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Originally Posted by Skipscards
This is disappointing. Especially when you consider the limit of 3 votes per ballot. It's almost as if the Hall of Fame is missing the point of honoring its greats & rather toss them all in the graveyard of history. They are once again so worried about Bonds, Clemens, etc getting in, they aren’t even considering the impact outside of the PED era. Any time you create rules based on a select few you end up with unintended consequences.
It also would have eliminated Oliva. Tommy John too.
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Skip, I think those running the Hall of Fame really, really don't want Bonds and Clemens in. They are willing to change the voting rules to ensure they don't have a shot down the line. Even if it hurts other players as a result.