First Hall of Famer with a PED suspension?

[Peter_Spaeth]

Originally Posted by jayshum

I don't see the writers voting in A Rod and given what happened with Bonds and Clemens with the veteran's committee, that seems unlikely for A Rod as well.

Well, you're projecting Tatis 25 or so years from now. A lot can change in that many years, and maybe 10. 15, 20 years from now, but before Tatis could be eligible if his career even pans out, things will be different. I think if that happens, ARod is the most likely to break the barrier, as he isn't I don't think as hated as Bonds and Clemens.

[jayshum]

Originally Posted by Peter_Spaeth

Well, you're projecting Tatis 25 or so years from now. A lot can change in that many years, and maybe 10. 15, 20 years from now, but before Tatis could be eligible if his career even pans out, things will be different. I think if that happens, ARod is the most likely to break the barrier, as he isn't I don't think as hated as Bonds and Clemens.

I agree that Tatis is a long way to go to even have a Hall of Fame career and that a lot will change as the composition of writers who vote evolves over time, but I don't think it happens fast enough for ARod to get voted in by the writers in the next 8 years that he has. It will be interesting to see, though. In his first 2 years, he got 34.3% and 35.7% which is right around where Bonds and Clemens started, and they ended in the mid 60% range. While ARod may not be as hated as Bonds and Clemens, he certainly isn't beloved like Ortiz. Maybe his continued presence as a broadcaster helps him some. We'll see.

[mrreality68]

Originally Posted by jayshum

I agree that Tatis is a long way to go to even have a Hall of Fame career and that a lot will change as the composition of writers who vote evolves over time, but I don't think it happens fast enough for ARod to get voted in by the writers in the next 8 years that he has. It will be interesting to see, though. In his first 2 years, he got 34.3% and 35.7% which is right around where Bonds and Clemens started, and they ended in the mid 60% range. While ARod may not be as hated as Bonds and Clemens, he certainly isn't beloved like Ortiz. Maybe his continued presence as a broadcaster helps him some. We'll see.

Or perhaps if his basketball team wins it will also add to his appeal

[jayshum]

Originally Posted by mrreality68

Or perhaps if his basketball team wins it will also add to his appeal

What basketball team?

[mrreality68]

Originally Posted by jayshum

What basketball team?

Talking about A-Rod and the Minnesota Timberwolves

[jayshum]

Originally Posted by mrreality68

Talking about A-Rod and the Minnesota Timberwolves

Hadn't heard about that before

[mrreality68]

Originally Posted by jayshum

Hadn't heard about that before

He is a minority owner of the team and when all day will be the majority co-owner of the team

https://www.si.com/fannation/bringme...berwolves-lynx