The changes mean Buyside interest and resources are reduced

It allows for a more balanced lineup of hitters: Let's face it, when they bat, most National League pitchers either strike out, sacrifice, or lift a harmless pop fly to the infield. Although there are some exceptions such as Mike Hampton and Dontrelle Willis, pitchers are almost always an automatic out. A DH is someone who is usually a disciplined hitter who can take pitchers and drive up the pitch count. Games are quicker: National League ames always seem to move at a brisk pace because most pitchers are automatic outs. In American League games, the DH forces the pitcher to take his time in deciding what pitch to throw. All this activity is time consuming, and causes games to become marathons. Those of us on the Eat Coast, cannot usually stay up for the conclusion of playoff games, because it's late and we have to go to work or school in the morning With the automatic out, games move that much faster.2.

National League games are more strategic: If a National League pitcher is throwing a great game but his team is down a run in the late innings, his manager is forced into making a decision to keep the pitcher in the game or remove him in favor of a pinch hitter. The American League manager does not have to worry about thisdilemma. A National League manager's job is usually job is tougher because he is more likely to be second guessed for the decision he made. Having to make this decision is hard, and it makes the game that much more exciting for fans because a win or a loss may hinge on that one decision.3. National League prospect are not deprived roster spots: I'm not fond of people like Edgar Martinez and Frank Thomas because towards the end of their carreers all they could do was hit.

I find it unfair that these one-dimensional players continue to occupy roster spots over 5-tool prospects who can add a lot more to the makeup of a team. As long as an American League GM feels that the veteran can still provide pop, blue chip prospects are going to have to toil in the minors because they lack the experience the veteran provides.The VerdictNational league games seem quicker, I believe in the adage that pitching and defense wins championships, and I don't like seeing guys with beer bellies who can't run or field take roster spots away from ready prospects In short, my verdict is clear.Can the DH! . DUBLIN, Ireland(Business Wire)Research and Markets( http://) hasannounced the addition of the "Biotech 2009-Life Sciences: Navigating the SeaChange" report to their offering. Sea change: Noun: a striking change, as in appearance, often for the better Biotech 2009-Life Sciences: Navigating the Sea Change is the 23rd edition ofthis yearly publication.

It provides a compass to guide you through the currentfinancial market turmoil. The 400-plus page book contains analysis andperspectives on the performance of the industry in 2008 and projections for 2009and beyond. The biotech industry has had nearly 40 years of easy access to inexpensivecapital. The capital markets have permanently restructured, making access tocapital more difficult and expensive to access. The changes mean: Buy-side interest and resources are reduced. Venture capitalist and private investors no longer can rely on IPOs for exits. Big Pharma is not as eager to make deals.