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    3 hours ago, Gugny said:

    I actually consider myself pretty stingy on my personal HOF votes. 
     

    One of my main rules is “if I have to think about it for more than a couple seconds, they likely don’t belong. 

     

    I think both of them belong.

     

    I think the reason Wagner took so long is the same reason pitchers like deGrom (statistically superior, but not a lot of wins because their team sucked) never used to win the Cy Young … it took a while for voters to smarten up. 
     

    For closers, it’s similar to DHs. They don’t play dull games, so they didn’t get votes. 
     

    We’re seeing a shift, which is long overdue. 
     

    I think closers deserve consideration more than designated hitters. 

     

    WRT Wagner, not only does he pass the eye test but the empirical evidence is there, as well.

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    2 hours ago, SinceThe70s said:

    I've said it before, I'm a tough grader when it comes to the HOF. I wouldn't put Wagner in and definitely not Franco. The fact that it took 10 years for Wagner to get in speaks volumes to me. Great player, just not a HOFer in my eyes. 

     

    @Gugny @Another Fan

     

    Sorry, I completely respect your opinions but we're going to agree to disagree on this one. He absolutely belongs.

     

    1) He struck out a third of all batters he faced which is the highest strikeout rate of any pitcher with at least 900 innings. There have been 1,173 pitchers who have thrown 900 innings in the Live Ball Era (since 1920). He ranks:

     

    - First in batting average allowed (.187; Nolan Ryan is second and Sandy Koufax third).

    - First in strikeout percentage (33.2%; Jacob deGrom is second).

    - Second in WHIP (0.994; deGrom is first).

    - Second in OBP allowed (.262; deGrom is first).

    - Second in OPS allowed (.558; Mariano Rivera is first).

    - Third in lowest slugging (.296; Rivera is first and J.R. Richard second).

     

    2) He allowed hits and baserunners less often than most pitchers. He was historically difficult to hit and also did it in the highest leverage situations until the end of his career.

     

    3) His 2.31 ERA and 0.994 WHIP are the best for a southpaw in the Live Ball Era.

     

    4) He was a seven-time All-Star.

     

    It took him 10 years  because, among other things, his career innings total is the lowest among Hall of Fame relievers, he faced more competition from other closers with 600-plus saves, like Mariano Rivera and Trevor Hoffman, and he wasn't great in the post-season.

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    12 minutes ago, Rubes said:

     

    Chiefs fans online are begging McD to guard Kelce the same way he did last time. They think Worthy and Brown will feast all day.

     

     

    They may be right. With Rapp out, does anybody really think that KC won't be taking at least a few deep shots over the Bills' secondary? The safety position has to be a real concern for the Bills. If the front four can't make Mahomes uncomfortable, it could be a long day.

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    On 1/24/2025 at 1:07 PM, Another Fan said:

    @ExWNYer@Gugny@SinceThe70s

     

    happy belated New Year.

     

     

    Any thoughts on Billy Wagner making the Hall of Fame?

     

    To me Johnny Franco seems just as or if not more deserving 

     

    @Gugny @SinceThe70s

     

    Wagner definitely deserved to be elected. It was long overdue, IMO. It's a shame that they made him wait until his very last year of eligibility, but better late than never.

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    On 1/18/2025 at 12:57 PM, PromoTheRobot said:

    Did anyone mention Nick Bakay? Actor, producer, much-loved voice of Norbert on Angry Beavers.

    Angry Beavers Nicksplat GIF by NickRewind

     

    Yes, back on the first page of the thread. He also voiced 'Salem The Cat' on 'Sabrina The Teenage Witch', wrote for and acted in 'The King of Queens' and was a director and producer for the sitcom 'Mom'. That's just the tip of the iceberg. He has a very impressive Hollywood resume.

     

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    2 hours ago, Sierra Foothills said:

    I believe #83 is big Sherman White... helluva football player.

     

    Don't know who the other player is.

     

    #83 is indeed DE Sherman White. The other player is CB Doug Greene (#21). He didn't play long for the Bills...just the 1979 & 1980 seasons.

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    1 minute ago, SageAgainstTheMachine said:


    I’m shocked at how many play callers don’t seem to understand the fundamental parameters of outscoring your opponent *within 60 minutes*.

     

    For guys who played and/or coached most of their lives, it's really amazing the number of them who are so obtuse and neither have any situational awareness nor understanding of analytics.

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    1 minute ago, NoSaint said:


    always been one of those guys that’s gifted above and beyond what he’s given credit for. 
     

    he can be a lot of fun to watch when he’s in rhythm.

     

    He was buried on some bad Detroit teams. He never fully got the credit he deserved, IMO. He's a baller.

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