[Runscott]

The greatest players whose results were not enhanced by illegal means. Baseball is all about stats, and all players are evaluated based on stats. Bonds' 73 HR's have ruined Maris' 61 number and his overall total has ruined Hank Aaron's legitimate number. So no Bonds, McGwire, etc. Rose was a scoundrel, as was Ty Cobb, Buck Weaver, Tris Speaker, etc., but their activities did not cause drastic modification of what their stats would have been, and might not have caused any.

So I would have the controversial Rose and Jackson added, but no PED guys. I would also remove the 'almost great' players who for the most part are in because longevity gave them 'magic' numbers required for entry. I would also remove the guys who got in through the 'good old boy' network.

Perhaps there should be a mechanism for removing guys who should never have made it, but removal should only be voted on after they are dead.

edited to add: I agree with Glynn that the HOF is a museum; however, the actual inductees are supposed to be the greatest. Put no-hitter balls in the museum, but if the pitcher wasn't one of the greatest who played, he doesn't personally get inducted.