Posted by Got_Worms on 1/5/2013 9:42:00 PM (view original):There is going to be a lot of spirited talk about the HOF results this week, and I actually like David Schoenfeld, especially compared to most other writers on ESPN. This is a pretty interesting piece and I thought about how the next couple elections might play out, and with all the big names coming up for election, are we bound to have a 5 or 6 player class??? espn.go.com/blog/sweetspot/post/_/id/31870/predicting-future-hall-of-fame-elections
Posted by Jtpsops on 1/9/2013 5:49:00 PM (view original):Morris, Blyleven, etc. are classic examples why the eligibility should be shortened to 10 years, if not shorter. I'm not saying they should or shouldn't be in, but if it takes you 15 years to build up a case and "convince" people to let you in, you're not a HOFer. Period.
Posted by Jtpsops on 1/9/2013 5:50:00 PM (view original):Posted by Got_Worms on 1/5/2013 9:42:00 PM (view original):There is going to be a lot of spirited talk about the HOF results this week, and I actually like David Schoenfeld, especially compared to most other writers on ESPN. This is a pretty interesting piece and I thought about how the next couple elections might play out, and with all the big names coming up for election, are we bound to have a 5 or 6 player class??? espn.go.com/blog/sweetspot/post/_/id/31870/predicting-future-hall-of-fame-electionsIt's possible, but I'd say it's more likely the votes are spread around and some potentially deserving names get bumped from the ballot far too soon.
Posted by bad_luck on 1/9/2013 6:03:00 PM (view original):Posted by Jtpsops on 1/9/2013 5:49:00 PM (view original):Morris, Blyleven, etc. are classic examples why the eligibility should be shortened to 10 years, if not shorter. I'm not saying they should or shouldn't be in, but if it takes you 15 years to build up a case and "convince" people to let you in, you're not a HOFer. Period.I like the 15 year window. It gives voters time to correct mistakes (Blyleven) and only rarely do undeserving players sneak in...cough...Rice....cough...Dawson.
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