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The concept of a "Golden Bat" raises the question: what exactly are these baseball purists holding on to? Cowherd suggests that the uproar from some fans and analysts seems to stem from a deep-rooted attachment to the traditional values of the game. However, he argues that this attachment might be misplaced, especially when considering the dynamic nature of sports and entertainment. He compares the current baseball purists' mindset to those insisting that modern changes in societal norms—like gay marriage—undermine traditional values.