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True...Fred Lynn was one player who would be awesome even today. Another HOF candidate in 5 years will be Big Papi David Ortiz...the debate will be if DH players should be Hall of fame...Yes...

74 posted on 01/08/2017 6:53:50 PM PST by Deplorable American1776 (Proud to be a DeplorableAmerican with a Deplorable Family...even the dog is DEPLORABLE :-))

To: Deplorable American1776

Ortiz will be a tough case for the HOF selection committee, since he's the first DH to retire with major offensive milestones to his credit (500+ home runs, 1500+ RBIs).

It's kind of hard to see Ortiz getting inducted ahead of Edgar Martinez, especially since they used to call the award for the top DH the Edgar Martinez Award! He definitely had better offensive numbers, but he's got the PED cloud over his head.

Personally, I'm not sure I'd vote to induct any of these guys into the Hall of Fame who looks like they stepped out from behind the counter of a pizza joint before putting on their baseball uniform. LOL.

76 posted on 01/08/2017 7:22:28 PM PST by Alberta's Child ("Yo, bartender -- Jobu needs a refill!")

To: Deplorable American1776

Ortiz should walk in, but the DH thing is an issue. Not for me. After over 40 years the sports writers should get over it.

77 posted on 01/08/2017 7:23:00 PM PST by LongWayHome

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