This year's Hall of Fame Ballot

Im kind of wondering about Fred McGriff. Just below 500 homers, had a decent OBP of .377 and 2490 hits which isnt too bad for a power hitter. I wonder if he doesnt get enough credit just because he wasnt MVP at all.

Oddly enough the highest vote he got MVP was 4th in 93, but played for different teams...hmm.

great post AJ

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Originally Posted by MichelleWie

What is the argument against Lee Smith? I know he played for the Scrubs but I thought he would get a little more support...

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and that he wasn't a very dominant pitcher.

He was the first great closer at the time that the position became specialized.

I don't think he is a hall of famer.

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Originally Posted by MichelleWie

What is the argument against Lee Smith? I know he played for the Scrubs but I thought he would get a little more support...

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You have to be incredibly great to rack up HOF value pitching 70-80 innings a year.

if you take the saves out of it, lee smith was a good pitcher, not a great pitcher

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Originally Posted by MichelleWie

Is Hoffman a HOFer than?

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He'll make it.

I'm on the face about whether or not I'd vote for him, leaning to no.

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Originally Posted by MichelleWie

What is the argument against Lee Smith? I know he played for the Scrubs but I thought he would get a little more support...

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Over the years when you have players like Eckersley, Gossage, Fingers and compare them to the likes of Smith it isnt even close. All Smith really did was compile saves, was never dominating besides his 1983 season.

At the moment there is only two more closers I want to see in the Hall of Fame and thats Mariano Rivera and Trevor Hoffman.

David Segui for HOF!!!

Damn tang, messing up the vote!

I voted for Baines because nwu is the most knowledgeable person here and if he voted for him...then I will certainly do it as well.

Otherwise, my vote is totally legit.

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Originally Posted by HoustonGM

Damn tang, messing up the vote!

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David Segui's dads name is Diego, so I HAD to vote for him. Duh. Also, his dad played on both the Mariners & Pilots and pitched the inaugural game in '77.

If that doesn't get Segui in then the writers should probably go kill themselves.

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Originally Posted by HoustonGM

I'm on the face about whether or not I'd vote for him, leaning to no.

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It's going to come down to oral sex? That's a different approach. :D

I voted the usual suspects, but I forgot McGwire. I wonder how much steroids help a player become a gold glove first baseman? He belongs.

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Originally Posted by dps

It's going to come down to oral sex? That's a different approach. :D

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My God, that was great. Laughed for a good minute and a half straight. ;)

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Originally Posted by dps

It's going to come down to oral sex? That's a different approach. :D

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Well played