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Originally Posted by fabiani12333
I think this change is meant to reduce the pool of candidates over time so that players with a stronger case can get more attention and support.
But ultimately, it seems to be a way to eliminate players like Bonds and Clemens from future consideration by committees that might be more inclined to vote for them.
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This isn't like 5 years after retirement with a threshold to stay on for 10 years. The committee just picks 8 players. You don't need rules for staying on. If the committee feels like a player is being over looked than add him. At some point, you are just quibbling about the 9th or 10th "most eligible" player. I don't see many players not getting a fair shake.
Yes, i agree with you. This feels directed at Bonds and Clemens. They don't want them in and don't want to talk about it each vote.