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American League

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The Resume

Why American League might be annoying:

    It was originally a minor league.
    It got its start by raiding the National League's players.
    Their designated hitter rule has freaked out 'baseball purists' since 1973.
    Pitchers who are too scared to bat prefer this to the National League.
    It's called the 'junior circuit' since it's 25 years younger than the NL.
    It is home to the ridiculously named Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim.
    Two of its teams in its East division, the Yankees and the Red Sox, usually have the two highest payrolls in the major leagues.
    The Milwaukee Brewers moved to the National League for the 1998 season to accomodate the Tampa Bay Rays which caused an imbalance in the divisions for 15 seasons.

Why American League might not be annoying:

    Its peace agreement with the NL led to the forming of the October tradition known as the World Series.
    It won the first World Series (Boston Pilgrims, 1903).
    Its teams have won the majority of the World Series titles.
    Careers of hitters have been extended by becoming the DH on their teams, since they don't have to field.
    Roger Maris' AL-record of 61 home runs survived the steroid era of the late 1990's/early 2000's.
    It is home to baseball's (and American pro sports') most successful franchise, the New York Yankees.
    They gained the Houston Astros from the National League, which brought a balance to the number of teams in both leagues.

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Year In Review:

    For 2024, as of last weekly ranking, Out of 17 Votes: 5.88% Annoying
    In 2023, Out of 23 Votes: 4.35% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 6 Votes: 83.33% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 66 Votes: 48.48% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 22 Votes: 4.55% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 3 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 32 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 10 Votes: 30.0% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 4 Votes: 75.00% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 18 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 26 Votes: 53.85% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 11 Votes: 63.64% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 18 Votes: 72.22% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 23 Votes: 65.22% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 53 Votes: 66.04% Annoying
    In 2009, Out of 28 Votes: 64.29% Annoying
    In 2008, Out of 66 Votes: 65.15% Annoying
    In 2007, Out of 165 Votes: 78.18% Annoying
    In 2006, Out of 230 Votes: 55.22% Annoying
    In 2005, Out of 344 Votes: 68.60% Annoying