Question for the group regarding Hall of Fame eligibility....

[whitehse]

Originally Posted by con40

Jim Kaat's chances are slim at best. He was a dependable starter who hung way past his shelf date.

I think the new committee will look more at dynamic players of the era who did not put up stats due to longevity. This group of players has been the most excluded from the modern era. Seems any player who hasn't hit 500 HRs, 3000 Hits, 300 Wins, 3000 Ks, or 400 saves has been left out.

My sense is we'll see new love for the following players (or others like them):

Steve Garvey
Don Mattingly
Alan Trammell
Lou Whitaker
Bobby Grich
Ted Simmons
Ron Guidry

To use an overused phrase...are these players members of the hall of very good? Are they Hall worthy? I think you make an excellent point and even though these players were some of the best to play in their era, I cannot help but wonder if they will get the love they may deserve.

And for the record, the only one I do not agree with you is is Grich. I saw him play and he certainly was good but I just do not see him getting to the hall.