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Objectively so does Shannon, yet he is beloved by us fans. Who cares.robbotis wrote: One, Santo sucks as a broadcaster
So Ted Williams doesn't deserve it? Why does a team's failures count against a player's success? One guy can't will his team to a championship in baseball.robbotis wrote: Two, he's got no rings. I'm not saying Shannon should be in the Hall, but either should Santo.
I don't agree. He's by far the best defender at his position ever, and it's a defensive-minded position. To me, I think that's good enough to be in the Hall of Fame.ndistops wrote:
BTW, Bill Mazeroski should be forcibly ejected from the Hall of Fame.
Boyer was a childhood favorite, but I don't view him as a HoFer. He was a significant player in Cards history, however, and the fact that he is the only non-HoF Cardinal to have his number retired speaks volumes.But our winners tonight: The Baseball Hall of Fame Committee on Veterans. Given a choice of such overlooked immortals as Gil Hodges and Ron Santo, Jim Kaat and Maury Wills, and such movers-and-shakers as Dodger owner Walter O'Malley, and players' union founder Marvin Miller.
Today, they elected... nobody.
Santo came closest -- five votes short of the spot in the Hall of Fame he has long deserved. There will not be another vote until 2009... 2011 for the non-players.
The electors -- including 61 current Hall of Famers -- should voluntarily resign their positions, or be compelled to. They have made fools of themselves. Again.
The Baseball Hall of Fame Committee on Veterans, Tuesday's Worst Persons In The World!
let's see...brooks robinson, in the hall of fame, only hit over .300 twice....only had 100 rbi's twice, never scored 100 runs and struck out more than he walked...guess they should kick him out by your reasoning.M1IRONMIKE wrote:Santo was a Cub and therefore does not belong!!!! He only hit over 300 3 times, only had 100+ rbis 4 times and scored 100 runs once. He struck out more than he walked. He was an average MLB player that has been overhyped for years.
Quit crying Santo....... you suck......live with it
You're missing the foundation for his point. The first sentence.Wekse5 wrote:let's see...brooks robinson, in the hall of fame, only hit over .300 twice....only had 100 rbi's twice, never scored 100 runs and struck out more than he walked...guess they should kick him out by your reasoning.M1IRONMIKE wrote:Santo was a Cub and therefore does not belong!!!! He only hit over 300 3 times, only had 100+ rbis 4 times and scored 100 runs once. He struck out more than he walked. He was an average MLB player that has been overhyped for years.
Quit crying Santo....... you suck......live with it
btw, i know about brooks' all-star appearances and gg's...just making a point.
yea, i'm still trying to get over the fact that his first sentence is such a strong argument.thrill wrote:You're missing the foundation for his point. The first sentence.Wekse5 wrote:let's see...brooks robinson, in the hall of fame, only hit over .300 twice....only had 100 rbi's twice, never scored 100 runs and struck out more than he walked...guess they should kick him out by your reasoning.M1IRONMIKE wrote:Santo was a Cub and therefore does not belong!!!! He only hit over 300 3 times, only had 100+ rbis 4 times and scored 100 runs once. He struck out more than he walked. He was an average MLB player that has been overhyped for years.
Quit crying Santo....... you suck......live with it
btw, i know about brooks' all-star appearances and gg's...just making a point.
Well it's true. He was a Cub. Can't really argue that one.Wekse5 wrote:yea, i'm still trying to get over the fact that his first sentence is such a strong argument.thrill wrote:You're missing the foundation for his point. The first sentence.Wekse5 wrote:let's see...brooks robinson, in the hall of fame, only hit over .300 twice....only had 100 rbi's twice, never scored 100 runs and struck out more than he walked...guess they should kick him out by your reasoning.M1IRONMIKE wrote:Santo was a Cub and therefore does not belong!!!! He only hit over 300 3 times, only had 100+ rbis 4 times and scored 100 runs once. He struck out more than he walked. He was an average MLB player that has been overhyped for years.
Quit crying Santo....... you suck......live with it
btw, i know about brooks' all-star appearances and gg's...just making a point.
Personally I don't think his defense was so overwhelming to compensate for his average offensive skills but the thing that bothers me the most is his constant crying for induction.thrill wrote:Well it's true. He was a Cub. Can't really argue that one.Wekse5 wrote:yea, i'm still trying to get over the fact that his first sentence is such a strong argument.thrill wrote:You're missing the foundation for his point. The first sentence.Wekse5 wrote:let's see...brooks robinson, in the hall of fame, only hit over .300 twice....only had 100 rbi's twice, never scored 100 runs and struck out more than he walked...guess they should kick him out by your reasoning.M1IRONMIKE wrote:Santo was a Cub and therefore does not belong!!!! He only hit over 300 3 times, only had 100+ rbis 4 times and scored 100 runs once. He struck out more than he walked. He was an average MLB player that has been overhyped for years.
Quit crying Santo....... you suck......live with it
btw, i know about brooks' all-star appearances and gg's...just making a point.