What I want to know is who are the 16 idiots that didn't have Greg Maddux on their ballots? Seriously?
355 wins
3.16 ERA in the steroid era
3,371 K
1.8 BB/9 IP (second lowest of any pitcher in the modern era)
59.44 Win Probability Added, second all-time for pitchers behind only Roger Clemens
4 consecutive Cy Young Awards
5 other top 5 Cy Young finishes
18 Gold Gloves
Greg Maddux never had an overpowering fastball. He outsmarted and outplayed his opponents. He's one of the most consistently great players to ever step on the diamond, yet 16 people thought he wasn't worthy of induction on the first ballot?
Edit:
For the record, I am glad that Glavine made it (no surprise there), and Thomas, too. That was a bit of a surprise, but well deserved in my opinion. I do think that Biggio should be in.
I am also agree with the voters on Jack Morris. I don't think he is a Hall of Famer. A 3.90 ERA in an era that slightly favored pitchers just doesn't impress me.
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