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True Dough

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1. I've been hearing quite a bit of chatter about this

Reply to ProfessorGAC (Original post)

Wed Jan 25, 2023, 11:40 PM

Jan 2023

on sports talk podcasts. Some pundits think Rolen got in because the HoF voters (the Baseball Writers Association of America) felt pressure after having so few inductees over the past few years.

Here's their recent voting record:

2023 - Scott Rolen

2022 - David Ortiz

2021 - Nobody

2020 - Derek Jeter and Larry Walker

Others point out that Rolen arguably is not as worthy as some players on the outside looking in, even ones not entangled in the steroid/PEDs controversy. Players like Jeff Kent, Nomar Garciaparra, Kenny Lofton, Hal McRae, Bobby Abreu, etc.

And Don Mattingly!! Don't forget about Donnie Baseball!

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