Ah yes, it's Hall of Fame election time again. Hopefully this will be the year my all-time favorite player, Ryne Sandberg, gets his nod. Read what ESPN know-it-alls have to say about the subject here. A sample, from Tim Kurkjian:
The Sandberg situation perplexes me. He was the premier second baseman in his league for at least 10 years. He hit for power (282 home runs, most ever by a second baseman), he stole bases (344), he won nine Gold Gloves, he holds multiple fielding records, he won an MVP and made 10 All-Star teams. Dawson's lack of support is almost as surprising. He was a team leader, a great defensive player (eight Gold Gloves), he hit for power (438 home runs), he could run (314 steals), he won and MVP and a Rookie of the Year. He shouldn't be punished for playing anonymously in Montreal, or because he didn't walk enough.And then this nugget of wisdom from Michael Knisley:
It's never as simple as this, but here goes, anyway:That's what I'm saying! Plus, maybe it'd shut Joe Morgan up, which can't happen enough.
Joe Morgan: .271, 268 HRs, 1,133 RBI, .427 slugging percentage, .823 OPS. In the Hall.
Sandberg: .285, 282 HRs, 1,061 RBI, .452 slugging percentage, .798 OPS. Not in the Hall.Everybody agrees on Morgan. Why don't Sandberg's numbers merit inclusion?
If you want to make your voice known, for what it's worth (albeit not a whole heck of a lot), vote here. And, while you're at it, say a little prayer for Andre Dawson, too.
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I'm with you, Scott. Nothi... (Below threshold)1. Posted by Brian | December 27, 2004 12:48 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
I'm with you, Scott. Nothing would make me happier than to see Sandberg get his due.
I can only figure that the lack of playoff exposure is holding him back. Regardless of your town or your team, you have plenty of memories of Joe Morgan making noise in the post-season.
I would have thought that if any Cub could transcend that problem it would be Sandberg. He's a household name despite playing on a team known for losing.
Let's face it - MLB is all about misplaced priorities these days ... why should the Hall be an exception?
Here's rooting for Sandberg to be acknwledged for the great player that he was, and for baseball to make a rare, wise decision.
1. Posted by Brian | December 27, 2004 12:48 PM |
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