deletethis
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Harold Baines was a very good player but he's not a Hall of Famer. This pick is a bit of a travesty. Baines was a good defensive outfielder for about his first 5 or so years. Then after back problems (I seem to remember) he wasn't even a permanent defensive player by the time he was 28 so his defense doesn't even play a role like say a player like Roberto Clemente. It was a pet peeve of mine how much Baines was hyped over better players during his career.
I can't wait to see the list someone compiles of outfielders with better careers who never got in the hall. Larry Walker for sure is one, it's not even remotely close. Don't forget Walker was terrific defensive player for most of his career. Ellis Burks, Jim Edmonds, Shawn Green, Moises Alou, Dick Allen, Tim Salmon are some names of better players than Baines.
I can't wait to see the list someone compiles of outfielders with better careers who never got in the hall. Larry Walker for sure is one, it's not even remotely close. Don't forget Walker was terrific defensive player for most of his career. Ellis Burks, Jim Edmonds, Shawn Green, Moises Alou, Dick Allen, Tim Salmon are some names of better players than Baines.
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