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Old 01-09-2013, 07:12 PM
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How did Piazza not get in?
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Old 01-09-2013, 07:24 PM
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Probably a perception by some that he might have been involved with roids but never got caught ... combined with him being avg at best as a defensive catcher. Plus, they are tougher on guys the first few ballots.

Even though I watched very little baseball, he was a favorite player of mine when he was with the Mets.
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Old 01-09-2013, 07:51 PM
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Probably a perception by some that he might have been involved with roids but never got caught ... combined with him being avg at best as a defensive catcher. Plus, they are tougher on guys the first few ballots.

Even though I watched very little baseball, he was a favorite player of mine when he was with the Mets.
I could be wrong, but I don't remember Piazza's name being linked with the Mitchell report. As far as I'm concerned they dropped the ball with Piazza, he deserved to get in on the first ballot.
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Old 01-09-2013, 08:09 PM
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love to see a side by side of white sox sammy sosa and cubs sosa..
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Old 01-09-2013, 08:15 PM
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How did Piazza not get in?
Total bullsh*t. He's only the greatest offensive catcher in the history of the game.
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Old 01-09-2013, 09:47 PM
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Total bullsh*t. He's only the greatest offensive catcher in the history of the game.
Plus he made the mullet look cool. Not an easy feat.
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Old 01-09-2013, 11:17 PM
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I think the writers sent a message and no offensive players from the so called steroid era got in (or will get in) on their first try.

Biggio and his 3,000 hits didn't get in either, and with Maddox and Glavine eligible next year it could be a long wait for some guys.
I bet Frank Thomas doesn't get in next year in his first year of eligibility either.
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Old 01-10-2013, 06:42 AM
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114 of the ballots, some with explanations.


http://bbwaa.com/13-hof-ballots/
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Old 01-10-2013, 10:00 PM
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Plus he made the mullet look cool. Not an easy feat.
Remember all those rumors about him being gay? I had the chance to meet him in Vegas through a mutual friend. I assure you those rumors were completely false. Either that or the incredible looking women he was with was an act. Incredibly nice guy, too.
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Old 01-11-2013, 09:31 AM
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I'm biased, but I think Biggio's deservingness is greater than Piazza's.
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I'm biased, but I think Biggio's deservingness is greater than Piazza's.
I am too Nick , not only the 3000 hits but an all star at 3 different positions...one of those behind the plate, isn't that correct??
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Old 01-11-2013, 05:16 PM
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I am too Nick , not only the 3000 hits but an all star at 3 different positions...one of those behind the plate, isn't that correct??
Yes. I'm not sure he was an all star as a catcher, but he started at least 300 games at C, 2B and CF.
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Travesty. Best offensive catcher ever and a fan favorite. He will get in next year.
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I think the Home run records should be vacated and returned to Maris and Hammering Hank. Am I alone in this thinking?
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Travesty. Best offensive catcher ever and a fan favorite. He will get in next year.
Neither.....which fans ? loser Met fans ? Lenny Dykstra was a favorite of those fans too. Pudge Rodriguez is a hall of fame catcher, Piazza is no Pudge, Rodriguez or Fisk.
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Old 01-10-2013, 10:28 AM
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How did Piazza not get in?

2 reasons. Clemens whipping that bat at his head, and being a little light in the spikes. Next year.

Still no Luis Tiant ? what a farce
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Old 01-10-2013, 11:23 AM
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2 reasons. Clemens whipping that bat at his head, and being a little light in the spikes. Next year.

Still no Luis Tiant ? what a farce
This might just be your finest work ever. Well done.
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2 reasons. Clemens whipping that bat at his head, and being a little light in the spikes. Next year.

Still no Luis Tiant ? what a farce
care to clarify that?
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care to clarify that?
There were always rumors that Mr. Piazza was a "switch" hitter, so to speak.

Not that it should affect his baseball status.
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Old 01-11-2013, 10:41 AM
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There were always rumors that Mr. Piazza was a "switch" hitter, so to speak.

Not that it should affect his baseball status.
yeah, i knew there were the occasional rumors. has nothing to do with baseball ability or hall of fame eligibility. just trying to give AS a hard time, because his comment was out of line.
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