HOF Ballot Announced

[paul]

The Hall of Fame has released its ballot for the not-so-oldtimers committee.

http://baseballhall.org/news/press-r...n-december%27s

[Robextend]

Out of that group I like Ted Simmons the most. He put up some amazing numbers for a catcher, but was overshadowed by Carter, Fisk and Bench. Simmons overall numbers are comparable to Carter and some might say better.

[autograf]

I think Miller & Steinbrenner get in..........Miller was only 2 votes shy last time.

[frankhardy]

I think the Hall of Fame is getting watered down as it is. I just don't think any of those players listed should be in the Hall of Fame. Just my 2 cents.

[bcbgcbrcb]

I agree with Tom, no players deserving from the list but Steinbrenner and quite possibly Miller and/or Gillick.............

[albrshbr]

Some very good players/choices on this list. The only ones I would vote for would be Simmons and Gillick however.

[bigtrain]

I would say that Concepcion has a shot. Not saying he belongs there but has two teammates, Bench and Perez, on the committee.

[J.McMurry]

I've done this in the past ,but dont have time right now.

compare Simmons' numbers to Fisk,Bench,Carter, and Berra.
I think he's been overlooked long enough.

Also, why no love for Billy Martin?

[toppcat]

Originally Posted by bigtrain

I would say that Concepcion has a shot. Not saying he belongs there but has two teammates, Bench and Perez, on the committee.

Plus a few other infielders. I agree-he has a shot.

[Robextend]

Originally Posted by J.McMurry

I've done this in the past ,but dont have time right now.

compare Simmons' numbers to Fisk,Bench,Carter, and Berra.
I think he's been overlooked long enough.

Also, why no love for Billy Martin?

Couldn't agree more.

And in regards to Martin; Whitey Herzog is in the HOF with a worse winning percentage and they both won 1 World Series each. So I think a good case could be made for Billy....

[Griffins]

Steinbrenner is a convicted felon, that has to be taken into account.
It boggles me that Marvin Miller hasn't made it in yet- he's responsible for a huge change in the game.