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#127
#127
zjcvols said:
My grandfather gave me a book with every single MLB player to ever play a game through 1983. The ultimate baseball almanac or something to that exent and it's one of my favorite possessions.
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Those are great reads.

Ball Four by Jim Bouton is another must read for any baseball fan.
 
#128
#128
I'm lookin at Barry Bonds' 2004 stats. It's just unbelievable.

He walked 232 times!!! 120 IBB!!! He had a .609 OBP. He slugged .812...at 39!!! His OPS was 1.422...just incredible.
 
#129
#129
NYYVol said:
Those are great reads.

Ball Four by Jim Bouton is another must read for any baseball fan.
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I shall read it. I need to go to the library and get me a couple baseball books.
 
#130
#130
zjcvols said:
My grandfather gave me a book with every single MLB player to ever play a game through 1983. The ultimate baseball almanac or something to that exent and it's one of my favorite possessions.
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Pictures. Make the story.

I have the Encyclopedia, love it. I love this game.
 
#131
#131
zjcvols said:
Was an incredible defender from all accounts too.
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Caught everyday, hit above .300 and was on the cover of Time Magazine.

Also is the reason for Mickey Mantle being named Mickey. Mutt Mantle worshiped him.
 
#132
#132
JTrainDavis said:
Cochrane?
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Great player, but Bench was the best ever IMO. Cochrane was the better all around defender from what I understand. Bench had that cannon and hit 4 hole in one of the best lineups ever.
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#135
#135
JTrainDavis said:
Pictures. Make the story.

I have the Encyclopedia, love it. I love this game.
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My favorite game. I watch as many baseball games as I can. My favorite hobby is the Atlanta Braves. It's sad lol
 
#136
#136
BigPapaVol said:
Great player, but Bench was the best ever IMO. Cochrane was the better all around defender from what I understand. Bench had that cannon and hit 4 hole in one of the best lineups ever.
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Fair enough. Do you want the Veal or the Lamb? Basically
 
#142
#142
BigPapaVol said:
They all end the same when you're debating the best from different eras. Apat always this debate, except about Ruth.
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I don't know if Ruth is the greatest player ever. He is easily the most dominant player ever (if that makes sense).
 
#145
#145
JTrainDavis said:
I probably have every Topps card from 87 (wood grain) to 91 (italics).

No sets, just lots of 50 cent packs.
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87 were a very poorly done tribute to the 62 set. Neither looks great, but the 62s are muc better looking. I have all the Topps complete sets from 70 - 92. Have many interesting singles from prior and all around.
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#148
#148
NYYVol said:
Perfect I'm Not by David Wells
The Captain (Derek Jeter)
Of Mikes and Men by pete Van Wieren
The Yankee Years (Joe Torre)


All have been recent reads.
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I've been meaning to read Mikes and Men
 
#149
#149
zjcvols said:
I don't know if Ruth is the greatest player ever. He is easily the most dominant player ever (if that makes sense).
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Doesn't. He was the best. Had he not gotten fat and lazy, it would be so absurdly skewed his way that it wouldn't be worth the conversations.
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