Delgado was a great player, if the rule of 10 didn't exist he would probably be in the 25% range and very well could have gotten in eventually.Snodgrass'Muff said:
Pedro, Smoltz, Biggio, and RJ get into HOF
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Thank you for posting that. I figured the number would be around 30%, but really the change should have been made in 2013 after nobody got in. For what it's worth, my ballot for next year would be:soxhop411 said:
Griffey
Hoffman
Piazza
Raines
Schilling
Clemens
Bonds
Bagwell
Mussina
Kent
Not sure what the biggest jump would be, but Schilling had a 10% jump this year (after a drop last year). Those numbers would be irrelevant though if they eliminate the 10 man ballot rule. Someone else said it was increased to 12 for next year, but I hadn't heard that. It's a step in the right direction, but still an arbitrary number.Rasputin said:
Mike Loyko @NEPD_Loyko 19s19 seconds ago
#RedSox have a live Press Conference with Pedro at Fenway Park at 4, so I guess that ends that crazy speculation as to what hat he'll wear.
#RedSox have a live Press Conference with Pedro at Fenway Park at 4, so I guess that ends that crazy speculation as to what hat he'll wear.
Rosenthal had an interesting idea the other day--consider a vote cast for a guy as a constant going forward. So, someone votes for Schilling this year, next year his vote for Schilling is "in the bank," and he gets the 10 (or 12) to fill out with other players.
Still don't totally understand why it can't just be a wide-open ballot, but that was one idea.
Still don't totally understand why it can't just be a wide-open ballot, but that was one idea.
Trenni Kusnierek @trenni 7m7 minutes ago
Hear from the newest member of the HOF at 4pm. We'll carry the Pedro Martinez press conference live at 4pm on @CSNNE TV
Hear from the newest member of the HOF at 4pm. We'll carry the Pedro Martinez press conference live at 4pm on @CSNNE TV
And for those of you away from the TV
Boston Red Sox @RedSox 7m7 minutes ago
Tune in live at 4pm ET for a press conference from Fenway Park: http://atmlb.com/1w0namh #PedroHOF
Boston Red Sox @RedSox 7m7 minutes ago
Tune in live at 4pm ET for a press conference from Fenway Park: http://atmlb.com/1w0namh #PedroHOF
I like that idea and would be happy to see it come to pass, but as JtB said, why can't it just be a wide-open ballot? Why does it need to be that complicated?HangingW/ScottCooper said:
I'm actually pretty happy today (notwithstanding the completely blank ballot and only 51% casting 10 votes). I was expecting the class to be only RJ, Pedro, and Smoltz, so Biggio getting in is a bonus. I know he was only 2 votes shy last year but with the overcrowding on the ballot and the BBWAA I wasn't very confident. On top of that, guys like Piazza, Raines, Bagwell, and Schilling seem to be gaining momentum. Better results than I expected, but still not good enough.
Also: PEDRO!
Correct me if I'm wrong, but I believe the team store can start selling Pedro jerseys again with his HOF election
Laser Show said:
That's correct. I asked last year and they thought he would be eligible after the Red Sox HOF election, but I guess that's not as definitive as the real Hall of Fame. Player t-shirts and Jerseys will be available for purchase before the induction ceremony. I wouldn't be surprised to see them available within the month.
HangingW/ScottCooper said:
It's about time; my Pedro player t-shirt was getting a bit worn out due to age.
FYI, the video they're playing now is on the available videos on MLB.com so you can get a cleaner copy of it.
I plan on buying 3 t-shirts and a jersey, possibly both a home and away jersey.Smiling Joe Hesketh said:
Pedro Martinez @45PedroMartinez 11s11 seconds ago
I wouldn't have wanted any other way. I wanted to embarrass any team out there; it was a great honor to have done in a PED era.
how is he tweeting?
I wouldn't have wanted any other way. I wanted to embarrass any team out there; it was a great honor to have done in a PED era.
how is he tweeting?
CSNNE just tweeted a link to a piece from Felger saying he's skeptical about Pedro doing it clean. God I hate this town sometimes.
.J. Quinn @TJQuinnESPN 2m2 minutes ago
One of my favorite Pedro stories: went to the DR once with Christian Red and hung around Manoguyabo, where Pedro is from. (1)
T.J. Quinn @TJQuinnESPN 1m1 minute ago
We gave a local guy $20 to play tour guide. He pointed to a school: "Pedro built that." A hospital: "Pedro built that." (2)
One of my favorite Pedro stories: went to the DR once with Christian Red and hung around Manoguyabo, where Pedro is from. (1)
T.J. Quinn @TJQuinnESPN 1m1 minute ago
We gave a local guy $20 to play tour guide. He pointed to a school: "Pedro built that." A hospital: "Pedro built that." (2)
T.J. Quinn @TJQuinnESPN 1m1 minute ago
He pointed to a road: "Pedro built that." Several businesses: "Pedro gave the guy the money." Not one thing had his name on it. Not one.
He pointed to a road: "Pedro built that." Several businesses: "Pedro gave the guy the money." Not one thing had his name on it. Not one.
Alex Speier with a mind boggling scenario - Pedro pitching in this run-scoring environment.
Pedro promptly mentions Bumgarner and Kershaw.
Pedro promptly mentions Bumgarner and Kershaw.
paraphrasing,
every game was sold out, first game was sold out, last game was sold out, middle game was sold out
every game was sold out, first game was sold out, last game was sold out, middle game was sold out
Laser Show said:
The child-like wonderment in his eyes as he talked about what they could do if they don't make any changes to the mound, or in talking about Koufax was awesome. The man loves this game, his craft most of all, and it shows in every syllable he dedicates to talking about the game.