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Underrated Raines Merits Call From Cooperstown

Submitted by Lee, Nov 30, 2007 06:37

It seems to me that the hall of fame is for those players who universally revered as dominant at their position in their era. If Tim Raines did what Ricky Henderson did, but Ricky did it better (and he did), then Raines does not belong in the hall.

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He's a Hall of Famer and it is obvious to anyone who watched him play in his prime. It's not... [MORE]

Rob

Nov 30, 2007 21:47

It seems to me that the hall of fame is for those players who universally revered as dominant at their...

Lee

Nov 30, 2007 06:37

Raines has, by far, the most runs scored of any hall of fame candidate from the modern era. Eligible HOF Candidates... [MORE]

DanG

Nov 29, 2007 09:15

You're absolutely correct about Raines. And also the chances of him being elected to the HOF. This happens all the... [MORE]

Tom Donnee

Nov 29, 2007 07:29

Raines' numbers are strong enough that you needn't resort to foolish assertions like "Manny Ramirez has never had a... [MORE]

Scott Ross

Dec 3, 2007 18:25

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