More trivia

[broncosmitty]

I'd vote for him too. Posey's getting in.

Munson and Freehan have been waiting for decades. I don’t see why Buster would get in before either of them do.

 

[calsnowskier]

For me, the “sniff test” is a real factor for the Hall. It is probably the same thing that msg calls the “it” factor.

Posey has that, no question.

 

[calsnowskier]

Munson and Freehan have been waiting for decades. I don’t see why Buster would get in before either of them do.

Recency bias

 

[msgkings322]

Munson and Freehan have been waiting for decades. I don’t see why Buster would get in before either of them do.

I do

 

[broncosmitty]

I’m sensing some bias.

 

[msgkings322]

For me, the “sniff test” is a real factor for the Hall. It is probably the same thing that msg calls the “it” factor.

Posey has that, no question.

Exactly. Some guys come into the league and you just say 'that guy is the real deal'. Jeter had that maybe more than anyone, that's why his hype is stronger than his resume.

 

[msgkings322]

I’m sensing some bias.

The writers are biased too.

 

[Cedrique]

I don't see how it's possible for Molina to not make the Hall of Fame.

not as a pitcher. That cat had no "stuff"

 

[Cedrique]

Munson and Freehan have been waiting for decades. I don’t see why Buster would get in before either of them do.

Yeah no doubt. On a side note I thought the black box audio from Munson was interesting. "aww fuck, there goes the instrument panel.....Oh well, they made an exception for Clemente, I'm sure I'll be in by next year.................."

 

[calsnowskier]

Yeah no doubt. On a side note I thought the black box audio from Munson was interesting. "aww fuck, there goes the instrument panel.....Oh well, they made an exception for Clemente, I'm sure I'll be in by next year.................."

If he was refering to a Plutonian year, he still has plenty of time.

 

[Cedrique]

If he was refering to a Plutonian year, he still has plenty of time.

touche'

 

[msgkings322]

Who was the first player to come to the plate as a DH (in 1973)

As usual, no fair looking it up

 

[Cedrique]

Who was the first player to come to the plate as a DH (in 1973)

As usual, no fair looking it up

I think it was Piniella. Or maybe Bobby Murcer

 

[msgkings322]

I think it was Piniella. Or maybe Bobby Murcer

Good guesses but no

 

[Cedrique]

Good guesses but no

Oscar Gamble?

 

[msgkings322]

Oscar Gamble?

Best 'fro in league history but no. Great name too, liked him (especially on the White Sox)

One more guess then I tell you

 

[obxyankeefan]

Ron Blomberg

 

[msgkings322]

Ron Blomberg

Since he was a Yankee I won't accuse you of looking it up LOL

Well played.

 

[Pure Steel]

Since he was a Yankee I won't accuse you of looking it up LOL

Well played.

Layup off the glass for an older Yankee or baseball fan......

 

[obxyankeefan]

Layup off the glass for an older Yankee or baseball fan......

Only reason I ever remember Blomberg's name is that trivia question.