[Archive]

Posted By: jay behrens

I think part of the reason there hasn't been a big deal made about is that if I recall correctly, MLB made a decision to count any and all records, no matter when they were set and according to the rules of play at that time. Hence, Lajoie going a few points doesn't matter because it still isn't the highest BA of all-time.

The modern media likes to play the "modern day" record game. Hell, teams even simplify things down to their current location, ingnoring the franchises previous history. Being from MN, the Twins make a perfect example. Among team records, you find no mention of Walter Johnson, Sam Rice or Goose Goslin. I find this more disturbing than anything else.

Jay

I love pinatas. You get to beat the crap of something and get rewarded with candy.