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Meriadoc  ·  3305 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.