[GreatOne]

I have always been astounded that Jim Rice is not in the HOF. Man was an 8-time All-Star, finished in the top 5 in MVP voting 6 times, 200 hits 4 times, and had 100+ R.B.I.'s 8 times. Should be in.

[Charles Henrickson]

Rice really tailed off badly and quickly after age 33. But his first 12 seasons were outstanding. If he could have kept it up another three, he would be a lock.

Also, Rice was not much of a defensive outfielder or baserunner--in contrast to, say, Andre Dawson who was excellent at both. They are the top two outfielders currently on the ballot. Neither may make it, but I wouldn't squawk too much if they both did.