Cincinnati Reds and Barry Larkin

[YankeeFan22]

Getting old and senile?

:laugh:

[mexitucky]

HSSB, thought you might find this interesting.

http://www.baseball-reference.com/friv/scomp.cgi?I=yountro01:Robin+Yount&st=career

 

He compares well with .......

Craig Biggio.

 

Who will be in the Hall of Fame.

[STRIKE3]

Getting old and senile?

Yes and yes....:thumb:

[h.s.sportsrbest]

Who will be in the Hall of Fame.

 

Yes, I agree (and said so on here last year), I think Biggio gets in.

[STRIKE3]

Yes, I agree (and said so on here last year), I think Biggio gets in.

I like his chances as well and can remember, him being a catcher.

 

Consummate professional and goes about his business, of Baseball...One of my favorites to watch.

[YankeeFan22]

I agree that Biggio will get in. When is his first year on the ballot going to be 2012, 2011, something like that isn't it.

[mexitucky]

I agree that Biggio will get in. When is his first year on the ballot going to be 2012, 2011, something like that isn't it.

 

He's still playing, isn't he? Bagwell will be eligible in 2012.

[h.s.sportsrbest]

Have I mentioned he had a very good image and relationship with the media?

Even though I knew this line to be completely false, I went to a horse's mouth. Below is an e-mail that I sent to a buddy of mine who is a former beat writer covering the Reds....and then his response. Want his name, PM me. Enjoy....

 

 

First of all, today is a day to be in LA and not here. For the love of God, we have 7” on the ground and it is 10 degrees. Awesome.

 

How’s LA? Loving the Dodgers? Getting ready for Spring Training?

 

Here is my question: Barry Larkin….HOF or not? I say, “no.” Most in Cincy think I’m nuts. What say you?

 

Be careful and let’s have lunch when you're in town this year.

 

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Great to hear from ya. I'm going to say NO on Larkin (and not simply because he didn't speak to me or anyone else my last year on the Reds' beat). I just don't think he qualifies. He only had one GREAT year, and a whole lot of above average ones. And I also think he hung on WAY too long at the end, which hurts his cause some.

 

Mid-60s here through the weekend, but it actually got into the 80s on Monday. Sorry to rub it in. See ya in August.

[IAmAFan]

Even though I knew this line to be completely false, I went to a horse's mouth. Below is an e-mail that I sent to a buddy of mine who is a former beat writer covering the Reds....and then his response. Want his name, PM me. Enjoy....

 

 

First of all, today is a day to be in LA and not here. For the love of God, we have 7” on the ground and it is 10 degrees. Awesome.

 

How’s LA? Loving the Dodgers? Getting ready for Spring Training?

 

Here is my question: Barry Larkin….HOF or not? I say, “no.” Most in Cincy think I’m nuts. What say you?

 

Be careful and let’s have lunch when you're in town this year.

 

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Great to hear from ya. I'm going to say NO on Larkin (and not simply because he didn't speak to me or anyone else my last year on the Reds' beat). I just don't think he qualifies. He only had one GREAT year, and a whole lot of above average ones. And I also think he hung on WAY too long at the end, which hurts his cause some.

 

Mid-60s here through the weekend, but it actually got into the 80s on Monday. Sorry to rub it in. See ya in August.

 

 

He didn't speak to one reporter his last year here and that guy won't vote for him....... WOW very convincing.... I have maintained that I think Nomar, Tejada, Jeter, and A-Rod's numbers will keep him out. Without these guys he'd have been a lock. I've also compared his numbers to other HOF SS's and he BLOWS MOST AWAY!!! He had "a whole lot of average years" compared to today's SS's, but compared to SS's before him those years were STELLAR. I've also gone on the record as saying that I don't think he'll be first ballot, but I think he'll "campaign" and try to get in. There is a VERY GOOD CHANCE Larkin doesn't get in, but it's because he's going to be compared to the new generation of SS's. If Barry is included in the HOF there are about 8 SS's right now that will have a chance to get in.

[mexitucky]

He was an All-Star his last year. That doesn't entirely qualify as holding on too long. However, if he represents the view of 25.01% of the eligible voters, Larkin won't get in. Let's hope that your friends sentiments are part of the minority.

[STRIKE3]

He was an All-Star his last year. That doesn't entirely qualify as holding on too long. However, if he represents the view of 25.01% of the eligible voters, Larkin won't get in. Let's hope that your friends sentiments are part of the minority.

I would quantify that by saying, more of a sentimental selection that anything.

 

He played in 111 games and hit .289, with 100 hits....Which is my contention regarding Larkin, the lack of offensive production and combined with HSSB's offering, on lack of durability and games played.

 

He was a HOF type of player, in effort, ability, hustle but its about accomplishment, related to the career.

[YankeeFan22]

I would quantify that by saying, more of a sentimental selection that anything.

He played in 111 games and hit .289, with 100 hits....Which is my contention regarding Larkin, the lack of offensive production and combined with HSSB's offering, on lack of durability and games played.

 

He was a HOF type of player, in effort, ability, hustle but its about accomplishment, related to the career.

I agree with that for him being an All-Star his last year.

[mexitucky]

I would quantify that by saying, more of a sentimental selection that anything.

 

He played in 111 games and hit .289, with 100 hits....Which is my contention regarding Larkin, the lack of offensive production and combined with HSSB's offering, on lack of durability and games played.

 

He was a HOF type of player, in effort, ability, hustle but its about accomplishment, related to the career.

 

If you guys remember that year, he was hitting over .300 going into the break.

[IAmAFan]

If you guys remember that year, he was hitting over .300 going into the break.

 

 

A lot of casual fans don't think hitting 300 is very good. They would rather a guy bat 230 with 40 bombs. BA is becoming an overlooked stat. I think that's garbage.

[ladiesbballcoach]

A lot of casual fans don't think hitting 300 is very good. They would rather a guy bat 230 with 40 bombs. BA is becoming an overlooked stat. I think that's garbage.

Yeah, I remember a certain former Reds that played in this year's World Series being ripped for ONLY batting over .300 each season. What a horrendous player he must have been for ONLY batting over .300 each season.:sssh: