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Waiting For Cooperstown Blog: September 2008
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Waiting For Cooperstown Blog. Saturday, September 27, 2008. Hall of Fame Veterans – 2008. This essay mainly discusses the election of players. Eligible for Hall of Fame membership as Veterans in 2008. In other words, the players have been retired for at least 23 years and are no longer under the voting jurisdiction of the Baseball Writers having the initial selection responsibilities. Inductions in 2002, 2004 or 2006. Voting results in both categories will be announced in December and inductions of succe...
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Waiting For Cooperstown Blog: January 2007
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Waiting For Cooperstown Blog. Tuesday, January 16, 2007. Originally, my monthly message was intended as a tribute to the two most recent inductees: Cal Ripken, Jr. and Tony Gwynn. Although my work focuses on the upcoming Veterans inductees, I am sure that everyone in the baseball community salutes the careers of these gigantic achievers, and, perhaps more so, the dignity with which they have conducted themselves during and after their active careers. Yes, neither such result is likely, but some candidate...
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Waiting For Cooperstown Blog: January 2009
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Waiting For Cooperstown Blog. Thursday, January 15, 2009. Hall of Fame 2009 – The Writers. Jim Rice enjoyed several seasons at or near the top of AL hitters, earned an MVP award, and produced eight seasons with at least 100 RBI. In my opinion, he meets minimum HOF standards, and I disagree that his induction creates “bad” precedent. My top four in performance: Henderson, McGwire, Rice, Morris. As in too many cases, Henderson’s voting total actually raises some concerns. We need not cry for him ...He meet...
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Waiting For Cooperstown Blog: Hall of Fame Veterans: 2008 Election Results
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Waiting For Cooperstown Blog. Thursday, December 18, 2008. Hall of Fame Veterans: 2008 Election Results. Why should Gordon be inducted now? Gordon presents credentials linking him to elite HOF members and raising him above almost all other candidates. He was unique at his position in his combined skills as one of his league’s stand-out power hitters and as a defensive star. He was a winner and a difference maker for winning teams. This attribute went beyond his good fortune in being a member of the Y...
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Waiting For Cooperstown Blog: May 2008
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Waiting For Cooperstown Blog. Thursday, May 22, 2008. 1912 – 1926, 15 N/L Seasons. 216 Wins – 178 Losses – 14 Saves; .548 Pct. 3480 Innings Pitched; 2.89 E.R.A.,. 1252 Strikeouts, 853 Bases on Balls. The left hander performed most of his career with the Pirates and is the only pitcher to record at least 200 Wins as a Pirate. His career lasted from 1912 to 1926. His best seasons were from 1917 through 1924 and his four 20-win seasons all were in the 1920’s. In connection with my book, I present a radio sh...
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Waiting For Cooperstown Blog: Wilbur Cooper
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Waiting For Cooperstown Blog. Thursday, May 22, 2008. 1912 – 1926, 15 N/L Seasons. 216 Wins – 178 Losses – 14 Saves; .548 Pct. 3480 Innings Pitched; 2.89 E.R.A.,. 1252 Strikeouts, 853 Bases on Balls. The left hander performed most of his career with the Pirates and is the only pitcher to record at least 200 Wins as a Pirate. His career lasted from 1912 to 1926. His best seasons were from 1917 through 1924 and his four 20-win seasons all were in the 1920’s. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom).
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Waiting For Cooperstown Blog: February 2010
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Waiting For Cooperstown Blog. Tuesday, February 2, 2010. Baseball’s Most Achieving Players: 1893-2009. Or nearly the best among all players in their leagues during significant time periods. Another point is that all 26 reasonably contend for high ranking within the group. After Babe Ruth at number one, this cluster contains several sub-groups of players, all extremely close in career achievement. In ranking players, I do my best to minimize visceral feelings as to how “good” they were. My...Players don&#...
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Waiting For Cooperstown Blog: Changes for Next Veterans Elections
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Waiting For Cooperstown Blog. Tuesday, July 31, 2007. Changes for Next Veterans Elections. No one should dispute the qualifications of our newest Hall of Fame members – Tony Gwynn and Cal Ripken, Jr. However, I believe others also ought to receive the call soon. The Hall of Fame would benefit from more consensus regarding minimum membership qualifications. In time, such consensus probably will develop. Also, several procedural changes would assure more institutional consistency. I can see a deluge of str...
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Waiting For Cooperstown Blog: December 2006
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Waiting For Cooperstown Blog. Wednesday, December 6, 2006. Rounding Out the Reich Top 25. Previously, I listed the candidates for the Reich Top 10 and Reich Runners Up. Here is the remainder of the Reich Top 25 candidates from the 1901 – 1972 period. Players are listed by position and chronologically. Some are not on the official ballot for 2007. Feel free to contact me if you have any comments or questions. Appears on 2007 ballot. Subscribe to: Posts (Atom). View my complete profile.
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Waiting For Cooperstown Blog: July 2007
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Waiting For Cooperstown Blog. Tuesday, July 31, 2007. Changes for Next Veterans Elections. No one should dispute the qualifications of our newest Hall of Fame members – Tony Gwynn and Cal Ripken, Jr. However, I believe others also ought to receive the call soon. The Hall of Fame would benefit from more consensus regarding minimum membership qualifications. In time, such consensus probably will develop. Also, several procedural changes would assure more institutional consistency. I can see a deluge of str...