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Jeff, as you know, there was more to the 70's than small ball, bell bottoms and disco. The BIG Red Machine, the O's under Weaver, the Dodgers (didn't they have 4 hit 30 or more at least two of the seasons in late 70's?), Yanks when George S took over... I still can't believe the excitement that led to Figgins and such. At least if you have some little guys, you hope they understand they are to make contact more often in order to utilize their legs? I would never understate the need for defense. But if you are hitting .200, you should be required to have the magical ability to somehow play two positions at once.
Well said!