The 2018 Fictitious Veteran Inductees

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Saturday, 20 February 2016 03:06

Ritchie Blackmore will not be at the RRHOF Ceremony

Is anyone really surprised that there is more drama with Deep Purple and their induction in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame?

Founding member and former guitarist, Ritchie Blackmore announced on his Facebook page that he will not be in attendance when the band is officially inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in April.

"Ritchie was honored by the offer of induction to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame…He was discussing the possibility of attending, until we received correspondence from the President of the Rock Hall of Fame, who said that Bruce Payne, management for the current Deep Purple Touring Band, had said 'No"……….!!!!!' Therefore Ritchie will not be attending the ceremony. He sincerely thanks all the fans that voted for him for their support."

This is not exactly a shock as Blackmore has not played with the band since his departure in 1993. When asked if Blackmore would be joining them drummer Ian Paice was non-committal and stated that there were some in the band who would probably not want to play with Blackmore at the Hall of Fame ceremony. As it turned out, Paice was right.

The current line-up of Deep Purple will be performing at the induction ceremony.

Will the drama of Deep Purple and the Rock and Roll of Fame ceremony end with this?

Doubtful!

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Saturday, 20 February 2016 00:17

RIP: Tony Phillips

It was announced today that former eighteen year veteran, Tony Phillips, passed away at the age of 56.

Phillips is best known for his time with the Oakland Athletics where in 1989, he made the final out in the franchise’s World Series win. While he is best known as an Athletic, he would actually have better individual seasons with the Detroit Tigers, where in 1992 he led the AL in Runs Scored, and the following season he had the most Walks.

He would also spend time with the Chicago White Sox, Anaheim Angels, New York Mets and the Toronto Blue Jays.

Phillips retired in 1999 and he amassed 2,023 Hits, 160 Home Runs, a Slash Line of .266/.374/.389 and a bWAR of 50.8.

We here at Notinhalloffame.com would like to extend our condolences to the friends and family of Tony Phillips at this time.

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99. Paul Konerko

Paul Konerko is one of the most revered Chicago White Sox players of all-time, and he should be. Konerko was the heart of a team that won the 2005 World Series winning the ALCS MVP in the process. Konerko could hit for power (439 Home Runs), had 2,340 Hits, 1,412 RBIs and a .486 Slugging Percentage.

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Ryan Ludwick

While Ryan Ludwick might struggle to make the Hall of Fame ballot, he does have a career to be proud of. In 2009, he would post his best year, making the All Star Team and securing Silver Slugger honors while he was paying with the St. Louis Cardinals.

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Raul Ibanez

While Raul Ibanez is not likely to go to the Baseball Hall of Fame, this one time All Star should be applauded for his longevity (he played until he was 42) and ability to adapt to other key roles to keep him in the game. This would help him accumulate over 2,000 Hits and 300 Home Runs, and enough (even though his bWAR is only 20.1) to land a spot on the Hall of Fame ballot.

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Nate McLouth

Nate McLouth is unlikely to make the Hall of Fame ballot, but he did put together an All Star year in 2008 where he led the National League in doubles and earned a Gold Glove.

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Marco Scutaro

Marco Scutaro would have a good career, which would be highlighted late during his time with the San Francisco Giants. It was in the Bay Area where he would win the 2012 World Series and was on fire during the NLCS where he won the MLCS MVP. The following season, the Venezuelan infielder would go to his first and only All Star Game.

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Lyle Overbay

Lyly Overbay would have a solid Major League career where over fourteen seasons he would amass 1,355 Hits. He would lead the National League in doubles in 2004. With a sub 20 bWAR he might struggle though to make the Hall of Fame ballot.

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Kyle Farnsworth

Predominantly used as a middle reliever, Kyle Farnsworth, would parlay his skills into a sixteen year career in Baseball.

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Josh Beckett

Josh Beckett would have a very good career in the Majors where he would win the World Series twice, and was a three time All Star. Those two World Series wins have to be mentioned in high regard as the pitcher woud be named the World Series MVP in 2003 and the ALCS MVP in 2007. Beckett had a vast arsenal of pitches and the starter was the American League Cy Young runner up in 2007.

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