Rumor has it that Major League Baseball commissioner Bud Selig is putting together a crack staff of experts this off-season to discuss how they can make baseball better. One of the topics of discussion, once again, is what to do about the designated hitter rule. Here’s my take on the DH.

I’m a man who likes options. Variety is the spice of life, I say. (Just ask Tiger) Sometimes I like steak for dinner, other times I prefer fish. Often I’m in the mood for a comedy, other times it’s a drama or action film.

The same can be said for my sports interests. Sometimes I like a fast-paced, up-tempo game. At other times, I can really sink my teeth into a good, defensive struggle.

That is why keeping the designated hitter in the American League is the right thing to do.

This article appears in Dec 16-22, 2009.