[Mick]

Had my weekly conference call with two old teammates. As usual about 58 of the 65 minutes was baseball. Hall of Fame was center stage. The second baseman thought Minoso and Hodges should be picked, the catcher said that he would commit suicide if AJ ever made it and I just want Allie Reynolds to be voted in. Minoso is a close call IMO. We all agreed on Dick Allen (when we first saw him play it was "Ritchie"). I hope Clemens never gets in and though I hated Bonds when I worked around him I believe he merits the Hall. Same for Pete Rose.

If you want a treat find Ted Williams induction speech on Youtube. A classic from a guy who hated to make speeches.

I wonder why Dick Allen never was elected?  Best he ever did was 18.9% of the vote.  Of the 412 players who have had at least 7,000 plate appearances since 1900, Dick Allen has the 12th best OPS+ number at 156+.  Rookie of the year.  1972 MVP.  7 time all star.  Integrated several southern minor leagues in 1960-62.

[Mick]

Had my weekly conference call with two old teammates. As usual about 58 of the 65 minutes was baseball. Hall of Fame was center stage. The second baseman thought Minoso and Hodges should be picked, the catcher said that he would commit suicide if AJ ever made it and I just want Allie Reynolds to be voted in. Minoso is a close call IMO. We all agreed on Dick Allen (when we first saw him play it was "Ritchie"). I hope Clemens never gets in and though I hated Bonds when I worked around him I believe he merits the Hall. Same for Pete Rose.

If you want a treat find Ted Williams induction speech on Youtube. A classic from a guy who hated to make speeches.

I wonder why Dick Allen never was elected?  Best he ever did was 18.9% of the vote.  Of the 412 players who have had at least 7,000 plate appearances since 1900, Dick Allen has the 12th best OPS+ number at 156+.  Rookie of the year.  1972 MVP.  7 time all star.  Integrated several southern minor leagues in 1960-62.