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I would take Smoltz over Schilling. Smoltz has amazing numbers, and he spent a few years as the best closer in baseball, which hurt his stellar wins total.
Thomas is a lock. The guy was an offensive Juggernaut. In the mid 90s he was the most dominant hitter in all baseball.
Alot of voters look at numbers, but they know numbers dont always tell the story. Mussina has great numbers, but honestly, his stuff isnt all time great. If Blyleven was on the teams Moose was, he would have 40 more wins at least.
Gammons always looks for a period of dominance, where they were the best. Gold Gloves count alot too. Vizquel is the best defensive SS ever IMHO, so if he doesnt go in, its BS.
Helton's numbers are inflated a bit, but his away stats are still impressive, so I think if he keeps playing 8 more years he will be borderline.
Sheffield wont make it. He was consistent, but he was never a top guy, plus he did roids.
I think Mcgriff should get considered, but he wont make it. I loved the Crime Dog.
Edgar shouldnt go in. I liked him, but I hate the DH rule, and not playing the field should hurt him. According to Baseball Reference, his stats are similar to the following.
# Will Clark (902)
# John Olerud (885)
# Moises Alou (876)
# Bernie Williams (860)
# Bob Johnson (857)
# Paul O'Neill (852)
# Ellis Burks (850)
# Orlando Cepeda (840) *
# Larry Walker (837)
# Shawn Green (831)
Would you vote for any of them? Now take away these guys fielding, would you vote now?
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