Hi Ed! 
 
 > EG: it became one of the better scoring and hitting parks (Left field 
 > EG: went from 324 in 1912 to 312 in 1934. Centerfield went from 488 
 > EG: to 388 in 1934. The dimensions of the field were a lot more hitter 
 > EG: friendly). 
 
Indeed.  Does this mean there was no centerfield seating prior to 1934? 
 
 > EG: I'd have to say that McGwire is the best that I've seen and that's 
 > EG: not just from being an A's fan. 
 
Agreed; McGwire is awesome in that *big* sense of the word!  I haven't  seen 
anything in the papers yet on slugging averages for this year.   You? 
 
Best Wishes,  DHH 
  
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