OFF: Looks like a good reason to celebrate

[Chip Hart]

        I can't believe we're discussing baseball.

Ted Jackson jr. spoke:
> Same here.  The DH has skewed the statistics, and has put a few
> guys in the HoF that probably don't belong.

        Oh, please.  The DH has been responsible for, perhaps 2-3
        "extra" Hall of Famers - AT MOST - while the Veteran's Committee
        has added a FEW DOZEN players who wouldn't even make a team
        today (adjusted for era).  Get your priorities straight.

> Imagine how many
> homeruns the Babe would've hit if he didn't play the field?

        Just as many, probably.  There isn't any indication that shows
        that guys who don't play the field hit better.  In fact, if
        anything, there's a negative correlation.

        I'd pay good money to hear a BOC rendition of Star Spangled
        Banner.


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