NL vs. AL

Maybe the NL could have some of these guys suit up next year and break the decade-long losing streak. Go ahead American Leaguers, stand on the plate with Gibson on the mound. Go ahead. I dare ya. I don't care how much protective gear you have on. You'll be dusting yourself off until you back up off the plate.

I can't imagine what it would have been like to see an All-Star game with this lineup.

The 1965 NL All-Star team

Starting lineup:

Willie Mays
Hank Aaron
Willie Stargell (who started in the outfield)
Dick Allen
Joe Torre
Ernie Banks
Pete Rose
Maury Wills
Juan Marichal

On the bench:

Roberto Clemente
Ron Santo
Frank Robinson
Billy Williams

In the bullpen:

Sandy Koufax
Don Drysdale
Bob Gibson

While I admire some of the talent and teams in the American League, until MLB or the American League and the god-awful MLB players' union gets rid of the DH, I cannot and will not root for them. It is not real baseball. You might cut down on some of the beanballs in the AL if the pitchers had to come to bat. Why should a teammate pay the price for you hitting someone? Get in the batter's box AL pitchers. The DH is absolutely ridiculous and no longer necessary. Other than the players union hoping to extend the careers of old players.

F the players union. If you can't play the field, you CAN'T PLAY BASEBALL.

Until then I'll support, the National League, where real baseball is played.

NL vs. AL