking guys after four innings.
"Now, with the current Collective Bargaining Agreement expiring on Dec. 1, there is rampant speculation that the universal DH rule will be negotiated again for 2022 and beyond. Or perhaps a compromise would be reached with the so-called “double-hook rule,” which would force a team to forfeit its DH once the starting pitcher leaves the game, thus emphasizing the importance of length from starters. MLB experimented with the double-hook in the independent Atlantic League this year.
I've seen this talked about at other sites. Initial impression is I like the idea. Maybe that will slow down managers yanking guys after four innings.
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