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Posted By: boxingcardman

Ray Guy not being in the HOF is a travesty. He was the greatest ever at a very important position.

I strongly disagree with the idea that closers are not as important as starters and I think every manager in baseball would agree as well. Anyone who watched what Mariano Rivera did in the Yankees' championship runs can see that.

The innings pitched thing isn't a valid issue; using that logic you could also claim that every position player worthy should go in before every pitcher because after all, a pitcher only plays 40 or so games a year.

As the game evolves the HOF has to evolve with it. Closers are as important to a team today as a good starter. The HOF is gradually adjusting by enshrining the best of them. DH's will have their day too. Heck, Molitor is already in and he spent a lot of time DHing.

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