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Meriadoc  ·  3514 days ago  ·  link  ·    ·  parent  ·  post: How Many Years Until the Home Run Record Falls? - NYTimes.com

That seems like a fair number, but it's so early in the post-steroid era and a peak of a pitcher's era, it's really hard to tell. Steroids made things really crazy, and 73 is nuts. Hell, in the AL, Maris's record still stands. I like to believe in a generational hitter who can do it, but I can't imagine what that would take with today's game. It does seem more likely than breaking Nap's BA record though, that's for sure.

All those pitching records at the bottom might as well be counted as solid. It's just not possible to have that many wins, innings pitched, or especially complete games anymore. Such a different game.

I'm considering going to opening at OPACY on Friday. A guy is selling a pair of tickets, but I don't know if it's worth throwing down 200 for. I do have a new Aberdeen Ironbirds hat I'd love to wear to it though.





lil  ·  3514 days ago  ·  link  ·  

That's a lot of money, but you're paying for the party more than the game. Opening game is always sold out here. We have to buy the tickets in September. it's hard to do that because we're usually feeling disillusioned in our team by September. Have you been to an opening day game before?

Meriadoc  ·  3513 days ago  ·  link  ·  

I haven't for my O's. Haven't had the money since I moved here, and I definitely haven't the season after our winning the ALE.

It's alright though. I'll still be going to plenty of other games this year.