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The Hall of Fame says it's up to baseball writers to propose any changes in the selection process. The Baseball Writers' Association of America has voted on Hall of Fame candidates since 1936, and elections have become more controversial in recent years as stars tainted by accusations of steroids use have fallen well short of the 75 percent needed for entry to Cooperstown. Writers are limited to a maximum 10 votes, and some say there's a logjam as Barry Bonds, Rogers Clemens and Mark McGwire remain on the ballot at a time new players are added.

The greatest second baseman ever to play the game who isn't named Joe Morgan pulled up eight votes shy of making the Hall of Fame this year. And while Ken Rosenthal of Fox Sports is far from the only one who is not amused, there are those---Dave Perkins of the Toronto Star is one---who say calm down, relax, Roberto Alomar isn't even close to the only no-questions-asked great who didn't make it in year one. Calm down and relax because Joe DiMaggio did not get into the Hall of Fame in his first year's eligibility. The Clipper needed four years....