Steroids and Home Runs in The New York Times  To many baseball
fans the game has been ruined — hallowed records toppled,
managers playing less small ball as they wait for that three-run
homer. But the blame shouldn’t be placed on pills, needles and
balms. The true culprit is…  For the answer, see my op-ed in
today’s New York Times. It’s based on Chapter 8 (“The Evolution
of Baseball Talent”) of The Baseball Economist.  Addendum: The
response I have received to this article is overwhelming. If you
have sent me an e-mail regarding it, it is very likely that you
will not get a response; I just don’t have enough time. I have
done my best to answer many of these questions and concerns in
the comments below, because most of the e-mails I am receiving
argue similar points. Also, several critics have pointed out
that I have left out other potential causal factors out of the
op-ed. This is true, but unfortunately necessary, because there
is only so much I can say in 610 words. However, I devote a full
chapter to the t