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Old 02-01-2015, 08:06 PM   #20
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Orcin, I have to agree with RchW. I think the word compiler needs defusing though. All that's meant by it is that his case for the Hall is more defined more by his longevity than his peak. There's absolutely nothing wrong with that. His numbers are plenty good enough for the HoF, and I don't see where anyone is disputing that.
Thanks for the support. Of course I meant no insult. I'll quibble with your definition though. Rose could have retired after the 1979 season and been a first ballot HoFer. I don't think his case is defined by his longevity, instead his longevity did nothing for his case. Ichiro is heading in that direction too.
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