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Originally Posted by Scott Garner
Hi Nate,
Adrian Beltre, HOF or no HOF?
Every time I watch him, I can't help but think that he's getting pretty close to being a HOF player.
Beltre is a winner, no doubt. He's been an impact player and great teammate everywhere he's played....
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Oh yeah, I absolutely do think he is.
I have the privilege of watching him everyday for the past 5 yrs and the guy is clutch. Plays hurt all the time. In 2011-2012 he was basically playing on one leg. This year he's been swinging without a thumb, and now the use of an index finger, yet he refuses to sit. Even on his days off he talks the manager into starting him.
Everyone thinks Chipper Jones is a HoF'er(me too), and Beltre has more hits than Chipper does right now, and will have more HR's when it's all said and done. Beltre was a better defender than Chipper as well. Only thing with Beltre is he hasnt won an MVP. He came in 2nd behind Bonds in 2004.
He'll be a HOF'er when it's all said and done. Mark my words. And anyone who doesn't think so, I will buy your bats. :-)