Ha11 of Fame announcement today

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Jan 9, 2012 9:15am
Barry Larkin should be getting the call today. Do you think anyone else gets in? I think Bagwell deserves it and should get in but probably won't. I wouldn't be too upset with Larkin being the only inductee. It will make the induction weekend less crowded.
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Jan 9, 2012 9:33am
Larkin and I'd like to see The Crime Dog get in even though he's a Brave.
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Jan 9, 2012 9:36am
If Larkin doesn't get in, I am going to gouge my eyes out.
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Jan 9, 2012 9:41am
ernest_t_bass;1044706 wrote:If Larkin doesn't get in, I am going to gouge my eyes out.
Hopefully he doesn't get in then.
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Jan 9, 2012 9:48am
ernest_t_bass;1044706 wrote:If Larkin doesn't get in, I am going to gouge my eyes out.
Please post on youtube.
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Jan 9, 2012 9:52am
like_that;1044711 wrote:Hopefully he doesn't get in then.
Dang, I'm almost with you here.
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Jan 9, 2012 9:54am
justincredible;1044730 wrote:Dang, I'm almost with you here.
Yeah, I like Larkin, but he can get in next year when ETB's eyes are gouged out. That would be perfect, ETB wouldn't be able to see him get inducted.

Who are the other notable players that are eligible for induction? I always find it ridiculous how the baseball HOF operates.
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Jan 9, 2012 9:59am
like_that;1044732 wrote:Yeah, I like Larkin, but he can get in next year when ETB's eyes are gouged out. That would be perfect, ETB wouldn't be able to see him get inducted.


Reps for this. I think even ernest will lol.
like_that;1044732 wrote:Who are the other notable players that are eligible for induction? I always find it ridiculous how the baseball HOF operates.
Bagwell, Jack Morris, Lee Smith. Bernie Williams is the biggest name of the first year guys and has zero chance.
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Jan 9, 2012 10:04am
justincredible;1044739 wrote:Reps for this. I think even ernest will lol.



Bagwell, Jack Morris, Lee Smith. Bernie Williams is the biggest name of the first year guys and has zero chance.
Other than Bernie's 4 rings, his stats really don't spell out "hall of famer" to me. I think he has a better chance of being inducted to the Rock and Roll HOF.
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Jan 9, 2012 10:08am
like_that;1044743 wrote:Other than Bernie's 4 rings, his stats really don't spell out "hall of famer" to me. I think he has a better chance of being inducted to the Rock and Roll HOF.
He's pretty close according to baseball-reference. I think if he ever gets in it would be through the veterans committee. He just never screamed hall of famer to me. A good player, but not an all-time great.

http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/w/willibe02.shtml
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Jan 9, 2012 10:31am
like_that;1044711 wrote:Hopefully he doesn't get in then.
justincredible;1044730 wrote:Dang, I'm almost with you here.
Um, guysth, I can still have the computer read to me the chatterererer.
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Jan 9, 2012 10:49am
ernest_t_bass;1044786 wrote:Um, guysth, I can still have the computer read to me the chatterererer.
I can make the OC incompatible with accessibility software.
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Jan 9, 2012 10:51am
justincredible;1044829 wrote:I can make the OC incompatible with accessibility software.
Why are you the way you are?

#BarryLarkin #Reds
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Jan 9, 2012 10:59am
ernest_t_bass;1044835 wrote:Why are you the way you are?

#BarryLarkin #Reds
'Cause I'm bored.
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Jan 9, 2012 1:13pm
Larkin is in!! My favorite player of all-time!!
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Jan 9, 2012 1:40pm
Congratulations to Barry, and Red's fans everywhere. Well deserved honor.
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Jan 9, 2012 1:43pm
se-alum;1045027 wrote:Larkin is in!! My favorite player of all-time!!
THE4RINGZ;1045073 wrote:Congratulations to Barry, and Red's fans everywhere. Well deserved honor.


Wait. Wut? He's in? I thought the announcement wasn't until 3:00.
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Jan 9, 2012 1:46pm
se-alum;1045027 wrote:Larkin is in!! My favorite player of all-time!!
Link?

The announcement is at 3pm.
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Jan 9, 2012 1:48pm
How many tens of dollars will the value of your baseball card collection incrase now Justin?????
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Jan 9, 2012 1:53pm
I do not understand the voting logic if Jack Morris is not in.
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Jan 9, 2012 1:54pm
THE4RINGZ;1045099 wrote:How many tens of dollars will the value of your baseball card collection incrase now Justin?????
Threeve. At least.
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Jan 9, 2012 1:55pm
Sonofanump;1045111 wrote:I do not understand the voting logic if Jack Morris is not in.

If you can figure out the voting for the MLB HOF please let the rest of us in on your secret, because it almost never makes any sense.
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Jan 9, 2012 1:57pm
I was just looking ahead at next year's ballot, and there are some huge names coming up.

I am wondering if we see voters looking to clear the ranks this year of certain guys as next year is sure to be tough with all the big names and controversy coming up.

2013:
Barry Bonds, Roger Clemens, Craig Biggio, Curt Schilling, Sammy Sosa, Mike Piazza, Kenny Lofton, David Wells, Julio Franco
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Jan 9, 2012 1:58pm
THE4RINGZ;1045115 wrote:If you can figure out the voting for the MLB HOF please let the rest of us in on your secret, because it almost never makes any sense.
1. Take three tabs of high-grade acid.

2. Wait until walls start to melt.

3. Look at ballot.

4. Try to make decision.

5. Trogdor voted into Hall of Fame.

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Jan 9, 2012 2:16pm
I got a text that said it was leaked somewhere on Twitter. I don't have access to check it right now, so maybe some bad info?