Robert Alomar: To me, he's a sure-thing HoFer. One of the top five (if not top three) second basemen of all-time. Yeah, he'll probably get in next year, but why not now? Because he spit on an umpire ONCE? What, is not electing him punishment for THAT? I sure as hell hope not. It just doesn't make sense. (Just so everyone's aware, I know that no player has ever gotten 100%, not Ruth, or Williams, or Henderson, etc. I think that's moronic, but that's another subject.)
I think alot of writers consider first ballot almost sacred... and that this act went against that...
Tim Raines, Barry Larkin and Mark McGwire: I can see all of them not getting elected on the first ballot. They all need to have their careers analyzed, but it's been long enough for that for all of them. They should all have been elected, especially Raines and Larkin.
I am curious if your opinion changed with McGwires recent admission, and what your opinion is for the admited steroid users and the HOF...
Martinez and Baines: Pretty much career DHs. Do DHs deserve the same kind of consideration that guys who play the field do? That's a tough one, but I have to ultimately say, yes. It's just the way the game is now. But if all that can be judged is their hitting, they need to be GREAT hitters. Martinez: I really want to say yes, but I'm still undecided. Baines: I think he falls just short.
I believe DH's need to be evaluated in the same way you evaluate a closer compared to a starting pitcher...
But here's the thing. Someone voted for David Segui?! Someone actually looked (I assume) at David Segui's career and said to his/herself, "David Segui belongs in the Hall of Fame." I'm sorry but, no. Anyone with an inkling of baseball knowledge, SHOULD immediately discard Segui out of hand. There's not even a reason to debate it. It's beyond comprehension that he should get a single vote. He was never even the best player on his own team. This makes me more frustrated than players not getting elected that should.
I heard something mentioned and thought I'd share, it was proposed that a friend or fan of David Segui casted the vote just so that one day he can say I got a vote for the hall of fame... it seemed to be said in jest but it is the only thing that at least makes an ounce of sense...
~ Dominic
the guy formally known as Kalin
I really am shocked I am posting here again... but then again I'm sure you are to...
I really am shocked I am posting here again... but then again I'm sure you are to...
Baseball HOF results: My sort-of rant.
- 09/01/2010 08:03:34 PM
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Alan Trammel has no business in the HoF. That is from a Tigers fan in Detroit. *NM*
- 10/01/2010 04:08:11 AM
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Excellent. Tell me why. *NM*
- 10/01/2010 05:39:56 PM
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Roberto Alamar should have been a shoe-in. His awards and numbers were always great. *NM*
- 10/01/2010 05:52:38 PM
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maybe segui gets a vote and voted for himself?
- 10/01/2010 06:12:41 PM
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a few thoughts...
- 12/01/2010 04:13:49 PM
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