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Bruce, Lee, and the Goose
December 18, 2002 - Steve Cameron
I'm not sure what to make of this analysis. I don't like the strict comparison of relievers to starters as comps, I'd there should be some other relievers who'd pop up.
The point of this analysis seems to be that none of the relievers - and that relievers in general should not be inducted. I base that on the following quote:
"The way you feel about Dwight Gooden, Fernando Valenzuela, and David Cone, will lead your decision as to whether Goose Gossage should go to the Hall Of Fame."
Like it or not, "relief pitcher" (or more specifically "relief ace" or "closer") is now being generally considered a separate position. Therefore comparing these guys to starters is not worth very much when assessing their career value in retrospect regarding HoF credentials. It's worthwhile when dealing with current events, lkike trades or pitching roles, but we need to look at what they did & how they were used. It'd be like comparing Catchers to First Basemen - we can do it, but it's not really relevant to how good they are/were for their team.
Not sure what else to say, other than I wish there was a Keltner or Gray/Black ink analysis.
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