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Old 04-19-2012, 06:24 PM   #46 (permalink)
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Yes there is. Babe Ruth and it's not close. He still holds records batting and as a pitcher. He threw 29 scorless world series innings for Boston. And we all know about his bat. He is the greatest ball player of all time.
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Half the guys he pitched against probably wouldn't make HS teams today. Cmon, it's impossible to compare these eras.
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Old 04-19-2012, 06:25 PM   #47 (permalink)
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We don't know who has, who hasn't, or when it started. If they're good enough to be in the hall, they should be. But the writer's association may go ahead and keep some greats out.
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Old 04-19-2012, 06:35 PM   #48 (permalink)
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So... pudge was pretty damn good.
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Old 04-19-2012, 06:41 PM   #49 (permalink)
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Old 04-19-2012, 07:39 PM   #50 (permalink)
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Old 04-19-2012, 07:59 PM   #51 (permalink)
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We don't know who has, who hasn't, or when it started. If they're good enough to be in the hall, they should be. But the writer's association may go ahead and keep some greats out.
Do you think Pete Rose should be in the hall?
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Old 04-19-2012, 08:14 PM   #52 (permalink)
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I think he's overrated, but yes.
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Old 04-20-2012, 08:02 PM   #53 (permalink)
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Old 04-20-2012, 09:08 PM   #54 (permalink)
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Old 04-22-2012, 12:50 AM   #55 (permalink)
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Even if it is ripped off from someone else.
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