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Originally Posted by ctorg
I'd also like to give pre-emptive props to Julio Franco. I know a lot of people would disagree with this, but I don't think the HOF should be a pure numbers game. I don't necessarily think it's "who was the best player" as much as "who made the biggest impact" or "who transcended stats to become somewhat mythical", at least in some cases. Franco has had a long and productive career and is showing that a guy who is nearly 50 can still play if he keeps himself in great condition. He's been an inspiration to other players, including Albert Pujols.
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I would be all for putting Julio Franco on the ballot with the assumption that he could never garner the votes to actually get in. What he's done is pretty amazing, just not hall-worthy.