This all works if you ignore the two draft picks on the table, and the cost we are paying for Gregg (and that he probably wouldn't have gotten $10 million in arbitration).
so you would vote for tommy john, andre dawson, jack morris and mo vaughn, but not alan trammell? please provide some sort of logical reason for this. I got to 10 before I noticed him.
My ballot: • Bert Blyleven • Andre Dawson • Rickey Henderson • Tommy John • Mark McGwire • Jack Morris • Dale Murphy • Tim Raines • Lee Smith • Mo Vaughn But then, I'm a "Big Hall" guy.
I was convinced about the LH-hitter theory after the playoffs, too, but I think the statistical evidence is pretty clear against it, unless you believe that you only need one in the playoffs and not against good RHers in the regular season.
Cubs fans, like all sports fans, think they have an identifying feature that makes them distinct from all the other sports fans out there. Understand that, and exploit it, and you can be a beloved owner.
The players are competitive professionals. They will do their best, at at least a reasonable imitation, regardless of whether they respect the manager.
I know it's not technically relevant, but tonight could put them back to more wins than losses, which is important to me. Hard to beat last game, though, that was awesome.