posty 2,296 Posted November 21, 2022 Bobby Abreu (4th year on the ballot) Mark Buehrle (3rd) Todd Helton (5th) Torii Hunter (3rd) Andruw Jones (6th) Jeff Kent (10th - last year on the ballot) Andy Pettitte (5th) Manny Ramirez (7th) Alex Rodriguez (2nd) Scott Rolen (6th) Jimmy Rollins (2nd) Gary Sheffield (9th) Omar Vizquel (6th) Billy Wagner (8th) Bronson Arroyo (1st) Carlos Beltrán (1st) Matt Cain (1st) R. A. Dickey (1st) Jacoby Ellsbury (1st) Andre Ethier (1st) J. J. Hardy (1st) John Lackey (1st) Mike Napoli (1st) Jhonny Peralta (1st) Francisco Rodríguez (1st) Huston Street (1st) Jered Weaver (1st) Jayson Werth (1st) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TBayXXXVII 2,116 Posted November 21, 2022 Just now, posty said: Bobby Abreu (4th year on the ballot) - No Mark Buehrle (3rd) - No Todd Helton (5th) - Yes Torii Hunter (3rd) - No Andruw Jones (6th) - Yes Jeff Kent (10th - last year on the ballot) - No Andy Pettitte (5th) - No Manny Ramirez (7th) - Yes Alex Rodriguez (2nd) - Yes Scott Rolen (6th) - Yes Jimmy Rollins (2nd) - Yes Gary Sheffield (9th) - No Omar Vizquel (6th) - Yes Billy Wagner (8th) - No Bronson Arroyo (1st) - No Carlos Beltrán (1st) - Yes Matt Cain (1st) - No R. A. Dickey (1st) - No Jacoby Ellsbury (1st) - Yes Andre Ethier (1st) - No J. J. Hardy (1st) - No John Lackey (1st) - No Mike Napoli (1st) - No Jhonny Peralta (1st) - No Francisco Rodríguez (1st) - Yes Huston Street (1st) - No Jered Weaver (1st) - No Jayson Werth (1st) - No Not saying who will or will not get in... just who should and should not get in. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edjr 5,562 Posted November 21, 2022 Jacoby Ellsbury should be arrested for grand theft larceny for stealing from the Yankees. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gepetto 985 Posted November 21, 2022 13 minutes ago, posty said: Bobby Abreu (4th year on the ballot) no Mark Buehrle (3rd) no Todd Helton (5th) maybe Torii Hunter (3rd) no Andruw Jones (6th) maybe Jeff Kent (10th - last year on the ballot) no Andy Pettitte (5th) no Manny Ramirez (7th) yes Alex Rodriguez (2nd) yes Scott Rolen (6th) maybe Jimmy Rollins (2nd) yes Gary Sheffield (9th) yes Omar Vizquel (6th) yes Billy Wagner (8th) no Bronson Arroyo (1st) no Carlos Beltrán (1st) yes Matt Cain (1st) no R. A. Dickey (1st) no Jacoby Ellsbury (1st) no Andre Ethier (1st) no J. J. Hardy (1st) no John Lackey (1st) no Mike Napoli (1st) no Jhonny Peralta (1st) no Francisco Rodríguez (1st) no Huston Street (1st) no Jered Weaver (1st) no Jayson Werth (1st) no my opinion of who should be in Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JustinCharge 2,397 Posted November 21, 2022 Jeff Kent is such an interesting player. he was nothing much until age 29 when he went to the Giants and then he explodes averaging like 30 homers a year until age 39, with an ML NVP, multiple silver slugger awards, even at age 39 he hit .302 with 20 homers. also he was clean, no steroids, and in fact a huge critics of steroids. https://www.reddit.com/r/SFGiants/comments/7suft6/why_is_jeff_kent_doing_terrible_in_the_hof/ he was one of Sabean's first trades as a GM, one he had to defend vehemently because he sent out fan favorite Matt Williams for a player who would become a future MVP who hit more home runs and any second baseman did ever. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edjr 5,562 Posted November 22, 2022 Bonds in yet? HOS is irrelevant. 2 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mark Davis 165 Posted November 22, 2022 41 minutes ago, JustinCharge said: Jeff Kent is such an interesting player. he was nothing much until age 29 when he went to the Giants and then he explodes averaging like 30 homers a year until age 39, with an ML NVP, multiple silver slugger awards, even at age 39 he hit .302 with 20 homers. also he was clean, no steroids, and in fact a huge critics of steroids. https://www.reddit.com/r/SFGiants/comments/7suft6/why_is_jeff_kent_doing_terrible_in_the_hof/ he was one of Sabean's first trades as a GM, one he had to defend vehemently because he sent out fan favorite Matt Williams for a player who would become a future MVP who hit more home runs and any second baseman did ever. He was also extremely eccentric. I used to have connections with the Giants and would go to see them in Atlanta. In those days they stayed at the Marriott Marquis in downtown. Kent stayed in a separate hotel, was told that was pretty frequent. You'd see Bonds milling around with teammates, not Kent. I don't think he created a lot of goodwill with teammates or even some writers in his playing days, and you never hear from him now. Some of that could be why he is having trouble gaining HOF traction. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edjr 5,562 Posted November 22, 2022 You'd think Kent would be a lock as he didn't like Bonds and the voters are a bunch of fact hacks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mark Davis 165 Posted November 22, 2022 5 hours ago, posty said: Bobby Abreu (4th year on the ballot) Mark Buehrle (3rd) Todd Helton (5th) Torii Hunter (3rd) Andruw Jones (6th) Jeff Kent (10th - last year on the ballot) Andy Pettitte (5th) Manny Ramirez (7th) Alex Rodriguez (2nd) Scott Rolen (6th) Jimmy Rollins (2nd) Gary Sheffield (9th) Omar Vizquel (6th) Billy Wagner (8th) Bronson Arroyo (1st) Carlos Beltrán (1st) Matt Cain (1st) R. A. Dickey (1st) Jacoby Ellsbury (1st) Andre Ethier (1st) J. J. Hardy (1st) John Lackey (1st) Mike Napoli (1st) Jhonny Peralta (1st) Francisco Rodríguez (1st) Huston Street (1st) Jered Weaver (1st) Jayson Werth (1st) I'd only go with the three bolded, although the HOF has certainly become more of the hall of very good lately with players like Harold Baines. I'm a big fan of both Wagner and Beltran but don't think either should be in. I could see Wagner more than Beltran. I think the Astros scandal is going to have a drag on any small chance Beltran had. That's a pretty weak year 1 class overall. Sheffield wasn't always the most media friendly guy either, but when you look at his numbers he's hard to argue against. A lot of the BBWA carry over grudges in these things in my opinion. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JustinCharge 2,397 Posted November 22, 2022 2 hours ago, Mark Davis said: He was also extremely eccentric. I used to have connections with the Giants and would go to see them in Atlanta. In those days they stayed at the Marriott Marquis in downtown. Kent stayed in a separate hotel, was told that was pretty frequent. You'd see Bonds milling around with teammates, not Kent. I don't think he created a lot of goodwill with teammates or even some writers in his playing days, and you never hear from him now. Some of that could be why he is having trouble gaining HOF traction. yah thats what they said in the article, that kent was a d*ck. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
posty 2,296 Posted January 23, 2023 The results will be announced on MLB Network Tuesday (1/24) at 6pm ET... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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RaiderHaters Revenge 3,579 Posted January 24, 2023 A Rod and Manny are the only player eligibles that are worthy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hardcore troubadour 12,631 Posted January 24, 2023 2 minutes ago, RaiderHaters Revenge said: A Rod and Manny are the only player eligibles that are worthy I think Omar Vizquel is. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RaiderHaters Revenge 3,579 Posted January 24, 2023 3 minutes ago, Hardcore troubadour said: I think Omar Vizquel is. hes better than Ozzy for sure, but I dont give bonus points for longevity if you aren't one of the top 2 players at your position for an entire decade, you would not receive my vote Helton would be my 3rd of any on the list the 1st time list is pathetic lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
posty 2,296 Posted January 25, 2023 Rolen barely makes it into the Hall…. One needed 292, Rolen received 297… Helton was next with 281… Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edjr 5,562 Posted January 25, 2023 10 hours ago, Hardcore troubadour said: I think Omar Vizquel is. This guy knows baseball. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
posty 2,296 Posted January 25, 2023 12 hours ago, edjr said: This guy knows baseball. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
crackattack 513 Posted January 25, 2023 23 hours ago, Hardcore troubadour said: I think Omar Vizquel is. Exactly. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike Honcho 4,027 Posted January 25, 2023 23 hours ago, RaiderHaters Revenge said: hes better than Ozzy for sure, but I dont give bonus points for longevity if you aren't one of the top 2 players at your position for an entire decade, you would not receive my vote Helton would be my 3rd of any on the list the 1st time list is pathetic lol From a purely baseball standpoint*, I've would have voted Francisco Rodrirquez from the first timers list. For me he would be about the bar I would have for a relief pitcher, as good or better than KRod, you get my vote. * I'm not a voter, so I really haven't considered how much, if any the off-field assault stuff has played in his case. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RaiderHaters Revenge 3,579 Posted January 25, 2023 4 minutes ago, Mike Honcho said: From a purely baseball standpoint*, I've would have voted Francisco Rodrirquez from the first timers list. For me he would be about the bar I would have for a relief pitcher, as good or better than KRod, you get my vote. * I'm not a voter, so I really haven't considered how much, if any the off-field assault stuff has played in his case. I could see an argument for KRod, cause I think hes one of the first bigtime closers that came up as nothing but a closer, he was kinda ground breaking Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hardcore troubadour 12,631 Posted January 25, 2023 53 minutes ago, posty said: Poor Posty. Can’t keep his childish bullshit out of a baseball thread. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hardcore troubadour 12,631 Posted January 25, 2023 36 minutes ago, RaiderHaters Revenge said: I could see an argument for KRod, cause I think hes one of the first bigtime closers that came up as nothing but a closer, he was kinda ground breaking I wouid have to consider K Rod as well. Closers with his longevity are rare. And you just can’t compare any of these closers to Mariano. It’s just not fair. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike Honcho 4,027 Posted January 25, 2023 3 minutes ago, Hardcore troubadour said: I wouid have to consider K Rod as well. Closers with his longevity are rare. And you just can’t compare any of these closers to Mariano. It’s just not fair. That's a fair point, cause I was using Mariano as the top end of the metric when considering K Rod. You take him out of the equation and then KRod's numbers look really good for as a HOF reliever. Was looking at the stats and Eckersley is in a class by himself how much he has distanced himself from all the other relievers(not counting his 2500 ip as a starter)...and that's about the distance Mariano has over Eck! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edjr 5,562 Posted January 25, 2023 1 hour ago, posty said: No matter how much you disagree with a person. It is okay to admit when they are right. It is part of being a good yooman being Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pimpadeaux 2,263 Posted January 25, 2023 The Baseball Hall of Fame is such a joke. Curmudgeonly, underpaid and overworked sports writers decide who gets in, and a guy like Curt Schilling doesn't get in because of his controversial far-right viewpoints. Schilling, Clemens and the steroids-era guys like Bonds ought to be in. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hardcore troubadour 12,631 Posted January 25, 2023 1 minute ago, Pimpadeaux said: The Baseball Hall of Fame is such a joke. Curmudgeonly, underpaid and overworked sports writers decide who gets in, and a guy like Curt Schilling doesn't get in because of his controversial far-right viewpoints. Schilling, Clemens and the steroids-era guys like Bonds ought to be in. A pig just flew by my window! Great post Pimp! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
posty 2,296 Posted January 25, 2023 2 minutes ago, Pimpadeaux said: The Baseball Hall of Fame is such a joke. Curmudgeonly, underpaid and overworked sports writers decide who gets in, and a guy like Curt Schilling doesn't get in because of his controversial far-right viewpoints. Schilling, Clemens and the steroids-era guys like Bonds ought to be in. Totally agreed, especially with David Ortiz, Mike Piazza and Jeff Bagwell already in there... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Reality 2,710 Posted January 25, 2023 3 hours ago, Pimpadeaux said: The Baseball Hall of Fame is such a joke. Curmudgeonly, underpaid and overworked sports writers decide who gets in, and a guy like Curt Schilling doesn't get in because of his controversial far-right viewpoints. Schilling, Clemens and the steroids-era guys like Bonds ought to be in. Whoa... Well said. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edjr 5,562 Posted January 25, 2023 3 hours ago, Pimpadeaux said: The Baseball Hall of Fame is such a joke. Curmudgeonly, underpaid and overworked sports writers decide who gets in, and a guy like Curt Schilling doesn't get in because of his controversial far-right viewpoints. Schilling, Clemens and the steroids-era guys like Bonds ought to be in. and Cuddyer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pimpadeaux 2,263 Posted January 26, 2023 3 hours ago, Reality said: Whoa... Well said. I worked with myriad sports writers over the course of decades. I know how they are, and the baseball writers are absolute game purists, so any little thing will get them to not vote for someone. They think they are super duper experts on all things sports, which made it fun to be in fantasy-football leagues with them. They thought they were oh so smarter than actual fantasy experts, and I'd kick their asses every year in leagues. Hell, I think Pete Rose belongs in the hall. He more than deserves it for his play on the field. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TommyGavin 788 Posted January 26, 2023 4 hours ago, edjr said: and Cuddyer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TommyGavin 788 Posted January 26, 2023 8 hours ago, posty said: Totally agreed, especially with David Ortiz, Mike Piazza and Jeff Bagwell already in there... Mike Piazza is clean. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TommyGavin 788 Posted January 26, 2023 48 minutes ago, Pimpadeaux said: Hell, I think Pete Rose belongs in the hall. He more than deserves it for his play on the field. I agree Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edjr 5,562 Posted January 26, 2023 11 hours ago, TommyGavin said: Mike Piazza is clean. Maybe in 2023 he is. He surely wasn't when he played. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Reality 2,710 Posted January 26, 2023 12 hours ago, TommyGavin said: Mike Piazza is clean. My 2nd favorite player of all time, sure, we'll go with this... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edjr 5,562 Posted January 26, 2023 4 minutes ago, Reality said: My 2nd favorite player of all time, sure, we'll go with this... After Cuddyer? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Reality 2,710 Posted January 26, 2023 33 minutes ago, edjr said: After Cuddyer? Take off the 'er' and I think of Cuddy from House. That makes me smile... https://www.google.com/search?client=ms-android-samsung-gs-rev1&sxsrf=AJOqlzX2c8C4A6Sbg-HH-6Snrw9PyRflRQ:1674742728997&q=cuddy+from+house+md&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwiAzM7rtuX8AhXJLkQIHTErDLcQ0pQJegQICBAB&biw=412&bih=722&dpr=2.63 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
posty 2,296 Posted January 26, 2023 14 hours ago, TommyGavin said: Mike Piazza is clean. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TommyGavin 788 Posted January 26, 2023 10 hours ago, edjr said: Maybe in 2023 he is. He surely wasn't when he played. Don’t call me Shirley Share this post Link to post Share on other sites