ixcuincle Posted January 6, 2010 Share Posted January 6, 2010 HOF annoucement coming up. http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/hof10/news/story?id=4800820&campaign=rss&source=ESPNHeadlines Andre Dawson has been waiting for years. For Roberto Alomar, it was the first time on the ballot.Players get nervous on the day each year that the Baseball Writers' Association of America announces voting for the sport's highest honor: the Hall of Fame. "I'm positive that it's going to happen this year," Alomar said Tuesday, a day before this year's totals were to be announced by the BBWAA. Good luck Robbie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattFancy Posted January 6, 2010 Share Posted January 6, 2010 I like Alomar, but I don't think he's a first ballot guy. I think first ballot should be for the best of the best. Ripken, Gwynn, Henderson, etc. Alomar should get it, just not this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StillUnknown Posted January 6, 2010 Author Share Posted January 6, 2010 I like Alomar, but I don't think he's a first ballot guy. I think first ballot should be for the best of the best. Ripken, Gwynn, Henderson, etc. Alomar should get it, just not this year. he had pretty good numbers for a 2nd baseman and he was arguably the best defensive 2nd basemen ever i think he's worthy of the first ballot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ixcuincle Posted January 6, 2010 Share Posted January 6, 2010 Dawson got in. Bly almost got in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StillUnknown Posted January 6, 2010 Author Share Posted January 6, 2010 Bly & Alomar should make in easy next year the next couple of hall of fame classes aren't that strong Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheDoyler23 Posted January 6, 2010 Share Posted January 6, 2010 Alomar should've been in on the first ballot. He was in the All Star every year of the 90's (plus 1 more) Nearly 3K hits Nearly 500 steals 11 Gold Gloves 2 Rings Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ixcuincle Posted January 6, 2010 Share Posted January 6, 2010 Bly missed it by like 5 votes. The guy may have a low win total but in this age of sabermetric thought how much do wins matter anyways? Pitchers are assessed by statistics now and a win is no longer a viable individual statistic in the eyes of sabermetricians. The point is Bly (and I'm going to abbreviate because it's a ***** to spell his name) had whopping statistical numbers which did not involve wins. I expect him to be inducted next year. And Marvin Miller. How dude is still not in the HOF is just perplexing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sticksboi05 Posted January 6, 2010 Share Posted January 6, 2010 I like Alomar, but I don't think he's a first ballot guy. I think first ballot should be for the best of the best. Ripken, Gwynn, Henderson, etc. Alomar should get it, just not this year. Have you looked at Alomar's career. Let's see...where to begin... ----------- 10 Gold Gloves (most ever for a 2B) 4 Silver Sluggers (second most ever for a 2B) 12 Time All Star (1990-2001) Batted over .300 9 seasons OBP over .400 5 seasons 40th all time in steals 2,700 hits 1,000 RBI Career average of .300% 1992 ALCS MVP 2 time World Series champion -------------- He's first ballot no question. Now part of this is biased as I grew up a 90's Indians fan but the numbers speak for themselves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drockvb Posted January 7, 2010 Share Posted January 7, 2010 I am happy for Dawson. He is one of my favorite all time Cubs, but i really did not think he would get in. It's well deserved, but his numbers aren't as impressive as some of the greats. He is a good guy, so i think that helped. I loved the look he had in the batters box. He had a very intimidating stare. A very determined player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattFancy Posted January 7, 2010 Share Posted January 7, 2010 Have you looked at Alomar's career.Let's see...where to begin... He's first ballot no question. Now part of this is biased as I grew up a 90's Indians fan but the numbers speak for themselves. Looks like I was right. He'll definitely get in next year. His spitting in the face of the ump is probably what did it for most people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattFancy Posted January 7, 2010 Share Posted January 7, 2010 Global World Series? http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=4803999 The United States and Japanese baseball champions could meet in a Global World Series, Japanese daily Nikkan Sports reported Thursday. Nippon Professional Baseball commissioner Ryozo Kato was quoted as saying his Major League Baseball counterpart, Bud Selig, had agreed the winners of the two countries' professional leagues should play each other. Seems like a cool idea. I do have some questions though. 1. What does that mean the World Series will be called? Its been the World Series for over 100 years now. 2. Where will the teams play? Its hard enough traveling from one end of the US to the other. Now it will be to the other end of the world. 3. What time would these games take place? There is a big time difference between the 2 countries. How would that work for TV schedule and would people stay up late/get up early to watch these games? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atlee123 Posted January 7, 2010 Share Posted January 7, 2010 no doubt Alomar should have been a first ballot guy. the only thing i can think is that his spitting incident hurt him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCranon21 Posted January 7, 2010 Share Posted January 7, 2010 Congrats to the Hawk. He should of made it in years ago. Alomar is a first ballot guy, but with the Hawk and the spitting in the ump's face in 1996 had to do with something. He'll make it next year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bostic Hog Posted January 7, 2010 Share Posted January 7, 2010 Just read on espn.com that the HOF has final say on which hat a player's plaque has .... I always thought it was TOTALLY up to the player, but they say its a discussion between the player and the HOF. I say BULL**** to that!!! http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/hof10/news/story?id=4805223 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ixcuincle Posted January 8, 2010 Share Posted January 8, 2010 I hate the Rangers a lot. But you got to give them credit this offseason for making some moves. The biggest move being a rumor that Vlad Guerrero is going to Texas. If true this helps them and shuts me up about calling them the 3rd best team in the AL West. I'm still not convinced about the rotation (Haren is an upgrade over Millwood though, Don't know about Holland, too small a sample size to fawn over dude) but they are *clenches teeth* a fine young ball club with a lot of potential and now that the Angels are falling apart Rangers might win West Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ixcuincle Posted January 10, 2010 Share Posted January 10, 2010 http://sports.espn.go.com/dallas/mlb/news/story?id=4812099&campaign=rss&source=ESPNHeadlines The Texas Rangers have agreed to terms with Vladimir Guerrero on a one-year deal with a mutual option for a second year, according to sources.Guerrero is guaranteed $6 million in the deal, which is pending a physical. It includes $5 million plus performance incentives for 2010 and a $1 million buyout if the Rangers don't pick up the option, a source said. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ixcuincle Posted January 10, 2010 Share Posted January 10, 2010 Reds sign coveted Cuban defector Chapman. But the Yankees and Red Sox sign all the big-name free agents... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StillUnknown Posted January 10, 2010 Author Share Posted January 10, 2010 wow, i didnt even know the reds were targeting him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattFancy Posted January 11, 2010 Share Posted January 11, 2010 McGwire admits steroid use... http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=4816607 Mark McGwire finally came clean Monday, admitting he used steroids when he broke baseball's home run record in 1998. McGwire said in a statement sent to The Associated Press on Monday that he used steroids on and off for nearly a decade. "I wish I had never touched steroids," McGwire said in a statement. "It was foolish and it was a mistake. I truly apologize. Looking back, I wish I had never played during the steroid era." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hitman#21 Posted January 14, 2010 Share Posted January 14, 2010 Beltran out 8-12 weeks, scoped his knee, he did it without the Mets permission.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bostic Hog Posted January 14, 2010 Share Posted January 14, 2010 Beltran out 8-12 weeks, scoped his knee, he did it without the Mets permission.. I can only hope for chaos with the Mets. HAHHAHHAHHAHHAHHA Let's go Phillies! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hitman#21 Posted January 14, 2010 Share Posted January 14, 2010 I can only hope for chaos with the Mets. HAHHAHHAHHAHHAHHALet's go Phillies! Karma, Brad Lidge had arthoscopic Knee surgery today, his opening day status in doubt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StillUnknown Posted January 14, 2010 Author Share Posted January 14, 2010 Karma, Brad Lidge had arthoscopic Knee surgery today, his opening day status in doubt that might not be a bad thing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hitman#21 Posted January 15, 2010 Share Posted January 15, 2010 that might not be a bad thing It weakens the bullpen, i doubt he'll have as bad of a year as last. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bostic Hog Posted January 15, 2010 Share Posted January 15, 2010 Karma, Brad Lidge had arthoscopic Knee surgery today, his opening day status in doubt I guess that's wishful thinking. The report I heard was he'll be throwing in 10 days :doh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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