The New York Times – Sports:
Fred McGriff played for six franchises and Scott Rolen played for four, but consistent production, and lots of determination, got them into the Baseball Hall of Fame.
The New York Times – Sports:
Fred McGriff played for six franchises and Scott Rolen played for four, but consistent production, and lots of determination, got them into the Baseball Hall of Fame.
The New York Times – Sports:
Fred McGriff and Scott Rolen took vastly different paths to Cooperstown, and their elections represented a notable shift in how players are valued.
The New York Times – Sports:
Rolen was elected on his sixth appearance on the writers’ ballot. Todd Helton, Billy Wagner and the other finalists will continue to wait.
The New York Times – Sports:
Five players have been named on more than 60 percent of public ballots in this year’s Baseball Hall of Fame election. All may fall short, but their future looks good.
The New York Times – Sports:
Scott Rolen and Todd Helton stand a chance, but with every finalist having flaws, the debate between a “big” or “small” Hall continues.