Pius Jefferson

Moose is playing tonight for the Royals.

Jimmy Wynn is more deserving than Torii Hunter and he only makes the Hall of Very Good. A contemporary to Hunter was Bernie Williams who was off the ballot after his first year.

I don't think not being linked to PEDs does much to help anyone who's not a slam dunk. Fred McGriff played in the steroid era and came up 7 home runs shy of 500. You'd think being clean would help but it hasn't. The only way he's getting in his buying a ticket or being voted in by the veterans committee.

For me to consider Hunter his peak would have to better much better than it was and it would help if his on-base and slugging were both better.

The Keltner List for Hunter Was he ever regarded as the best player in baseball? Did anybody, while he was active, ever suggest that he was the best player in baseball? No. Good but never the best. Was he the best player on his team? I'd say he was the best player on the 2002 Twins. Was he the best player in baseball at his position? Was he the best player in the league at his position? Up for debate in a couple of seasons. Overall I'd say no Did he have an impact on a number of pennant races? Yes and for numerous teams Was he a good enough player that he could continue to play regularly after passing his prime? Yes Is he the very best player in baseball history who is not in the Hall of Fame? No Are most players who have comparable career statistics in the Hall of Fame? No Do the player's numbers meet Hall of Fame standards? Going by Gray Ink and HOF monitor No Is there any evidence to suggest that the player was significantly better or worse than is suggested by his statistics? Had a few seasons with not great offensive numbers but very good defensive numbers at a premium defensive position. Is he the best player at his position who is eligible for the Hall of Fame but not in? Player is still active How many MVP-type seasons did he have? Did he ever win an MVP award? If not, how many times was he close? Best MVP finish was 6th and he wasn't close to winning. How many All-Star-type seasons did he have? How many All-Star games did he play in? Did most of the other players who played in this many go to the Hall of Fame? He's played in five all-star games. If this man were the best player on his team, would it be likely that the team could win the pennant? Best player on 2002 Twins but how close were they to winning the pennant? What impact did the player have on baseball history? Was he responsible for any rule changes? Did he introduce any new equipment? Did he change the game in any way? His All-Star game catch against Barry Bonds led to the tie and the decision that the league who wins the all-star game gets home field in the World Series. Did the player uphold the standards of sportsmanship and character that the Hall of Fame, in its written guidelines, instructs us to consider? Could be hot headed at times but overall yes. One of the more respected players in the league.

Players that are helping my fantasy teams.

Credit to Lisa Simpson who suggested Richie killed himself.

The necessity to have pitchers hit is a dated idea. Both leagues should use the designated hitter.

Perhaps. Or Mauer aged faster than most of us would have guessed. Combine that with defensive shifts, wider strike zone, all the injuries and a slower bat and you have a 32 year old playing much older.

Until someone with the Twins or Mauer himself says he's bothered by post concussions symptoms I'm call it a convenient excuse.

It's getting so bad that it's kind of sad watching Mauer hit. Don't both sides have to consider finding something wrong with Mauer and putting him on the DL? Only short-term but two weeks helped last year.

Ignored by the broadcasters.

I wish there was someone to replace Suzuki.

What I don't want to hear is if the Twins beat Texas this weekend that Hunter fired up the team, because it will be ignored if they get swept.

He'd have his trusty short sleeved jacket on.

I'm curious what he's done to make him a "no-brainer" call up?

Panic or don't panic. It's out of our hands either way.

Anyone know how long that home run from Mauer was? The one in Pittsburgh was 405 feet according to ESPN home run and tonight's didn't look like a band-box homer.

It wouldn't surprise me if the Twins find something wrong with Hughes if he's still struggling when Nolasco is ready to return.

Are thee any examples of a pitcher having a low K rate his first three seasons and being able to turn into at least an above average strikeout pitcher?

Joe Mauer isn't trusted enough in the 9th inning to drive in the go ahead run yet he's hitting 3rd in the lineup.

It's hard to be positive about a contact pitcher picked 4th overall.

There's really not much competition outside of Druggie Strawberry. He's a Hall of Fame catcher. The problem moving forward is he's no longer a catcher.

Why is there speculation on calling someone else to start one of the games on Wednesday? Sounds like the weather is going to be bad again tomorrow. If they don't play again tomorrow than I'd consider calling up another hitter.