I'm going to go ahead and guess the winners for next years HOF. I'll go ahead and put up my ten as well that I'd vote for. That way when I do my ten again closer to the voting period, I can see if I stayed true to now.
I got a feeling that only Barry Larkin will make entry into the HOF next year. Jack Morris could possibly make it, but it'd have to be a big jump.
I'm also hoping that Jeff Bagwell's vote totals will take a big jump next year. I think he deserves entry just as much as Fred McGriff and Dale Murphy.
My Ten:
1. Barry Larkin
2. Fred McGriff
3. Jack Morris
4. Lee Smith
5. Tim Raines
6. Jeff Bagwell
7. Dale Murphy
8. Alan Trammell
9. Don Mattingly
10. Edgar Martinez
Thursday, January 6, 2011
Hall of Fame 2011
Well, the players who got voted in were the only ones expected to gain entry this time round.
Congratulations to Roberto Alomar and Bert Blyleven. Alomar, I believe, deserved entry on his first ballot not his second. Blyleven probably should also have gone in sooner.
The surprising parts to me is the low vote totals for Fred McGriff and Rafael Palmeiro. I know Palmeiro "juiced" at least once and had that come right after his finger waving. I was still shocked at his 11% total. I figured he'd get at least in the 20 to 25% range. WRONG!
Also McGriff's low totals. I'm shocked. He was a difference maker for the Braves and had consistent power. He reminds me a lot of Eddie Murray. I know the Crime Dog finished with less than the "magic" 500 HR total, but even that seems to not matter anymore with the steriod players. Maybe McGriff will end up like Jim Rice and eventually gain entry after years on the ballot. Yes, I also know that McGriff was as handy on the defensive side as Murray. Mainly I'm shocked that Larry Walker recieved more votes than McGriff. Both good players, but McGriff, in my opinion, was just better overall with more impact.
Juan Gone Gonzalez was almost Juan Gone from future ballots as well. He just survived, and rightfully so. He deserves a bit more consideration, even if many assume he juiced up with Canseco.
Next year looks to be more about who's on the ballot now, and not who's coming onto the ballot. Next years influx isn't very impressive and not one really screams to me I'M A FREAKING HALL OF FAMER.
Congratulations to Roberto Alomar and Bert Blyleven. Alomar, I believe, deserved entry on his first ballot not his second. Blyleven probably should also have gone in sooner.
The surprising parts to me is the low vote totals for Fred McGriff and Rafael Palmeiro. I know Palmeiro "juiced" at least once and had that come right after his finger waving. I was still shocked at his 11% total. I figured he'd get at least in the 20 to 25% range. WRONG!
Also McGriff's low totals. I'm shocked. He was a difference maker for the Braves and had consistent power. He reminds me a lot of Eddie Murray. I know the Crime Dog finished with less than the "magic" 500 HR total, but even that seems to not matter anymore with the steriod players. Maybe McGriff will end up like Jim Rice and eventually gain entry after years on the ballot. Yes, I also know that McGriff was as handy on the defensive side as Murray. Mainly I'm shocked that Larry Walker recieved more votes than McGriff. Both good players, but McGriff, in my opinion, was just better overall with more impact.
Juan Gone Gonzalez was almost Juan Gone from future ballots as well. He just survived, and rightfully so. He deserves a bit more consideration, even if many assume he juiced up with Canseco.
Next year looks to be more about who's on the ballot now, and not who's coming onto the ballot. Next years influx isn't very impressive and not one really screams to me I'M A FREAKING HALL OF FAMER.
Tuesday, December 21, 2010
My Ten for the Hall 2011
Back again with my ten for the HOF.
1. Roberto Alomar
2. Barry Larkin
3. Tim Raines
4. Jack Morris
5. Dale Murphy
6. Fred McGriff
7. Jeff Bagwell
8. Mark McGwire
9. Don Mattingly
10. Edgar Martinez
I'll be back with detailed reasons as to why they are my picks.
1. Roberto Alomar
2. Barry Larkin
3. Tim Raines
4. Jack Morris
5. Dale Murphy
6. Fred McGriff
7. Jeff Bagwell
8. Mark McGwire
9. Don Mattingly
10. Edgar Martinez
I'll be back with detailed reasons as to why they are my picks.
Sunday, December 19, 2010
Top Ten List
I'm starting something new for me, a top ten list. Since Zack Greinke looks to become a Milwauke Brewer, my first top ten list will be the TOP TEN STARTING PITCHERS IN THE NATIONAL LEAGUE.
1. ROY HALLADAY- PHILLIES
A true ace. A master of the craft.
2. ADAM WAINWRIGHT- CARDINALS
I feel that he gets overlooked, but he has become an excellent starting pitcher always in the CY young chase.
3. TIM LINCECUM- GIANTS
Freak.
4. CLIFF LEE- PHILLIES
I'm looking for him to dominate again in the NL.
5. JOSH JOHNSON- MARLINS
Pure win.
6. TIM HUDSON- BRAVES
Has done very well for the Braves.
7. ZACK GREINKE- BREWERS
Awesome stuff, should enjoy the Central. Except for when he faces Pujols and Votto.
8. ROY OSWALT- PHILLIES
I'm seeing a trend here. Phillies are everywhere! Oswalt's getting older, but still has commanding stuff.
9. MATT CAIN- GIANTS
10. UBALDO JIMINEZ- ROCKIES
These others just missed my list.
Chris Carpenter
Stephen Strasburg (I need to see more.)
Yovani Gallardo
1. ROY HALLADAY- PHILLIES
A true ace. A master of the craft.
2. ADAM WAINWRIGHT- CARDINALS
I feel that he gets overlooked, but he has become an excellent starting pitcher always in the CY young chase.
3. TIM LINCECUM- GIANTS
Freak.
4. CLIFF LEE- PHILLIES
I'm looking for him to dominate again in the NL.
5. JOSH JOHNSON- MARLINS
Pure win.
6. TIM HUDSON- BRAVES
Has done very well for the Braves.
7. ZACK GREINKE- BREWERS
Awesome stuff, should enjoy the Central. Except for when he faces Pujols and Votto.
8. ROY OSWALT- PHILLIES
I'm seeing a trend here. Phillies are everywhere! Oswalt's getting older, but still has commanding stuff.
9. MATT CAIN- GIANTS
10. UBALDO JIMINEZ- ROCKIES
These others just missed my list.
Chris Carpenter
Stephen Strasburg (I need to see more.)
Yovani Gallardo
Wow, I didn't hold up with my last post!
As the title says. Yeah, I didn't post a darn thing all year! Ha! Oh well, life is busy. But I'll try to post new thoughts as time goes this new upcoming season.
Thursday, January 7, 2010
Been a long time....
Just now got back to posting. Been a busy year. Yankees won the World Series over the Phillies! Made me happy. Well, as happy as one can be when he doesn't really care for either team, but hates the Phillies more. Cubs fell apart as usual just like the Mets.
Hopefully I'll be able to keep up this year with my thoughts on the ongoings of the MLB.
Hopefully I'll be able to keep up this year with my thoughts on the ongoings of the MLB.
The Hawk gets a call to the Hall
Andre Dawson got the call this time around while Byleven and Alomar just miss induction.
I was actually suprised that Alomar missed. I thought he might be a clear cut first timer.
If I could vote here's my ten.
1. Roberto Alomar
2. Fred McGriff
3. Andre Dawson
4. Barry Larkin
5. Dale Murphy
6. Bert Byleven
7. Tim Raines
8. Mark McGwire
9. Jack Morris
10. Alan Trammell
I was actually suprised that Alomar missed. I thought he might be a clear cut first timer.
If I could vote here's my ten.
1. Roberto Alomar
2. Fred McGriff
3. Andre Dawson
4. Barry Larkin
5. Dale Murphy
6. Bert Byleven
7. Tim Raines
8. Mark McGwire
9. Jack Morris
10. Alan Trammell
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