[Mondogarage]

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Mondo,
If Raines batted ninth would that help or hurt his candidacy?
If Raines has an allstar team behind him had a dozen 100 run seasons would that help or hurt his candidacy?
If Raines played in Coors Field and had a dozen 100 run seasons would that help or hurt his candidacy?

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In all three cases, I think it would help. Far less in the case of the latter, though a dozen 100 run seasons post-humidor would have to help somewhat. Raines actually did play on some pretty good Expos teams, fwiw.

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HOF candidacy should be based on your accomplishments throughout your career. One more league average season isn't a big deal, but it make his whole career more impressive albeit slightly.

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Yes, I agree, but slightly, to me, wasn't enough to put him over the top.