{"id":13083,"date":"2017-11-22T05:15:54","date_gmt":"2017-11-22T11:15:54","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/learningturkey.com\/blog\/?p=13083"},"modified":"2021-12-29T15:38:45","modified_gmt":"2021-12-29T21:38:45","slug":"2018-hall-of-fame-ballot-the-newcomers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/learningturkey.com\/blog\/2017\/11\/2018-hall-of-fame-ballot-the-newcomers\/","title":{"rendered":"2018 Hall Of Fame Ballot \u2013 The Newcomers"},"content":{"rendered":"

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The BBWAA released their ballot for the Hall of Fame class of 2018 on Monday.\u00a0 The results of the vote are due to be revealed on January 24th, with induction taking place next July. \u00a0After Jeff Bagwell, Tim Raines, and Ivan Rodriguez were elected in last year’s voting, the new ballot contains 14 holdovers along with 19 newcomers, which may continue the logjam caused by the current BBWAA rules which limit the number of votes on one ballot to 10 and the ongoing refusal by some writers to vote for players tainted by PEDs, leaving too many qualified candidates fighting for limited spots.\u00a0 Once again, the BBWAA and the Hall may find themselves with a mess on their hands.\u00a0 And that doesn’t even take in to account Joe Morgan’s letter<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Yesterday, we looked at the returning candidates. \u00a0Today,\u00a0it\u2019s time to\u00a0look at\u00a0the newcomers and who may be thankful come January.<\/p>\n

Chris Carpenter<\/strong><\/p>\n

He put together some monster seasons, but lost nearly 4 1\/2 seasons due to injury, leaving his numbers well short of enshrinement.<\/p>\n

Johnny Damon<\/strong><\/p>\n

Probably would not get anywhere near enough support, but he spent many years in a Red Sox or Yankees uniform, so who knows.<\/p>\n

Livan Hernandez
\n<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Cuban ex-pat may get a vote or two, but it should be one and done for him.<\/p>\n

Orlando Hudson<\/strong><\/p>\n

I can’t imagine a world where Orlando Hudson, who finished out his career with the White Sox in 2012, earns a Hall of Fame vote.<\/p>\n

Aubrey Huff<\/b><\/p>\n

Not that he was going to garner any support anyway, but his recent social media posts, falling for the worst of the right wing conspiracies, certainly aren’t helping.<\/p>\n

Jason Isringhausen<\/b><\/p>\n

This has been a weak batch of newly eligible players. no?<\/p>\n

Andruw Jones<\/strong><\/p>\n

Now here is an interesting conundrum.\u00a0 If we stick to his first 11 seasons, it seemed like he was destined for the Hall.\u00a0 His last 7 seasons, though, were so bad that it makes it hard to consider him.\u00a0 This would be a tough choice.<\/p>\n

Chipper Jones
\n<\/strong><\/p>\n

Ah, there we go.\u00a0 A sure-fire, first ballot selection for the long time Brave.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Carlos Lee<\/b><\/p>\n

The former White Sox outfielder may get a little support, but not enough to keep him on the ballot for a second go-around.<\/p>\n

Brad Lidge<\/b><\/p>\n

Lidge was on the mound when the Phillies won the World Series in 2008, but that won’t erase the memories of the huge home runs he gave up in the 2005 post-season, to Albert Pujols and Scott Podsednik.<\/p>\n

Hideki Matsui<\/b>
\n<\/p>\n

A fine player, but nowhere near Hall worthy.<\/p>\n

Kevin Millwood<\/b><\/p>\n

Millwood certainly has nothing to be ashamed of with his 16 year career, but it was nowhere near Hall of Fame worthy.<\/p>\n

Jamie Moyer<\/b><\/p>\n

Moyer’s career started in 1986 and he threw his last pitch at the age of 49.\u00a0 That in and of itself should earn him some consideration.\u00a0 But, there are voters who think being simply good for a long (or very long, in Moyer’s case) time isn’t good enough.\u00a0 I doubt he ever gets in, but should hopefully stick around for a year or two.<\/p>\n

Scott Rolen<\/b><\/p>\n

The 8-time Gold Glover had a sensational career, though not quite a Hall of Fame worthy one.\u00a0 Given the dearth of third baseman in the Hall, though, he may get some support.<\/p>\n

Johan Santana<\/b><\/p>\n

Were it not for injuries, we may be having a different conversation here.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Jim Thome<\/strong><\/p>\n

Over 600 home runs without a hint of PED usage should be good enough to earn the former White Sox DH a first ballot election to Cooperstown.<\/p>\n

Omar Vizquel<\/b><\/p>\n

I would assume that he will eventually make it in, but may have to wait a while.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Kerry Wood<\/strong><\/p>\n

Imagine, for a moment, what could have been and this would be a no-brainer.\u00a0 Sadly, Wood’s magical arm could not hold up and numerous injuries limited his effectiveness.\u00a0 I can’t see him getting any support, outside of a local homer or two.<\/p>\n

Carlos Zambrano<\/b><\/p>\n

And we finish things off with Wood’s former teammate, who should not get any support either.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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