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sixto · 06-15-2004, 11:04 AM

I'd say Ivan Rodriguez cinched his immortality by "leading" the Marlins to the World Series. He is a good player who had a great peak season despite walking just 24 times. Also aging surprisingly well for a catcher.

I don't care too much for Posada. The Hall of Fame is not for players who could have been great if given the playing time - a lot more people would be in if so. Javy Lopez has a better case, but still, I don't see it. He matches perfectly with the dozens and dozens of Fred Lynn types who will never be in the HOF.

06-15-2004, 11:04 AM	#39
sixto Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 2,271	I'd say Ivan Rodriguez cinched his immortality by "leading" the Marlins to the World Series. He is a good player who had a great peak season despite walking just 24 times. Also aging surprisingly well for a catcher. I don't care too much for Posada. The Hall of Fame is not for players who could have been great if given the playing time - a lot more people would be in if so. Javy Lopez has a better case, but still, I don't see it. He matches perfectly with the dozens and dozens of Fred Lynn types who will never be in the HOF.