Well Itough, I never saw it in the 7, 80, or 90, I can’t vouch for before since wasn’t watching. I have watched a lot of old games on replay though and never saw it so I would be interested in information otherwise. I’m not talking about moving a guy three feet left or right, or an outfielder in, I’m talking about totally vacating a position. As far as offenses countering it,other than bunting when the third baseman isn’t there, I don’t think they can effectively do it. Against what would be considered below average speed nowadays, they might be able to but against 95 or better, I’m not seeing it. Guys of yesteryear couldn’t routinely do it either but like I said, those guys didn’t have to face the shift either.