I'm still kind of surprised Williams and Posada fell off the ballot so quickly. Mattingly must be close to the record for the number of ballots without being elected -- 18 total so far (15 BBWAA, 3 Veterans).
Parker actually signed with the Reds after the 1983 season. Offhand but not Reds players: Don Mattingly, Tommy John, Dale Murphy. Do you think Joey Votto will be in this group eventually?
Right, thanks for catching my typo on the year. Fixed.
I think Votto will get in, though his current quest is not helping things much. He's borderline for me, but it's hard to see voters passing over him when Helton's already there.
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Bonds, Clemens, A-Rod (ducks)
My true homer picks would be Bernie Williams, Don Mattingly, and Jorge Posada.
I'm still kind of surprised Williams and Posada fell off the ballot so quickly. Mattingly must be close to the record for the number of ballots without being elected -- 18 total so far (15 BBWAA, 3 Veterans).
Albert Belle, Adam! On his way to being the best right handed hitter since Aaron and hip and media challenges brought him down.
And corked bats. lol
But what a beast at the plate! Wonder if the universal DH would have done anything to extend his career.
Parker actually signed with the Reds after the 1983 season. Offhand but not Reds players: Don Mattingly, Tommy John, Dale Murphy. Do you think Joey Votto will be in this group eventually?
Right, thanks for catching my typo on the year. Fixed.
I think Votto will get in, though his current quest is not helping things much. He's borderline for me, but it's hard to see voters passing over him when Helton's already there.