After pitcher Chien-Ming Wang sprained his right foot running the bases on June 15, 2008, in the Yankees’ 13-0 win over the then-National League Houston Astros, Yankees co-chairman Hank Steinbrenner called for the NL to “join the 21st century” and have designated hitters.

Chris “Mad Dog” Russo wanted no part of that, which led to this discussion on the “Mike and the Mad Dog” show on June 18.

<p>After pitcher Chien-Ming Wang sprained his right foot running the bases on June 15, 2008, in the Yankees&rsquo; 13-0 win over the then-National League Houston Astros, Yankees co-chairman Hank Steinbrenner called for the NL to &ldquo;join the 21st century&rdquo; and have designated hitters.</p>
<p>Chris &ldquo;Mad Dog&rdquo; Russo wanted no part of that, which led to this discussion on the &ldquo;Mike and the Mad Dog&rdquo; show on June 18.</p>

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