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Selig’s election to the Hall in his first year of eligibility lays bare the incoherence of sanctimonious Hall of Fame voters with regard to PEDs. If the argument is that Selig’s accomplishments shouldn’t be clouded by his legacy as overseer of the most notorious period in post-integration baseball, then Clemens and Bonds—respectively the best pitcher and hitter of their generation—should be elected to the Hall of Fame, as well. |
Now there's a very good reason to not waste any time visiting Cooperstown.
"Ultimately, PED moralism only extends as far as the popularity of the person in question. Ortiz is widely adored, while the obnoxious Bonds, surly Clemens, and pathologically needy A-Rod are loathed."
Honestly, if I was a HOF-worthy baseball player, I'd make a public statement right now that I'd not accept a HOF election, at least not until they clean up this corrupt, secretive, crony-based and innuendo-driven selection process. I mean, get the damn sportswriters out of it, for starters. Of all the groups connected to the sport, they're the one with the least integrity