Working in the NL.

[NYJin2011tm]

This is interesting. I use the Mets and I know how to double switch but have never used it once! lol

[forme95]

Quote: Originally Posted by MaricopaMetFan

I believe most NL teams will carry 11 pitchers, and occasionally up that to 12 by sacrificing a bench player. 5 Starters, 1 Closer, 1 Long, 2 Medium, 2 Set up. I'm running a new NL franchise right now with 12 pitchers, adding in another long man who can spot start. One of the times you'll find yourself using the double switch is when you may want to get an extra inning or two out of a relief pitcher, and you use the double to replace the last guy who made an out, or maybe the guy who was before him. Gives you almost the entire line up to go through before it's the pitcher's spot again.

I am currently running 6 Starters, 6 Relievers and 1 closer in mine. I have my 5 man rotation, SP as a LR, a actual LR, 3 MR, 2 SU and a Closer. Im running a six man rotation during long stretches and actually a 4 man during short stretches.

[Scribe1980]

NL ball forces you to be cognizent of your lineup card in a way AL ball doesn't.

In a close game late, just make sure you are aware of where your pitcher's spot is the lineup. Will sometimes also force you to warm up and/or bring in bullpen guys.