Re: Baseball HOF Results
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I can't stand the idea of relievers (read failed starters) getting into the HOF. Look at Gagne's stats as a starter befroe he went to the pen, or better still, look at the collection of 40 save Reds (Williamson, Graves) who were mediocre at best when starting the game versus finishing it.
Really cheapens the honor for teh guys like Aaron, Mays, etc.
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Starting pitcher and relief pitcher are like two different positions.
What if Roger Clemens started off as a shortstop but it didn't work out, so he became a starting pitcher? He still would deserve the Hall because he's a successful starting pitcher. He wouldn't be disqualified because he wasn't a great shortstop.
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