2016 Hall of Fame

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  1. Poeman

    Poeman Well-Known Member

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    A excuse I read that some writers are saying is okay is if they gave up the Griffey vote to keep Jim Edmonds above the 5% threshold because you know Griffey was a automatic.

    How stupid is that?
     
  2. JStokes

    JStokes Well-Known Member

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    It makes little sense.

    Willie Fucking Mays only got 95%

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  3. Dierking

    Dierking Well-Known Member

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    Obviously, you break the tie with the Marlins.
     
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    irishwhip03 Well-Known Member

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    It's beyond dumb. Same way it's dumb to keep guys on the ballot for 15 years.

    To me, if a player isn't selected in on the first year of eligibility he shouldn't be voted in after that.

    It waters it down.
     
  5. statjeff22

    statjeff22 2008 Green Guy "Most Knowledgeable" Award Winner

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    It's official - Piazza goes in as a Met, Griffey goes in as a Mariner. As it should be.
     
  6. statjeff22

    statjeff22 2008 Green Guy "Most Knowledgeable" Award Winner

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    And the next step is the Mets retiring #31. I imagine that will happen this year.
     
  7. NYGalPal

    NYGalPal Well-Known Member

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    Griffey was an amazing player. I wonder how much more amazing and much longer he could have retained it had he took better cared of himself (weight) My Mets loving heart is giving Piazza the benefit of the doubt when it comes to steroids.
     
  8. GQMartin

    GQMartin Go 'Cuse

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    The only thing I've been able to come up with is that those 3 voters were trying to save someone else they believe should be in the HoF but were at risk of falling off the ballot due to a low %.

    So if I were 1 of the 3, I know Griffey is getting into the HoF beyond a shadow of a doubt. Why use a vote on someone who is basically a lock? I am essentially getting 11 votes because I can then use 1 of my votes (meant for Griffey Jr.) to save another player.

    Edit: OK I read some other posts which do say above was offered a reason. It's reasonable, I wouldn't have done it that way.

    But remember, the voting process was changed. The voters can't do down the line and vote 'Yes' or 'No' anymore. They only get 10 'Yes' votes now.
     
  9. JStokes

    JStokes Well-Known Member

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    Ok but let's take it to the extreme.

    What if all 475 voters decided to use that strategy?

    Griffey doesn't get in and is off the ballot forever.

    Besides, why does Jim Edmonds or a guy like Eckstein need to stay on the ballot?

    They're never going to be close to getting in.

    Seems like a silly reason.

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