The 2020 Basketball Futures are up
Aug 18, 2015
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As always, it is onward and upward for us at Notinhalloffame.com.
It was not that long ago that we revamped our Basketball section and named Allen Iverson as our new number one player who should be considered for the Basketball Hall of Fame. Following this, we endeavored to work on our futures section and update them accordingly.
As such, we are pleased to present to you the men who are now part of our updated Basketball Futures Section who will be eligible in 2020.
Antawn Jamison, a star at UNC and a two time NBA All Star as well as a former Sixth Man of the Year.
Chauncey Billups, who was the leader of the shocking 2004 Detroit Pistons Championship win and the MVP of that series.
Jermaine O’Neal, a six time All Star and three time post season All NBA selection.
Josh Howard, a one time NBA All Star.
Rashard Lewis, a two time NBA All Star and NBA Champion with the Miami Heat in 2013.
Ray Allen, one of the sweetest shooters of all time who holds the three point record in the NBA.
Steve Nash, the Canadian who is a two time National Basketball Association MVP.
World Metta Peace, the former Ron Artest and one time NBA Defensive Player of the Year.
We think you know what we want you to do!
Take a look at this group of basketball players who will be eligible for the Hall of Fame in 2020 and let us know if any of them Hall of Famers.
It was not that long ago that we revamped our Basketball section and named Allen Iverson as our new number one player who should be considered for the Basketball Hall of Fame. Following this, we endeavored to work on our futures section and update them accordingly.
As such, we are pleased to present to you the men who are now part of our updated Basketball Futures Section who will be eligible in 2020.
Antawn Jamison, a star at UNC and a two time NBA All Star as well as a former Sixth Man of the Year.
Chauncey Billups, who was the leader of the shocking 2004 Detroit Pistons Championship win and the MVP of that series.
Jermaine O’Neal, a six time All Star and three time post season All NBA selection.
Josh Howard, a one time NBA All Star.
Rashard Lewis, a two time NBA All Star and NBA Champion with the Miami Heat in 2013.
Ray Allen, one of the sweetest shooters of all time who holds the three point record in the NBA.
Steve Nash, the Canadian who is a two time National Basketball Association MVP.
World Metta Peace, the former Ron Artest and one time NBA Defensive Player of the Year.
We think you know what we want you to do!
Take a look at this group of basketball players who will be eligible for the Hall of Fame in 2020 and let us know if any of them Hall of Famers.
The 2019 Basketball Futures are up
Aug 14, 2015
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As always, it is onward and upward for us at Notinhalloffame.com.
It was not that long ago that we revamped our Basketball section and named Allen Iverson as our new number one player who should be considered for the Basketball Hall of Fame. Following this, we endeavored to work on our futures section and update them accordingly.
As such, we are pleased to present to you the men who are now part of our updated Basketball Futures Section who will be eligible in 2019.
Corey Maggette, a fourteen year NBA veteran most known for his play with the Los Angeles Clippers.
Grant Hill, a star at Duke where he was a two time NCAA Champion, who may have had a disappointing career to some professionally due to injury, but was still a one time First Team All NBA selection as well as a four time Second Team choice.
Jason Kidd, a five time First Team All Star, five time Assists Champion and one of the best point guards of all time.
Jerry Stackhouse, a natural scorer who led the NBA in Points in the 2000-01 season.
Lamar Odom, a two time NBA Champion with the Los Angeles Lakers and a former Sixth Man of the Year.
Marcus Camby, a former NBA Defensive Player of the Year and five time Blocks Champion.
Rasheed Wallace, a member of the 2004 Detroit Pistons Championship Team and four time All Star.
Richard Hamilton, another member of the 2004 Detroit Pistons Championship Team and three time All Star.
Tracy McGrady, a two time scoring champion and seven time post season All NBA selection.
We think you know what we want you to do!
Take a look at this group of basketball players who will be eligible for the Hall of Fame in 2018 and let us know if any of them Hall of Famers.
It was not that long ago that we revamped our Basketball section and named Allen Iverson as our new number one player who should be considered for the Basketball Hall of Fame. Following this, we endeavored to work on our futures section and update them accordingly.
As such, we are pleased to present to you the men who are now part of our updated Basketball Futures Section who will be eligible in 2019.
Corey Maggette, a fourteen year NBA veteran most known for his play with the Los Angeles Clippers.
Grant Hill, a star at Duke where he was a two time NCAA Champion, who may have had a disappointing career to some professionally due to injury, but was still a one time First Team All NBA selection as well as a four time Second Team choice.
Jason Kidd, a five time First Team All Star, five time Assists Champion and one of the best point guards of all time.
Jerry Stackhouse, a natural scorer who led the NBA in Points in the 2000-01 season.
Lamar Odom, a two time NBA Champion with the Los Angeles Lakers and a former Sixth Man of the Year.
Marcus Camby, a former NBA Defensive Player of the Year and five time Blocks Champion.
Rasheed Wallace, a member of the 2004 Detroit Pistons Championship Team and four time All Star.
Richard Hamilton, another member of the 2004 Detroit Pistons Championship Team and three time All Star.
Tracy McGrady, a two time scoring champion and seven time post season All NBA selection.
We think you know what we want you to do!
Take a look at this group of basketball players who will be eligible for the Hall of Fame in 2018 and let us know if any of them Hall of Famers.
The 2018 Basketball Futures have been revised.
Aug 11, 2015
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As always, it is onward and upward for us at Notinhalloffame.com.
It was not that long ago that we revamped our Basketball section and named Allen Iverson as our new number one player who should be considered for the Basketball Hall of Fame. Following this, we endeavored to work on our futures section and update them accordingly.
As such, we are pleased to present to you the men who are now part of our updated Basketball Futures Section who will be eligible in 2018.
Antoine Walker, a former three time All Star and forward most known for his time with the Boston Celtics.
Baron Davis, who twice led the NBA in Steals per Game.
Ben Wallace, a four time NBA Defensive Player of the Year and member of the Detroit Pistons 2004 Championship Team.
Brad Miller, a two time All Star from Purdue.
Gilbert Arenas, a controversial figure but also a former Second Team All Star and two time Third Team All Star.
Jamaal Magloire, a one time All Star and one of the first Canadian born stars in the NBA.
Mehmet Okur, a Turkish born player and former All Star most notably with the Utah Jazz.
Michael Redd, a star for years with the Milwaukee Bucks and one time Third Team All Star.
Mike Bibby, who had some good seasons notably with the Sacramento Kings and was a former NCAA champion with Arizona.
Gang, you know what we are going to ask from you!
Take a look at this group and cast your opinion on to whether this crop of players are Hall of Fame worthy.
As always, we thank you all for your support!
It was not that long ago that we revamped our Basketball section and named Allen Iverson as our new number one player who should be considered for the Basketball Hall of Fame. Following this, we endeavored to work on our futures section and update them accordingly.
As such, we are pleased to present to you the men who are now part of our updated Basketball Futures Section who will be eligible in 2018.
Antoine Walker, a former three time All Star and forward most known for his time with the Boston Celtics.
Baron Davis, who twice led the NBA in Steals per Game.
Ben Wallace, a four time NBA Defensive Player of the Year and member of the Detroit Pistons 2004 Championship Team.
Brad Miller, a two time All Star from Purdue.
Gilbert Arenas, a controversial figure but also a former Second Team All Star and two time Third Team All Star.
Jamaal Magloire, a one time All Star and one of the first Canadian born stars in the NBA.
Mehmet Okur, a Turkish born player and former All Star most notably with the Utah Jazz.
Michael Redd, a star for years with the Milwaukee Bucks and one time Third Team All Star.
Mike Bibby, who had some good seasons notably with the Sacramento Kings and was a former NCAA champion with Arizona.
Gang, you know what we are going to ask from you!
Take a look at this group and cast your opinion on to whether this crop of players are Hall of Fame worthy.
As always, we thank you all for your support!
The BBHOF changes the rules
Jul 31, 2015
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The Baseball Hall of Fame has changed the rules as to who can vote, and while it might seem minor it could have a huge impact as to who might get inducted in the future.
The Hall has stated that the Baseball writers who have not been active in the sport for the past ten years will no longer have a vote.
What does this mean?
Well, first off, many of the older voters are adamant against PED users and many of the younger voters have a more relaxed attitude towards those who did use enhancements.
Could this help men like Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens; players who are regarded as two of the best ever? It should, as those former superstars are hovering below the 40 percent mark, but while we expect a jump in the tally, we would be shocked if it put them over…at least in the short term.
The men that it could help immediately are Mike Piazza and Jeff Bagwell, sluggers who are on the cusp but have been suspected (though never proven) of taking Performance Enhancing Drugs. A significant jump in the tally could put one or both in the Hall of Fame.
Suddenly that ten year term for a player to be eligible for the Hall of Fame that for many was a thin veil to get the PED users off the ballot sooner, has been countered with an amendment that might eliminate that issue.
As always, the Baseball Hall of Fame remains interesting!
The Hall has stated that the Baseball writers who have not been active in the sport for the past ten years will no longer have a vote.
What does this mean?
Well, first off, many of the older voters are adamant against PED users and many of the younger voters have a more relaxed attitude towards those who did use enhancements.
Could this help men like Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens; players who are regarded as two of the best ever? It should, as those former superstars are hovering below the 40 percent mark, but while we expect a jump in the tally, we would be shocked if it put them over…at least in the short term.
The men that it could help immediately are Mike Piazza and Jeff Bagwell, sluggers who are on the cusp but have been suspected (though never proven) of taking Performance Enhancing Drugs. A significant jump in the tally could put one or both in the Hall of Fame.
Suddenly that ten year term for a player to be eligible for the Hall of Fame that for many was a thin veil to get the PED users off the ballot sooner, has been countered with an amendment that might eliminate that issue.
As always, the Baseball Hall of Fame remains interesting!
A Special Day in Cooperstown
Jul 27, 2015
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Even amidst the constant controversy that surrounds the Baseball Hall of Fame, there is always something magical about Cooperstown, and when they have a former player from the modern era elected it makes the ceremony that much more special.
This year they have four.
On what was a beautiful summer day in front of 40,000 fans and forty-nine Hall of Famers in upstate New York, four baseball legends are now enshrined with a bronze bust that will forever be on display.
Rather than recap the accomplishments of the four (regular visitors know that we have done that often), let’s read the etchings on each of the four new inductees.
CRAIG ALLAN BIGGIO: HOUSTON, N.L. 1988-2007
GRITTY SPARK PLUG WHO IGNITED ASTROS OFFENSE FOR 20 MAJOR LEAGUE SEASONS, BECOMING FIRST PLAYER IN HISTORY WITH AT LEAST 3,000 HITS, 600 DOUBLES, 400 STOLEN BASES AND 250 HOME RUNS. TRANSITIONED FROM ALL-STAR CATCHER TO GOLD GLOVE SECOND BASEMAN TO EVERYDAY OUTFIELDER, AMASSING 3,060 HITS, INCLUDING 668 DOUBLES – MOST BY A RIGHT-HANDED BATTER – AND A MODERN-DAY RECORD 285 TIMES HIT BY A PITCH. A SEVEN-TIME ALL-STAR, WON FIVE SILVER SLUGGER AWARDS AND FOUR GOLD GLOVE AWARDS.
JOHN ANDREW SMOLTZ: ATLANTA N.L. 1988-99, 2001-08; BOSTON, A.L. 2009; ST.LOUIS, N.L. 2009
A WORKHOUSE POWER PITCHER, TRADED HIS STARTING DOMINANCE TO DEVELOP INTO PREMIER CLOSER BEFORE RETURNING TO ROTATION. BECAME THE FIRST PLAYER IN HISTORY WITH 200 WINS AND 150 SAVES. WITH A DYNAMIC FASTBALL, A DECEPTIVE SLIDER AND A DARTING SPLITTER, FANNED 3,084 BATTERS AND WAS NAMED TO EIGHT ALL-STAR TEAMS, THE 1996 N.L. CY YOUNG AWARD WINNER AND 1992 NLCS MVP. SET N.L. RECORD WITH 55 SAVES IN 2002. PITCHED BEST WHEN GAME WAS BIGGEST, RECORDING A 15-4 POST-SEASON RECORD, HELPING BRAVES TO 1995 WORLD SERIES TITLE.
PEDRO JAIME MARTINEZ: LOS ANGELES, N.L. 1992-93; MONTREAL. N.L. 1994-97; BOSTON, A.L. 1998-2004; NEW YORK, N.L. 2005-08; PHILADELPHIA, N.L. 2009
FEATURING AN ELECTRIC ARSENAL OF PITCHES THAT VANQUISHED BATTERS DURING AN ERA OF HIGH OCTANE OFFENSE, THE FIERY RIGHTY FROM THE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC OWNED THE INSIDE PART OF THE PLATE WITH AN EXPLODING FASTBALL AND CONFOUNDING CHANGE-UP. LED LEAGUE IN E.R.A. FIVE TIMES AND STRIKEOUTS THREE TIMES EN ROUTE TO THREE CY YOUNG AWARDS AND EIGHT ALL-STAR SELECTIONS. FIRST PITCHER TO RETIRE WITH 3,154 STRIKEOUTS IN FEWER THAN 3,000 INNINGS. WON 219 GAMES WITH AN ASTOUNDING .687 WINNING PERCENTAGE. POSTED 117-37 RECORD IN BOSTON HELPING TO LEAD RED SOX TO 2004 WORLD SERIES CHAMPIONSHIP.
RANDALL DAVID JOHNSON: “RANDY” “THE BIG UNIT”: MONTREAL, N.L. 1988-89; SEATTLE, A.L. 1989-98; HOUSTON, N.L. 1998; ARIZONA, N.L. 1999-2004, 2007-08; NEW YORK, A.L. 2005-06; SAN FRANCISCO, N.L. 2009
AT 6’10’, A TOWERING AND INTIMIDATING LEFTHANDER WHOSE CRACKLING FASTBALL AND DEVASTATING SLIDER PARALYZED HITTERS FOR MORE THAN TWO DECADES, FIVE-TIMES CY YOUNG AWARD WINNER, INCLUDING FOUR CONSECUTIVE, 1999-2002. LED LEAGUE IN STRIKEOUTS NINE TIMES AND POSTED SIX 300 STRIKEOUT SEASONS. TEN-TIME ALL-STAR AND THREE-TIME 20-GAME WINNER, RANKED SECONS ALL-TIME ON STRIKEOUT LIST (4,875) AND FIRST IN STRIKEOUTS PER NINE INNINGS (10.6) UPON RETIREMENT. WON 303 GAMES AND LED LEAGUE IN E.R.A. FOUR TIMES, WON THREE GAMES IN 2001 WORLD SERIES WITH CHAMPION DIAMONDBACKS EARNING CO-MVP HONORS.
Capital letters do make it more emphatic doesn’t it?
Do you want to know what makes it even better?
The fact that Randy Johnson was inducted with his mullet is far greater to us than his hat (the first for Arizona) and the hat worn by Craig Biggio (Astros, also a first.
So what do we do now?
What we always do!
We look forward to the next class of Baseball Hall of Famers and debate their merits.
Hopefully, all of you will participate and lend us your opinions as to who you want to see in the next Baseball Hall of Fame class.
This year they have four.
On what was a beautiful summer day in front of 40,000 fans and forty-nine Hall of Famers in upstate New York, four baseball legends are now enshrined with a bronze bust that will forever be on display.
Rather than recap the accomplishments of the four (regular visitors know that we have done that often), let’s read the etchings on each of the four new inductees.
CRAIG ALLAN BIGGIO: HOUSTON, N.L. 1988-2007
GRITTY SPARK PLUG WHO IGNITED ASTROS OFFENSE FOR 20 MAJOR LEAGUE SEASONS, BECOMING FIRST PLAYER IN HISTORY WITH AT LEAST 3,000 HITS, 600 DOUBLES, 400 STOLEN BASES AND 250 HOME RUNS. TRANSITIONED FROM ALL-STAR CATCHER TO GOLD GLOVE SECOND BASEMAN TO EVERYDAY OUTFIELDER, AMASSING 3,060 HITS, INCLUDING 668 DOUBLES – MOST BY A RIGHT-HANDED BATTER – AND A MODERN-DAY RECORD 285 TIMES HIT BY A PITCH. A SEVEN-TIME ALL-STAR, WON FIVE SILVER SLUGGER AWARDS AND FOUR GOLD GLOVE AWARDS.
JOHN ANDREW SMOLTZ: ATLANTA N.L. 1988-99, 2001-08; BOSTON, A.L. 2009; ST.LOUIS, N.L. 2009
A WORKHOUSE POWER PITCHER, TRADED HIS STARTING DOMINANCE TO DEVELOP INTO PREMIER CLOSER BEFORE RETURNING TO ROTATION. BECAME THE FIRST PLAYER IN HISTORY WITH 200 WINS AND 150 SAVES. WITH A DYNAMIC FASTBALL, A DECEPTIVE SLIDER AND A DARTING SPLITTER, FANNED 3,084 BATTERS AND WAS NAMED TO EIGHT ALL-STAR TEAMS, THE 1996 N.L. CY YOUNG AWARD WINNER AND 1992 NLCS MVP. SET N.L. RECORD WITH 55 SAVES IN 2002. PITCHED BEST WHEN GAME WAS BIGGEST, RECORDING A 15-4 POST-SEASON RECORD, HELPING BRAVES TO 1995 WORLD SERIES TITLE.
PEDRO JAIME MARTINEZ: LOS ANGELES, N.L. 1992-93; MONTREAL. N.L. 1994-97; BOSTON, A.L. 1998-2004; NEW YORK, N.L. 2005-08; PHILADELPHIA, N.L. 2009
FEATURING AN ELECTRIC ARSENAL OF PITCHES THAT VANQUISHED BATTERS DURING AN ERA OF HIGH OCTANE OFFENSE, THE FIERY RIGHTY FROM THE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC OWNED THE INSIDE PART OF THE PLATE WITH AN EXPLODING FASTBALL AND CONFOUNDING CHANGE-UP. LED LEAGUE IN E.R.A. FIVE TIMES AND STRIKEOUTS THREE TIMES EN ROUTE TO THREE CY YOUNG AWARDS AND EIGHT ALL-STAR SELECTIONS. FIRST PITCHER TO RETIRE WITH 3,154 STRIKEOUTS IN FEWER THAN 3,000 INNINGS. WON 219 GAMES WITH AN ASTOUNDING .687 WINNING PERCENTAGE. POSTED 117-37 RECORD IN BOSTON HELPING TO LEAD RED SOX TO 2004 WORLD SERIES CHAMPIONSHIP.
RANDALL DAVID JOHNSON: “RANDY” “THE BIG UNIT”: MONTREAL, N.L. 1988-89; SEATTLE, A.L. 1989-98; HOUSTON, N.L. 1998; ARIZONA, N.L. 1999-2004, 2007-08; NEW YORK, A.L. 2005-06; SAN FRANCISCO, N.L. 2009
AT 6’10’, A TOWERING AND INTIMIDATING LEFTHANDER WHOSE CRACKLING FASTBALL AND DEVASTATING SLIDER PARALYZED HITTERS FOR MORE THAN TWO DECADES, FIVE-TIMES CY YOUNG AWARD WINNER, INCLUDING FOUR CONSECUTIVE, 1999-2002. LED LEAGUE IN STRIKEOUTS NINE TIMES AND POSTED SIX 300 STRIKEOUT SEASONS. TEN-TIME ALL-STAR AND THREE-TIME 20-GAME WINNER, RANKED SECONS ALL-TIME ON STRIKEOUT LIST (4,875) AND FIRST IN STRIKEOUTS PER NINE INNINGS (10.6) UPON RETIREMENT. WON 303 GAMES AND LED LEAGUE IN E.R.A. FOUR TIMES, WON THREE GAMES IN 2001 WORLD SERIES WITH CHAMPION DIAMONDBACKS EARNING CO-MVP HONORS.
Capital letters do make it more emphatic doesn’t it?
Do you want to know what makes it even better?
The fact that Randy Johnson was inducted with his mullet is far greater to us than his hat (the first for Arizona) and the hat worn by Craig Biggio (Astros, also a first.
So what do we do now?
What we always do!
We look forward to the next class of Baseball Hall of Famers and debate their merits.
Hopefully, all of you will participate and lend us your opinions as to who you want to see in the next Baseball Hall of Fame class.
The 2019 Baseball Futures are up!
Jul 16, 2015
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We here at Notinhalloffame.com have continued our expansion of our Baseball section with a look at those who will be eligible for the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2019.
The following players will be the eligible for the Hall of Fame in 2019:
Andy Pettitte
Barry Zito
Brad Penny
Darren Oliver
Derek Lowe
Freddy Garcia
Jake Westbrook
Jason Bay
Jon Garland
Jose Contreras
Juan Pierre
Kevin Youkilis
Lance Berkman
Mariano Rivera
Michael Young
Miguel Tejada
Octavio Dotel
Placido Polanco
Rafael Furcal
Ramon Hernandez
Roy Halladay
Roy Oswalt
Ryan Dempster
Ted Lilly
Todd Helton
Travis Hafner
Vernon Wells
Yorvit Torrealba
A few things certainly stand out from this group.
Mariano Rivera, who without question is the greatest relief pitcher of all time is expected to enter the Baseball Hall of Fame on his first ballot.
Roy Halladay, a two time Cy Young Award winner is also a huge name on the ballot, and conceivable the eight time All Star could also join Rivera on the first ballot.
For our money, the most interesting name on the ballot is Todd Helton, who for a five year period was one of the top offensive players in the National League and has accumulatively put together a Hall of Fame resume. Will the Coors Field bias affect him as it did Larry Walker?
Andy Pettitte is another intriguing candidate as his stats put him on the fence, but his admitted (though contrite) PED use could place him on the wrong side of the vote.
The third “Killer B”, Lance Berkman should also get a decent percentage of the vote.
Beyond those five, it is difficult to imagine anyone else making the second year of eligibility, though didn’t many peg Miguel Tejada as a strong contender once upon a time?
For what it is worth, there is also a healthy contingent of former World Series Champions from the Boston Red Sox and the St. Louis Cardinals.
Gang, you know what we want you to do!
Take a look at the new entries and cast your vote and offer us your opinion.
As always, we here at Notinhalloffame.com thank you for your support and we will continue to provide updates as often as possible.
The following players will be the eligible for the Hall of Fame in 2019:
Andy Pettitte
Barry Zito
Brad Penny
Darren Oliver
Derek Lowe
Freddy Garcia
Jake Westbrook
Jason Bay
Jon Garland
Jose Contreras
Juan Pierre
Kevin Youkilis
Lance Berkman
Mariano Rivera
Michael Young
Miguel Tejada
Octavio Dotel
Placido Polanco
Rafael Furcal
Ramon Hernandez
Roy Halladay
Roy Oswalt
Ryan Dempster
Ted Lilly
Todd Helton
Travis Hafner
Vernon Wells
Yorvit Torrealba
A few things certainly stand out from this group.
Mariano Rivera, who without question is the greatest relief pitcher of all time is expected to enter the Baseball Hall of Fame on his first ballot.
Roy Halladay, a two time Cy Young Award winner is also a huge name on the ballot, and conceivable the eight time All Star could also join Rivera on the first ballot.
For our money, the most interesting name on the ballot is Todd Helton, who for a five year period was one of the top offensive players in the National League and has accumulatively put together a Hall of Fame resume. Will the Coors Field bias affect him as it did Larry Walker?
Andy Pettitte is another intriguing candidate as his stats put him on the fence, but his admitted (though contrite) PED use could place him on the wrong side of the vote.
The third “Killer B”, Lance Berkman should also get a decent percentage of the vote.
Beyond those five, it is difficult to imagine anyone else making the second year of eligibility, though didn’t many peg Miguel Tejada as a strong contender once upon a time?
For what it is worth, there is also a healthy contingent of former World Series Champions from the Boston Red Sox and the St. Louis Cardinals.
Gang, you know what we want you to do!
Take a look at the new entries and cast your vote and offer us your opinion.
As always, we here at Notinhalloffame.com thank you for your support and we will continue to provide updates as often as possible.
Gossage and Thomas talk about Pete Rose
Jul 13, 2015
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Follow my blog with BloglovinIt was not that long ago that Baseball Hall of Fame inductees, Goose Gossage and Frank Thomas made comments about suspected PED users entering the Hall of Fame. Their stance was very strong that players such as Alex Rodriguez, Mark McGwire and Barry Bonds had no place in Cooperstown and should not be elected in to the Hall.
Gossage and Thomas however do not have the same opinion on Pete Rose’s candidacy.
The former relief pitcher spoke with Platform Media and had the following to say about Pete Rose and a potential Baseball Hall of Fame induction:
“It’s only a formality that Pete be elected to the Hall of Fame...As young players, the thing you learn early is to not gamble on the game or you will be suspended for life.
If we let Pete in, then gambling and everything else is out the window...The horse is out of the barn. What will that mean?...An old man once told me there’s a paddle for everyone’s ass. The paddle for Pete’s butt is not getting inducted into the Hall of Fame.”
Paddle for Pete’s butt?
As for Frank Thomas, he spoke with CBS.Sports.com and had a different take on the matter:
“What he did on the field was worthy of the Hall of Fame. Yes, he made a huge mistake and he’s been living his life trying to repair that. Based upon what he did on the field, I believe he should be in the Hall of Fame.”
Thomas clearly has a different take on gambling than he did in regards to performance enhancing drugs.
What this means for Rose is that there are certainly players, and it is many former players who comprise the Hall of Fame Veteran’s Committee, the only avenue in which Rose can get in that are adamant against the Hit King joining them.
As you can imagine, the Pete Rose Hall of Fame watch will continue to remain interesting!
Gossage and Thomas however do not have the same opinion on Pete Rose’s candidacy.
The former relief pitcher spoke with Platform Media and had the following to say about Pete Rose and a potential Baseball Hall of Fame induction:
“It’s only a formality that Pete be elected to the Hall of Fame...As young players, the thing you learn early is to not gamble on the game or you will be suspended for life.
If we let Pete in, then gambling and everything else is out the window...The horse is out of the barn. What will that mean?...An old man once told me there’s a paddle for everyone’s ass. The paddle for Pete’s butt is not getting inducted into the Hall of Fame.”
Paddle for Pete’s butt?
As for Frank Thomas, he spoke with CBS.Sports.com and had a different take on the matter:
“What he did on the field was worthy of the Hall of Fame. Yes, he made a huge mistake and he’s been living his life trying to repair that. Based upon what he did on the field, I believe he should be in the Hall of Fame.”
Thomas clearly has a different take on gambling than he did in regards to performance enhancing drugs.
What this means for Rose is that there are certainly players, and it is many former players who comprise the Hall of Fame Veteran’s Committee, the only avenue in which Rose can get in that are adamant against the Hit King joining them.
As you can imagine, the Pete Rose Hall of Fame watch will continue to remain interesting!
The Curt Schilling Debate: 2015
Dec 27, 2014
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This is the eighteenth of our series where we here at Notinhalloffame.com, do what else? Debate the merit of twenty-four men on the most loaded Baseball Hall of Fame ballot in our lifetime.