</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">Originally posted by Jason Moyer:
<strong> </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">Originally posted by JimServo:
<strong>Alan Trammell, and Larkin should probably get in. However, I don't like the argument that because THIS guy is in the hall, then THIS guy should be in the hall. For more on those questionable picks (Bancroft, Schalk) be sure to read Bill James's
The Politics of Glory. Classic stuff.</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">I dunno about the politics of Schalk, but I was pretty sure he was in because he revolutionized the catcher position...
Personally, I'm just surprised Richie Ashburn ever made the hall, especially playing in the same league as someone like Mays.
Jason</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">Ashburn was a good ball-player, but I agree with you. He could get on base, and played good defense, but he had zero power, and was somewhat fast but never stole more than 30 or so bases. However, I just think the Hall factors in so many things (fan appeal, playing with only 1-2 clubs, durability) as well....but I don't think we'll ever be able to truly understand who and who shouldn't be inducted into the Hall of Fame.