Hall of Fame? Yes or No

[SCUDSBROTHER]

Jones ever been caught enhancing?

[randallscott35]

Ichiro the only one on there I would vote for.

[Gander]

Originally Posted by randallscott35

Ichiro the only one on there I would vote for.

How can you not vote for Chipper Jones, besides the fact you love the Mets (and so does Chipper)?

Him along with Ichiro are locks to me. First ballots.

[randallscott35]

Originally Posted by Gander

How can you not vote for Chipper Jones, besides the fact you love the Mets (and so does Chipper)?

Him along with Ichiro are locks to me. First ballots.

Seriously? I don't think Chipper is a HOF. No Met issue at all.

[Gander]

Originally Posted by randallscott35

Seriously? I don't think Chipper is a HOF. No Met issue at all.

What hasnt he done that would keep him out? His numbers are big and his consistency and longevity amazing. He doesnt have the Cal Ripken streak but he hasnt missed much time. He hits for power and avearge and has hardly had any really off years. His fielding is excellent.

[randallscott35]

Tim, I think he compiles numbers, I've never felt he was a top 5 player in the league over a period of time....I think the HOF should be special.

[Cannon Shell]

Originally Posted by randallscott35

Tim, I think he compiles numbers, I've never felt he was a top 5 player in the league over a period of time....I think the HOF should be special.

The problem with that is that the standard has been set by the prior induction of players.

[santana]

Originally Posted by randallscott35

Ichiro the only one on there I would vote for.

He is a no brainer on my list....greatest contact hitter,,,

[brockguy]

I went to see Seattle play in 2007 just after the all star break and was delighted to finally see Ichiro play. He had just gotten MVP for the all star game and in the 2 games I went to, he went 0-9 Never saw him get on base!!!

[GBBob]

Thome should and will make it. A shame he had no ring, but with those numbers, longevity, no 'roids and his great character..he'll be there

[Cannon Shell]

Originally Posted by GBBob

Thome should and will make it. A shame he had no ring, but with those numbers, longevity, no 'roids and his great character..he'll be there

We assume. While I generally agree, FWIW, the fact is that the era that he played in was a perfect fit for him. Any other era and there is no way he plays that long or has those numbers. Despite the fact that he seems like a great guy and all that it is hard not to wonder about one dimensional power guys like Thome. Virtually every one of his peers with similar numbers have been tainted.

[GBBob]

Originally Posted by Cannon Shell

We assume. While I generally agree, FWIW, the fact is that the era that he played in was a perfect fit for him. Any other era and there is no way he plays that long or has those numbers. Despite the fact that he seems like a great guy and all that it is hard not to wonder about one dimensional power guys like Thome. Virtually every one of his peers with similar numbers have been tainted.

He also played on a lot of very good teams surrounded by good hitters....very hard to pitch around him.

[Gander]

Originally Posted by SCUDSBROTHER

Jones ever been caught enhancing?

I dont think so, just excessive chewing tobacco use which is almost as common as steroids but not quite.

[2Hot4TV]

QUOTE=Cannon Shell]Assuming they finish as expected.

Ichiro Big, A BIG yes for hitting it where they anit, work ethic and character.

Vlad Guerrero, NO

Jim Thome, NO

John Smoltz, yes

Johnny Damon, NO

Trevor Hoffman, Yes

Todd Helton, NO

Chipper Jones, too early

Bobby Abreu, NO

Gary Sheffield, NO

Miguel Tejada, NO

Andy Pettite, NO