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dennisPASJD read bill james book on HOF lots on drysdale in there sabrjay i think you are right on about morris and lee smith.also not really that bad a comment on sandberg as only morgan was better all around.hornsby was not a good fielding 2nd baseman but he was a great hitter.jackie robinson played 2nd base for about 5 years,collins had no power.gehringer was real good all around probably the sandberg of the 30's.lajoie perhaps should be regarded as the best all-time? but i have to disagree with the gooden reverse career argument. goodens first 5 years were hall of fame good but not near koufax last 5. koufax won 20 more games, pitched 205 more innings, had 377 more strike-outs,14 more shutouts and gave up about 3/4 of a run less.he also dominated the world series he appeared in.but,i would bet the vets comittee of the future will put gooden in the hall thus making your argument correct.