2013 MLB HoF Ballot

[ValJamesRules]

Here's the alphabetical list of guys on the ballot for 2013. Notable 1st timers are Sosa, Bonds and the Rocket. Who do you think will get voted in?

Jeff Bagwell
Craig Biggio
Barry Bonds
Jeff Cirillo
Royce Clayton
Roger Clemens
Jeff Conine
Steve Finley
Julio Franco
Shawn Green
Roberto Hernandez
Ryan Klesko
Kenny Lofton
Edgar Martinez
Don Mattingly
Fred McGriff
Mark McGwire
Jose Mesa
Jack Morris
Dale Murphy
Rafael Palmeiro
Mike Piazza
Tim Raines
Reggie Sanders
Curt Schilling
Aaron Sele
Lee Smith
Sammy Sosa
Mike Stanton
Alan Trammell
Larry Walker
Todd Walker
David Wells
Rondell White
Bernie Williams
Woody Williams


I think Biggio gets in. 3000 hits is pretty much automatic.
Piazza is Hall worthy, IMO. One of the best offensive catchers in recent history.

[IhateLindros]

Id vote for Biggio and Piazza. No one really jumps out at me besides those two. i do like Dale Murphy, Tim Raines and Alan Trammell but I doubt they're getting in this year.

[Phila26Flyers]

I'd go Barry Bonds, Sammy Sosa, Mark McGwire, Roger Clemens, and Rafael Palmeiro.

[ValJamesRules]

Originally Posted by Phila26Flyers

I'd go Barry Bonds, Sammy Sosa, Mark McGwire, Roger Clemens, and Rafael Palmeiro.

I said Hall of Fame, not Hall of Shame

It truly is a shame, there were some damn fine ball players that I looked up to as a young 'un. I played first base so McGwire and Palmeiro were naturally favorites of mine. Also, I am a Cubs fan, so seeing Sammy up there hurts.

Maybe this is why Donnie Baseball should get in. Decent numbers on some pretty mediocre Yanks squads, and was totally clean.

One of my favorite signs that I saw a fan holding up at a game during Bonds' assault on the HR record was:

Ruth did it with hot dogs and beer.
Aaron did it with class and grace.
How did you do it, Barry?

[ValJamesRules]

Originally Posted by IhateLindros

Id vote for Biggio and Piazza. No one really jumps out at me besides those two. i do like Dale Murphy, Tim Raines and Alan Trammell but I doubt they're getting in this year.

I doubt it as well. All solid players, but up against some pretty big names. It is so funny to see guys, whose baseball cards I have, getting elected into the hall. Wonder if they're worth anything still?

I do have a Bonds and McGwire rookie cards

[JKidd]

Holy steroid era.

Craig Biggio
Curt Schilling
Mike Piazza

The only for sure's I'd allow in on this ballot.

[Churla22]

A LOT of people seem to be grouping Piazza in with the steroid guys based solely on slight suspicion; might keep him out.

Anybody that would not vote for Biggio, short of a steroid scandal, should have their voting privileges revoked.

That being said, might be Morris' year.

I think many voters are, perhaps subconsciously, creating their own tiers, so to speak, by not voting for certain guys the first (or even first few) time(s) around. Not sure how I feel about that, because a "Hall of Famer" really should be a "Hall of Famer" from the start; at the same time, if it allows for some otherwise deserving guys to ultimately make it in because voters no longer feel obliged to stick to their guns ("I didn't vote for him then, I can't vote for him now"), it might be okay.

[shaud19]

I believe the follwing players should be in the hall especially the bolded ones:

Bernie Williams ,David Wells, Roger Clemens, Kenny Lofton, and Don Mattingly

[Churla22]

Originally Posted by shaud19

I believe the follwing players should be in the hall especially the bolded ones:

Bernie Williams ,David Wells, Roger Clemens, Kenny Lofton, and Don Mattingly

Sense a theme here....

[IhateLindros]

Originally Posted by shaud19

I believe the follwing players should be in the hall especially the bolded ones:

Bernie Williams ,David Wells, Roger Clemens, Kenny Lofton, and Don Mattingly

David Wells?

[CubsJunkie]

Morris (should have been in last ballot)
Biggio
Piazza

What the hell are the likes of Conine, Clayton, and Todd Walker doing there? lol

[lefthook1]

Tram, Morris and his mustache and biggio

[Churla22]

Originally Posted by lefthook1

Tram, Morris and his mustache and biggio

If Larkin, then Tram; unfortunately, I don't think it happens.

[lefthook1]

Originally Posted by Churla22

If Larkin, then Tram; unfortunately, I don't think it happens.

Yep I agree, but its my homer choice. Tram was my favorite Tiger growing up, had his number in little league to boot.

Again homer bias, his 84 and 87 seasons were hall worthy and that's what is etched in my brain.

[Churla22]

Originally Posted by lefthook1

Yep I agree, but its my homer choice. Tram was my favorite Tiger growing up, had his number in little league to boot.

Again homer bias, his 84 and 87 seasons were hall worthy and that's what is etched in my brain.

Absolutely, particularly his career year in '87. Trammell was a phenomenal defender, as well, and people forget that, while it's a relatively small sample, he is one of the all-time great postseason performers. I have him just ahead of Larkin on my list of all-time shortstops.

I know some people like to find 10 "Hall of Fame" seasons for a particular player, and I don't know if you can find that with Alan, but looking at his cumulative numbers, matched with his prime(s) and clutch play, I'm surprised he's not getting more of a push; particularly, on the heels of Larkin's induction.