July 2011 pickup thread

[BillyCoxDodgers3B]

I'd have to agree with Larry Ritter: nobody will come close to Cobb's career BA.

I guess it would be OK to derail the pickup thread with only a few more days left in the month.

[GKreindler]

There's always talk of DiMaggio's hitting streak being completely bulletproof, especially after reading about the statistics that Stephen Jay Gould came up with regarding the thing. Here's a piece he wrote about it in 1988:

http://www.nybooks.com/articles/arch...ak-of-streaks/

For whatever reason, it always seems to me like it could be beaten, especially when modern players start getting into the mid-to-high 30s (Rollins, Castillo, Utley, etc.). But of course at that point, the media scrutiny would probably be overwhelming, and I can't imagine the pressure not getting to them. If it got to DiMaggio in '41, back when the press wasn't ANYTHING like it is today, then I can't even imagine the modern day equivalent. So, I suppose when I consider all of that, it's pretty darn safe.

For my money, I think the one record that will never be touched is Cy Young's career win total. And heck, even his loss total. 511-316?? I mean, that stat becomes more and more incredible as pitcher's inning counts become more and more 'important' to development of talent. Well, not saying that they aren't important, but I think you know what I mean.

Anywho...

Here's another photo I picked up:



A lovely shot of Jim Palmer during his no-hitter from August 13, 1969 - only FOUR days after coming off of the disabled list. It reminded me of that Koufax shot I did a while back, so I though it would make a cool painting, too!

Weeee!

Graig

[mushroomknob]

July was a good month for bats.I feel very fortunate to have picked these up this month.Two early ring bats,Ty Cobb georgia peach decal bat,not perfect but still Cobb.Early JF Hillerich, 1930s Babe Ruth special.

[MGHPro]

Dave- Incredible bats! The rings look awesome!
Congrats
Matt

[murphusa]

Originally Posted by MGHPro

Dave- Incredible bats! The rings look awesome!
Congrats
Matt

but your grass looks like shit

[slidekellyslide]

Originally Posted by murphusa

but your grass looks like shit

What an excellent way to welcome a new member!

[murphusa]

The doom and gloom of this place might scare someone away, not a little humor