Word: harumscarum
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...illusion of an infield. Certainly Oakland's starting pitchers were impressive, setting a modern record by completing 94 games in 1980. But, it was argued, the strong arms would weaken with overwork. In any event, the league was wise to the wiles of Billyball, as Martin's harumscarum tactics became known. Surely no catcher would fall for the double steal in 1981 after being burned so often last year, and of course pitchers were now alert for the attempted steal of home, the hit-and-run, the ubiquitous bunt and other hallmarks...
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