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Posted By: Jeff Lichtman

I think Concepcion is deserving -- especially when judged against Mazeroski. Concepcion was a huge part of that team.

As for Blyleven...same argument as for Sutton: longevity paid off. Probably he and Tommy John deserve induction.

When I think of whether or not a player who played in my generation should get in I think of how dominant they were perceived to be in their era. With that in mind, Rice yes, Gossage yes, Concepcion yes, Garvey maybe yes (though I know his numbers pale) and Dawson (probably yes). These players really led their generation.