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A look at Joe Jaocby's PFHOF snub
Feb 29, 2016
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Hall of Fame Debates
Last month, regular contributor, Spheniscus and I debated the Hall of Fame merits of those who were on the Baseball Hall of Fame ballot.
Now that the Baseball Hall of Fame Class of 2016 has announced their class has done the same. We were hopeful to do this prior to the announcement of the actual inductees, but life, as it often does simply got in the way!
Saying that, we felt it was worth our time to take a look at the 2016 Nominees and debate whether they should have gotten in (or not) and look to the future of the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
Now that the Baseball Hall of Fame Class of 2016 has announced their class has done the same. We were hopeful to do this prior to the announcement of the actual inductees, but life, as it often does simply got in the way!
Saying that, we felt it was worth our time to take a look at the 2016 Nominees and debate whether they should have gotten in (or not) and look to the future of the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
Vin Scully does not endorse Pete Rose for the Baseball Hall
Feb 29, 2016
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Not in Hall of Fame News
Pete Rose apparently has another detractor for his Hall of Fame bid.
In an interview with the AARP Bulletin, the man who in our opinion (and we would like to think everyone else too) is the greatest baseball broadcaster that ever existed, Vin Scully, was asked if he would vote for Pete Rose, who has been banned from Major League Baseball for gambling on the game. Scully was direct in his answer:
“I wouldn’t. Should he be in? He should be. But by his own hand, he locked the door and kept himself outside.”
This is huge for two reasons. First, they don’t come more respected than Scully and when he has an opinion the baseball world will listen.
The second is Scully doesn’t offer his opinions on players, past or present in a negative light often, and when he does it, is makes an impact.
We would love to tell you that this will be the last time that an opinion on Pete Rose will appear on our website, but who are we kidding? Look for the next one in late March.
In an interview with the AARP Bulletin, the man who in our opinion (and we would like to think everyone else too) is the greatest baseball broadcaster that ever existed, Vin Scully, was asked if he would vote for Pete Rose, who has been banned from Major League Baseball for gambling on the game. Scully was direct in his answer:
“I wouldn’t. Should he be in? He should be. But by his own hand, he locked the door and kept himself outside.”
This is huge for two reasons. First, they don’t come more respected than Scully and when he has an opinion the baseball world will listen.
The second is Scully doesn’t offer his opinions on players, past or present in a negative light often, and when he does it, is makes an impact.
We would love to tell you that this will be the last time that an opinion on Pete Rose will appear on our website, but who are we kidding? Look for the next one in late March.
A look at Marvin Harrison's PFHOF Induction
Feb 29, 2016
Published in
Hall of Fame Debates
Last month, regular contributor, Spheniscus and I debated the Hall of Fame merits of those who were on the Baseball Hall of Fame ballot.
Now that the Baseball Hall of Fame Class of 2016 has announced their class has done the same. We were hopeful to do this prior to the announcement of the actual inductees, but life, as it often does simply got in the way!
Now that the Baseball Hall of Fame Class of 2016 has announced their class has done the same. We were hopeful to do this prior to the announcement of the actual inductees, but life, as it often does simply got in the way!
The 2020 Baseball Futures are up!
Feb 29, 2016
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Not in Hall of Fame News
It is onward and upwards as always for us at Notinhalloffame.com!
We have uploaded another section in Baseball, where the Baseball players who are eligible for the Hall of Fame in 2020 are now up.
This will allow all of you tell us your opinions on these players whose career is already over but are not yet eligible for the Hall of Fame.
Here are those players:
Adam Dunn, a two time All Star who blasted 462 Home Runs.
Alex Gonzalez, a member of the 2003 World Series Championship Team.
Alfonso Soriano, a three time All Star with four Silver Sluggers and over 2,000 Hits and 400 Home Runs.
Bobby Abreu, the exceptionally patient hitter with a career On Base Percentage of .395 and two All Star appearances.
Brad Penny, a two time All Star and 2003 World Series Champion with the Florida Marlins.
Brian Roberts, a two time All Star with over 1,500 career Hits.
Bronson Arroyo, a former Gold Glove winner and World Series Champion with the Boston Red Sox in 2004.
Carlos Pena, a one time All Star who once won the Home Run Title.
Chone Figgins, a one time All Star who was a World Series Champion with the Anaheim Angels in 2002.
Cliff Lee, a four time All Star and the American League Cy Young Winner in 2008.
Derek Jeter, the career New York Yankee who is a five time World Series Champion and fourteen time All Star. Jeter is considered to be a lock for first ballot induction.
Eric Chavez, a six time Gold Glove recipient.
Heath Bell, a three time All Star and former Saves Champion.
J.J. Putz, a one time All Star and one time Rolaids Reliever of the Year.
Jamey Wright, a Pitcher used primarily in middle relief over his eighteen year career.
Jason Bartlett, a one time All Star Shortstop known for his defense.
Jason Giambi, a five time All Star and the 1996 American League MVP.
Joe Saunders, a one time All Star Pitcher.
Jose Valverde, a three time All Star who led his league three times in Saves.
Josh Beckett, a two time World Series Champion (Florida and Boston) who also was named the World Series MVP in 2003.
Kyle Farnsworth, a sixteen year MLB vet used mostly in middle relief.
Lyle Overbay, who led the NL in doubles in 2004.
Marco Scutaro, a one time All Star who won the World Series and the NLCS MVP with the San Francisco Giants in 2012.
Nate McLouth, a one time All Star and one tome Gold Glove winner.
Paul Konerko, a six time All Star and five time Silver Slugger who was the heart of the Chicago White Sox that won the 2005 World Series.
Rafael Furcal, a three time All Star who was a Rookie of the Year and World Series winner with the Atlanta Braves.
Raul Ibanez, a one time All Star who is a member of both the 2,000 Hit and 300 Home Run Club.
Ryan Ludwick, a one time All Star and one time Silver Slugger winner.
I think you all know what we want you to do!
Check out the new section, and cast your votes and offer us your opinions!
We have uploaded another section in Baseball, where the Baseball players who are eligible for the Hall of Fame in 2020 are now up.
This will allow all of you tell us your opinions on these players whose career is already over but are not yet eligible for the Hall of Fame.
Here are those players:
Adam Dunn, a two time All Star who blasted 462 Home Runs.
Alex Gonzalez, a member of the 2003 World Series Championship Team.
Alfonso Soriano, a three time All Star with four Silver Sluggers and over 2,000 Hits and 400 Home Runs.
Bobby Abreu, the exceptionally patient hitter with a career On Base Percentage of .395 and two All Star appearances.
Brad Penny, a two time All Star and 2003 World Series Champion with the Florida Marlins.
Brian Roberts, a two time All Star with over 1,500 career Hits.
Bronson Arroyo, a former Gold Glove winner and World Series Champion with the Boston Red Sox in 2004.
Carlos Pena, a one time All Star who once won the Home Run Title.
Chone Figgins, a one time All Star who was a World Series Champion with the Anaheim Angels in 2002.
Cliff Lee, a four time All Star and the American League Cy Young Winner in 2008.
Derek Jeter, the career New York Yankee who is a five time World Series Champion and fourteen time All Star. Jeter is considered to be a lock for first ballot induction.
Eric Chavez, a six time Gold Glove recipient.
Heath Bell, a three time All Star and former Saves Champion.
J.J. Putz, a one time All Star and one time Rolaids Reliever of the Year.
Jamey Wright, a Pitcher used primarily in middle relief over his eighteen year career.
Jason Bartlett, a one time All Star Shortstop known for his defense.
Jason Giambi, a five time All Star and the 1996 American League MVP.
Joe Saunders, a one time All Star Pitcher.
Jose Valverde, a three time All Star who led his league three times in Saves.
Josh Beckett, a two time World Series Champion (Florida and Boston) who also was named the World Series MVP in 2003.
Kyle Farnsworth, a sixteen year MLB vet used mostly in middle relief.
Lyle Overbay, who led the NL in doubles in 2004.
Marco Scutaro, a one time All Star who won the World Series and the NLCS MVP with the San Francisco Giants in 2012.
Nate McLouth, a one time All Star and one tome Gold Glove winner.
Paul Konerko, a six time All Star and five time Silver Slugger who was the heart of the Chicago White Sox that won the 2005 World Series.
Rafael Furcal, a three time All Star who was a Rookie of the Year and World Series winner with the Atlanta Braves.
Raul Ibanez, a one time All Star who is a member of both the 2,000 Hit and 300 Home Run Club.
Ryan Ludwick, a one time All Star and one time Silver Slugger winner.
I think you all know what we want you to do!
Check out the new section, and cast your votes and offer us your opinions!