PEDs
Tony- thanks for the article link, it was interesting. The writer touched on a
point I brought up earlier as well. Regarding the PED suspects, at no time
have I suggested they are bound for Purgatory because of their use. I
haven't suggested they "give back" their salaries as some form of
atonement. I know they have lived wonderful lifestyles most of us will never
experience, fame and fortune. I'd be willing to bet a few are attempting to
redeem their past transgressions, and that some would be entertaining to
have a drink with- and I'm sure a decent number don't give a rip...
But they question here is, do they deserve MLBs highest permanent honor?
To be included with the absolute best of the best? Should they get that
benefit as well? Someone out there in net54 land will correct me I'm sure,
but isn't the Hall made up of less than 1 percent of all MLB players? I have
heard some fans cite a preference for a "small" Hall, others for a "big" Hall.
How about making it a "deserving" Hall? Some years the group is
impressive, some it's sparse. Regardless, it's hard to imagine a time when
players whose baseball playing acumen is so tainted, somehow
worm their way into that top 1%. Shouldn't the whirlwind of controversy
itself, going strong for a decade across the MLB spectrum, be enough of an
indicator that "these are not the droids (we) seek"? (Couldn't help the
Star Wars reference). How about this for a reward instead- they take their
tens of millions and hero worship/fame, and call it a day? Isn't that enough
for this group, so voters and fans can turn their attention to other
candidates? Trent King
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