I've definitely read Joe here and there in the past, though I don't sub to his paid blog. I've always thought Whitaker belonged in the Hall -- still surprised that he only lasted one ballot, which sent me looking of others. Didn't have to look to far, unfortunately.
Good read, but how did you miss Sweet Lou? Another member of that great 1984 team.
Definitely didn't miss him. Covered him many times, including this week: https://baseballcards.substack.com/p/lou-whitaker-forever-young-in-our
Any chance that you’re a reader of Joe Posnanski’s blog? He shares your opinion about all of these vastly underrated players.
I've definitely read Joe here and there in the past, though I don't sub to his paid blog. I've always thought Whitaker belonged in the Hall -- still surprised that he only lasted one ballot, which sent me looking of others. Didn't have to look to far, unfortunately.