Should the MLB return to the balloon??

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Originally Posted by Bassman

Of course I was approaching this with a rather tongue-in-cheek sense of humor.

Now! As to why I have the interest in this subject? Watching vintage footage of the American League vets like Nestor Chylack, Art Frantz, etc. using the raft, it got me thinking "why would anyone in their right mind want areas of their bodies exposed to serious injury"? These areas include: Forearms, collarbone, lower sternum, and upper thighs.

If you're getting hit in the collarbone and sternum, perhaps you should upgrade to a better chest protector .