As you’re probably aware, it’s the point in the calendar when baseball fans argue about what it takes to be a Hall of Famer, with the process seemingly to drag out for a very long time. I always enjoy re-living the careers of some of my heroes, but I understand why it gets a little tired for some.
There is another part of the process that was invoked on the weekend, with the Veteran’s Committee naming two new members to the Hall who had been passed over in the traditional vote. The new members are Lee Smith (who was the All-Time saves leader when he retired), and Harold Baines.