Hall Of Fame: Yes Or No?

[DrJones]

Quote: Originally Posted by Tomahawk

I didn't think Baines was HOF material but I thought I would throw him out there to see what you guys had to say. Baines to me is a lot like Dwight Evans who was very good for a long time, but I don't think I would call him a great either. Though Evans was a heck of fielder with a cannon for an arm.

For what it worth, Evans is a superior candidate to Baines.

[DrJones]

Quote: Originally Posted by SPTO

I'm gonna throw out two names. Carlos Delgado Andy Petitte Both are borderline IMO though I didn't realize how many career wins Andy had until I saw it listed while watching the ALCS this year. I believe this is his last season though so I dunno. I think he needs another couple seasons to bolster his case.

Again, are you talking about will or should?

Pettitte probably shouldn't, but will (eventually).
Delgado probably shouldn't, and won't.

[DrJones]

Quote: Originally Posted by Mr. Franchise

Andy Pettitte?

Yes.

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Curt Schilling?

Yes.

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Jason Giambi?

No.

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Bobby Abreu?

No.

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Torrii Hunter?

No.

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Johnny Damon?

Yes.

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Trevor Hoffman?

Yes.

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Francisco Rodriguez?

He's 27. Too early to tell.

BTW, I'm talking about will they, not should they. If I'm unsure about someone, I ask myself, "Was he a key figure in either the Yankees or Red Sox winning a World Series?" I guess you could call me a cynic.

[ty5oke]

If we are saying Edgar shouldn't get in because he played DH most of his career, then why are closers getting in the HOF?

Take a sure fire HOF like Trevor Hoffman, he gets in although he only plays in about 63 innings a year. I think they both should be in becuase they were the best at their position, just my opinion.

[SPTO]

Quote: Originally Posted by Mr. Franchise

Johnny Damon is a mere 575 hits away from the 3000 mark. 4 more seasons and he's got that. That's crazy.

Holy Crap!

I had no idea he was that close to 3000 hits. Jeez, even playing in big markets like Boston and NY you just never got the sense he was that great of a hitter in his time. I still remember him as a kid in KC.

(I feel old now LOL)

[Ewing]

Quote:

Andy Pettitte, Hall Of Famer

[DrJones]

Quote: Originally Posted by Ewing

The BBWAA elected Catfish Hunter (very similar numbers to Pettitte), so I wouldn't put anything past them.

[econoodle]

Quote: Originally Posted by Tomahawk

I didn't think Baines was HOF material but I thought I would throw him out there to see what you guys had to say. Baines to me is a lot like Dwight Evans who was very good for a long time, but I don't think I would call him a great either. Though Evans was a heck of fielder with a cannon for an arm.

evans is a GREAT comparison to Baines