Randy Johnson, Pedro Matinez, and John Smoltz are expected to be named to the Hall today. People are wondering if Craig Biggio and Mike Piazza will also make it. There are a lot of great players that aren't getting in because baseball writers just don't feel the obligation.
The problem gets worse every year. The writers act like its their job to keep some players OUT. It's not. Some years there should be five or six. Biggio and Piazza are more than deserving. I'm guessing at least one of those two will not make it. And that will make it more difficult for them to get in next year.
That's a shame. Great numbers over long careers should guarantee you a place in the Hall of Fame. We're not talking average players here. The average writer doesn't know the game any more. And that's a bigger shame.
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