[litany_of_lies]

However, that does not warrant retiring a number. Only stellar play deserves a retired number and then only for the team for which he played, not the entire sport.

If you agree he belongs in the Hall of Fame based on his on-field achievements (a 10-season career batting average of .311, his above-average fielding [can't find stats], and his legendary ability to disrupt opposing pitchers is enough for me), we're just going to have to agree to disagree about whether his breaking the color barrier is enough justification to eternally retire his number for all teams.

Now let's get on to important stuff, like whether 10-year pros from Japan should get Rookie of the Year awards.

[N. Theknow]

Agreed

Disagree

10 year pros from Japan should only receive Lookie of the Year honors.