justincredible
Posts: 32,056
Jan 9, 2012 2:26pm
He would have the highest ERA in the Hall by .10 points if elected. His ERA was 3.90 and the current highest ERA is 3.80. Not saying he does or doesn't deserve it.Sonofanump;1045111 wrote:I do not understand the voting logic if Jack Morris is not in.
GoChiefs
Posts: 16,754
Jan 9, 2012 2:54pm
Crimson streak
Posts: 9,002
Jan 9, 2012 3:02pm
I know I might be the minority but I would love to see Pete rose make it soon
IggyPride00
Posts: 6,482
Jan 9, 2012 3:04pm
Has anyone seen the %'s posted anywhere? I am interested to see if anyone else made a move up the ballot for future years.
Frothy Walrus
Posts: 87
Jan 9, 2012 3:05pm
[LEFT][INDENT]@SBerthiaumeESPNSteve Berthiaume [/INDENT]IggyPride00;1045207 wrote:Has anyone seen the %'s posted anywhere? I am interested to see if anyone else made a move up the ballot for future years.
75% of BBWAA vote needed for HOF election: B. Larkin 86%, J. Morris 67%, J. Bagwell 56%, Lee Smith 51%, T. Raines 49%
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Heretic
Posts: 18,820
Jan 9, 2012 3:05pm
BREAKING NEWS: If Barry Larkin is voted in, Justin will buy everyone on the site a NEW IPAD!!!
ernest_t_bass
Posts: 24,984
Jan 9, 2012 3:09pm
I thought you were bandededededed.Frothy Walrus;1045208 wrote:[LEFT][INDENT]@SBerthiaumeESPNSteve Berthiaume [/INDENT]
75% of BBWAA vote needed for HOF election: B. Larkin 86%, J. Morris 67%, J. Bagwell 56%, Lee Smith 51%, T. Raines 49%
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So does this mean B. Larkin is the only inductee this year? How sweet, if so.
GoChiefs
Posts: 16,754
Jan 9, 2012 3:11pm
ernest_t_bass;1045212 wrote:I thought you were bandededededed.
So does this mean B. Larkin is the only inductee this year? How sweet, if so.
Yes.
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vball10set
Posts: 24,795
Jan 9, 2012 3:14pm
http://espn.go.com/mlb/hof12/story/_/id/7443141/ex-cincinnati-reds-great-barry-larkin-elected-baseball-hall-fame
.Former Cincinnati Reds shortstop and current ESPN analyst Barry Larkin was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame on Monday, getting 86.4 percent of the vote by the Baseball Writers' Association of America.
A player needs at least 75 percent to gain election. A 12-time All-Star and the 1995 NL MVP, Larkin got 62.1 percent of the vote last year, falling 75 votes short as Roberto Alomar and Bert Blyleven were elected
justincredible
Posts: 32,056
Jan 9, 2012 3:19pm
Anyone else planning on going to Cooperstown?
THE4RINGZ
Posts: 16,816
Jan 9, 2012 3:21pm
THE4RINGZ;1045073 wrote:Congratulations to Barry, and Red's fans everywhere. Well deserved honor.
Now it is official.
GoChiefs
Posts: 16,754
Jan 9, 2012 3:22pm
justincredible;1045233 wrote:Anyone else planning on going to Cooperstown?
If I can get around work I plan on it.
Midstate01
Posts: 14,766
Jan 9, 2012 3:35pm
I grew up playing shortstop only because of Larkin. I wanted to be like him so bad. So pumped for Barry and the reds!!
DeyDurkie5
Posts: 11,324
Jan 9, 2012 3:55pm
nicely done barry
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vball10set
Posts: 24,795
Jan 9, 2012 3:58pm
Moeller represent--congrat's to Barry and the entire Larkin family :thumbup:
osu45804
Posts: 6,188
Jan 9, 2012 4:23pm
The Captain!! #11 My favorite player of all-time growing up even before Griffey... I loved Larkin & it's very well deserved
wes_mantooth
Posts: 17,977
Jan 9, 2012 4:28pm
couple obvious snubs...
and....
and....
SportsAndLady
Posts: 35,632
Jan 9, 2012 4:38pm
tiger2003 what are you doing on wes' account?wes_mantooth;1045326 wrote:couple obvious snubs...
and....
wes_mantooth
Posts: 17,977
Jan 9, 2012 4:41pm
Sorry, I was just watching "Its always sunny christmas" and Mac goes into a huge rant about these two players...hilarious.
Ironman92
Posts: 49,363
Jan 9, 2012 5:12pm
Yeah! Great for Barry
Bagwell jumped a huge amount....great,great player....he did roids....zero proof but zero doubt
Bagwell jumped a huge amount....great,great player....he did roids....zero proof but zero doubt
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Sonofanump
Jan 9, 2012 5:13pm
I am pretty sure that I could hit it into the left field seats at old Tigers stadium. Disclaimer: Not from Michigan and not a Tigers fan.justincredible;1045183 wrote:He would have the highest ERA in the Hall by .10 points if elected. His ERA was 3.90 and the current highest ERA is 3.80. Not saying he does or doesn't deserve it.
SportsAndLady
Posts: 35,632
Jan 9, 2012 5:14pm
Gettin into it w/ rutgers fans over this..theyre saying larkin shouldn't be in SMH
justincredible
Posts: 32,056
Jan 9, 2012 5:42pm
SportsAndLady;1045355 wrote:Gettin into it w/ rutgers fans over this..theyre saying larkin shouldn't be in SMH
They are idiots. Tell them I said so.
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dave
Posts: 4,558
Jan 9, 2012 5:54pm
I'll be going to Cooperstown for this.
justincredible
Posts: 32,056
Jan 9, 2012 5:56pm
dave;1045396 wrote:I'll be going to Cooperstown for this.
Neat. There are no open rooms within an hour drive. I plan on camping.