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Walking Hall of Famers (split from Hall of Fame Voting)
Vic Sage Jan 09 2008 11:34 AM |
There are about 200 players in the HOF, out of over 16,000 players in ML history (according to today's Bill Madden column).
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AG/DC Jan 09 2008 11:42 AM |
Good topic. Do you mind if I split it off?
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John Cougar Lunchbucket Jan 09 2008 11:42 AM |
Carlos Beltran borderline yes
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AG/DC Jan 09 2008 11:44 AM |
Fully one third of the active guys who will eventually be in the Hall may be players who haven't come close to securing their tickets. Somebody like Hanley Ramirez or some shit.
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soupcan Jan 09 2008 11:46 AM Edited 1 time(s), most recently on Jan 09 2008 11:53 AM |
Bold - yes
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John Cougar Lunchbucket Jan 09 2008 11:50 AM |
You forgot to boldface Pedro.
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soupcan Jan 09 2008 11:52 AM |
I think I forgot to italicize him.
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Valadius Jan 09 2008 12:34 PM |
You didn't boldface Ken Griffey, Jr.? Seriously???
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soupcan Jan 09 2008 12:39 PM |
Yes, seriously.
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Vic Sage Jan 09 2008 01:08 PM |
seriously? SERIOUSLY?
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seawolf17 Jan 09 2008 01:13 PM |
There is no planet on which Ken Griffey Jr is NOT a Hall of Famer. I know he's been hurt, but come on. It's not even a question.
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AG/DC Jan 09 2008 01:20 PM |
His 30s were so disappinting, it's easy to forget how awesome his 20s were. They were wonderful. At the time of the 1994 strike, nobody could get him out.
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Vic Sage Jan 09 2008 02:46 PM |
The 14 HOFers:
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seawolf17 Jan 09 2008 05:15 PM |
I agree 100% with Vic.
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AG/DC Jan 09 2008 05:29 PM |
I like his selections also, but I note a slight paucity of pitchers in his select, and only Rivera can be said to be close to the middle of his career.
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Gwreck Jan 09 2008 06:22 PM |
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Indeed. The names that immediately jump to mind are Albert Pujols and Miguel Cabrera.
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metsmarathon Jan 09 2008 06:48 PM |
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there are fewer than half as many pitchers in the hof as hitters.
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Rockin' Doc Jan 09 2008 06:55 PM |
I'm too lazy to look up stats right now so this is my vote off the top of my head.
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soupcan Jan 10 2008 08:34 AM |
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What I meant by 'probably' was that I don't necessarily think he's a first ballot guy. He may be, but because of his injuries and his plain inability to play as a result I don't think he's looked at in the same light as he was when he was in his 20's and tearing everything up. I suppose I look at him as a victim of his own early success.
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Vic Sage Jan 10 2008 10:03 AM |
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I didn't realize The Big Eunich played last season. If so, then i would agree that its Ichi that gets knocked down to "borderline".
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Vic Sage Jan 10 2008 10:07 AM |
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"Rockin' Doc":
I suggest you DO look up the stats for the Big Hurt. Then explain to me why you think he's a clear "no".
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Vic Sage Jan 10 2008 10:12 AM |
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and 3 of the 5 (6, if you include RJ), were on the Braves staff.
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