BBA HoF Ballot Discussion: Alan Trammell

by Nick December 31, 2009

Alan Trammell Nick: Alan Trammell ranks 69th all-time in career WAR. You wouldn’t know it by looking at his offensive numbers. A stellar 1987 is the lone .900+ OPS season on the back of Trammell’s bubble gum card. Twenty seasons of defensive excellence are enough to propel Trammell to his lofty WAR ranking. He tops […]

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BBA HoF Ballot Discussion: Dave Parker

by Nick December 31, 2009

Dave Parker Nick: Dave Parker is not anymore worthy than Dale Murphy or Ellis Burks. Not really much to discuss here, in my opinion. Easy no? Josh: I agree that he is an easier no than much of these other choices. —– Sorry, not much to see here this time. Stay tuned for the Trammell […]

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BBA HoF Ballot Discussion: Lee Smith

by Nick December 31, 2009

Lee Smith Nick: Lee Smith is one of the primary reasons why I can see myself leaning toward voting for Edgar Martinez. Closer is just as specialized a position in the game as designated hitter, and Smith was one of the best. The all-time leader in saves when he retired, Smith finished second in Cy […]

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BBA HoF Ballot Discussion: Tim ‘Rock’ Raines

by Nick December 31, 2009

Tim Raines Nick: Tim Raines led the National League in stolen bases four times. He is currently ranked fifth all-time in stolen bases. Raines also ranks 50th all-time with 1571 runs scored. His 1636 career runs created rank 53rd all-time. “Rock” was a prototypical lead-off hitter for many years – he compares favorably to Hall […]

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BBA HoF Ballot Discussion: Dale Murphy

by Nick December 31, 2009

Dale Murphy Nick: Dale Murphy won back to back MVP awards. Several Gold Gloves under his belt, at a premium position. No big milestones in the counting stats, and good – not great – percentage numbers. Ellis Burks outranks Murphy in career WAR and we eliminated Burks before the talkin’ started. Jim Edmonds outpaces Murphy […]

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BBA HoF Ballot Discussion: Jack Morris

by Nick December 31, 2009

Jack Morris Nick: Jack Morris doesn’t pass the sniff test for me. He was good, but folks hedge on Bert Blyleven but then gush over Morris? I’m sorry folks, a 10-inning playoff shutout start does not make you a Hall of Famer. Bud Smith threw a no-hitter once too. Morris doesn’t stack up for me […]

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BBA HoF Ballot Discussion: Mark McGwire

by Nick December 31, 2009

Mark McGwire Nick: I’m not going to get into statistical analysis with Mark McGwire. It’s likely I will be criticized as a homer, dismissed as a PED-apologist, or whatever other disparaging remarks can come along with supporting a guy like McGwire… …but he has my vote. Look, if this discussion was independent of McGwire’s rumored […]

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BBA HoF Ballot Discussion: Fred McGriff

by Nick December 31, 2009

Fred McGriff Nick: Fred McGriff was always a solid hitter. Never terribly flashy with the glove, but could be counted on for his 30 HR and 90 RBI every season. He piled up 493 career home runs before age caught up with him – an outstanding accomplishment. Unfortunately for the Crime Dog, I just don’t […]

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BBA HoF Ballot Discussion: Barry Larkin

by Nick December 31, 2009

Barry Larkin Nick: You want to lead off with this one? I’m curious to hear your thoughts. Premium position, extended career of solid, but not spectacular numbers… One MVP to help boost his candidacy. Amazing how much I forget about these players whose cards I still have stashed away in an attic somewhere, nasty gum […]

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BBA HoF Ballot Discussion: Andres Galarraga

by Nick December 31, 2009

Andres Galarraga Nick: Galarraga had some decent years in Montreal, and a couple great years in Atlanta bracketing a battle with Non-Hodgkins lymphoma – a form of cancer. I doubt however, that he will ever be able to shake the specter of hitting in Coors Field pre-humidor. 1994 was his aberration in Colorado, while only […]

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