04/01: Baseball Hall of Fame
Category: American Culture
Posted by: an okie gardener
The list is out of those eligible for the Baseball Hall of Fame this year.
Going in on the first ballot I think should be Cal Ripkin, Jr. and Tony Gwynne. I think Lee Smith also deserves in. Mark McGwire is on the list for his first year of eligibility, but I cannot lobby for him, as much as it breaks my heart (I'm a huge Cardinals fan). He has been evasive regarding performance-enhancing drugs. For my opinion on this issue see here.
Going in on the first ballot I think should be Cal Ripkin, Jr. and Tony Gwynne. I think Lee Smith also deserves in. Mark McGwire is on the list for his first year of eligibility, but I cannot lobby for him, as much as it breaks my heart (I'm a huge Cardinals fan). He has been evasive regarding performance-enhancing drugs. For my opinion on this issue see here.
A Waco Farmer wrote:
Also, my sentimental vote goes to Garvey. I notice that his career average is .294 (just .006 below the magic number).
Other sentimental favorites (but not serious candidates): Orel Hershisher and Wally Joyner. They were great for brief periods.
Also, if we are going to let relievers into the Hall--why not the Goose and Lee Smith?