quote:Originally posted by YoungGunDad:
[i]Writers who have belonged to the BBWAA for at least ten years are eligible to vote for the Hall of Fame. It's their job to interpret the hall's instructions, which declare that "voting shall be based upon the player's record, playing ability, integrity, sportsmanship, character, and contributions to the team(s) on which the player played."
This is interesting as it seems the Hall is leaving it up to everybody to interpret for themselves.
See this sign that hangs in the Hall:
My problem with the writers making these decisions is this...Niether Cal Ripken nor Tony Gwynn received 100% of the vote.
Are you kidding me? There are clearly some writers who are not capable of interpreting anything.