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Post by Saint on Nov 9, 2018 21:21:37 GMT -6
He announced his retirement today. As a catcher, he was one of the best ever during his peak. Unfortunately his peak was relatively short.
And while he had some decent seasons as a 1B, they certainly weren't HoF-worthy seasons.
Still, an MVP, 6 AS appearances, 3 batting titles, 3 GGs, and 2000+ Hits and .300+ AVG say a lot.
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Post by batman007 on Nov 9, 2018 22:53:45 GMT -6
His hair definitely deserves to be in. It’s flake free and head and shoulders above the competition.
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Post by abregmanfan on Nov 10, 2018 9:11:36 GMT -6
He announced his retirement today. As a catcher, he was one of the best ever during his peak. Unfortunately his peak was relatively short. And while he had some decent seasons as a 1B, they certainly weren't HoF-worthy seasons. Still, an MVP, 6 AS appearances, 3 batting titles, 3 GGs, and 2000+ Hits and .300+ AVG say a lot. I say Yes. |
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Post by blcoach8 on Nov 10, 2018 10:17:08 GMT -6
possibly
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Post by thomasj13 on Nov 10, 2018 10:33:13 GMT -6
He announced his retirement today. As a catcher, he was one of the best ever during his peak. Unfortunately his peak was relatively short. And while he had some decent seasons as a 1B, they certainly weren't HoF-worthy seasons. Still, an MVP, 6 AS appearances, 3 batting titles, 3 GGs, and 2000+ Hits and .300+ AVG say a lot. borderline to above borderline HOF candidate...will not get in on the first or second ballot. |
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Post by Saint on Nov 10, 2018 11:02:19 GMT -6
Yeah, certainly not first ballot. I think he compares favorably to some other HoF catchers. Not Pudge or Yogi, but Gary Carter? Sure.
Course, I think Ted Simmons and Torre should be too...
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Post by blcoach8 on Nov 10, 2018 12:57:16 GMT -6
Yeah, certainly not first ballot. I think he compares favorably to some other HoF catchers. Not Pudge or Yogi, but Gary Carter? Sure. Course, I think Ted Simmons and Torre should be too... Simmons and Torre both were as good or better than Mauer. |
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Post by unionstation82 on Nov 10, 2018 14:50:42 GMT -6
He announced his retirement today. As a catcher, he was one of the best ever during his peak. Unfortunately his peak was relatively short. And while he had some decent seasons as a 1B, they certainly weren't HoF-worthy seasons. Still, an MVP, 6 AS appearances, 3 batting titles, 3 GGs, and 2000+ Hits and .300+ AVG say a lot. If he only played catcher for more seasons, I’d have said an easy yes to his chances. |
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Post by abregmanfan on Nov 10, 2018 16:06:15 GMT -6
I am getting old. I remember the day he signed his big contract. I was heading home from work and they were talking about it on the radio. Class Act.
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Post by Saint on Nov 10, 2018 16:42:48 GMT -6
Yeah, certainly not first ballot. I think he compares favorably to some other HoF catchers. Not Pudge or Yogi, but Gary Carter? Sure. Course, I think Ted Simmons and Torre should be too... Simmons and Torre both were as good or better than Mauer. I think Mauer was a better all-around catcher, but he caught less and had a shorter career than both. How Torre didn't make the HoF as a player is crazy. |
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Post by blcoach8 on Nov 10, 2018 16:58:51 GMT -6
Simmons and Torre both were as good or better than Mauer. I think Mauer was a better all-around catcher, but he caught less and had a shorter career than both. How Torre didn't make the HoF as a player is crazy. Torre should have been voted in a long time ago. I have no problem with Mauer going into the HOF, but, I think Torre and Ted Simmons should be in, too. |
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