Gary Sheffield (1 Viewer)

[David Yudkin]

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Sheffield has put up some decent numbers playing for 7 teams at this point and some people might be surprised by his stat line. I don't think he's ever really been thought of as one of the game's uber talented players, and I'm wondering what people think about his HOF chances.

 

[wadegarrett]

If they accept whiny crybaby toolbags, then yes.

 

[Doctor Detroit]

He just tied Stan Musial and Willie Stargell for 21st on the all-time HR list today. I think if he plays out his current three year contract and is hitting like he is this year, he's a shoe-in.

 

[Greco]

LOCK.

 

[Gaddis]

If he hits like he's hitting now for another two or three years, he's got a decent chance.

 

[avoiding injuries]

If he doesn't, he'll think it's because he is black.

 

[Leroy Hoard]

If they accept whiny crybaby toolbags, then yes.

Why would they suddenly stop taking them now?

 

[Bob Henry]

LOCK.

He should be in already, but by the time he's done he'll be a LOCK, IMO.

 

[The Man with the Plan]

Assuming he gets elected (which he should) what team does he represent? He's easily the greatest mercenary in professional sports.

 

[whoknew]

Absolute lock.

He's .297/.398/.526, will end up with over 500 home runs and has a career 145 OPS+.

Yea he's a pain in the ### a lot, but he's one hell of a player.

 

[Please See Mine]

Assuming he gets elected (which he should) what team does he represent? He's easily the greatest mercenary in professional sports.

I think of Marlins first because of the WS. Then Yankees. I'm sure George will lobby hard to get him in as a Yankee.

 

[Doctor Detroit]

Assuming he gets elected (which he should) what team does he represent? He's easily the greatest mercenary in professional sports.

I think of Marlins first because of the WS. Then Yankees. I'm sure George will lobby hard to get him in as a Yankee.

I think he'd go in as a Marlin, then a Dodger. He had seven of his nine best seasons with those two teams. Definitely not the Yankees.

 

[cobalt_27]

He just tied Stan Musial and Willie Stargell for 21st on the all-time HR list today. I think if he plays out his current three year contract and is hitting like he is this year, he's a shoe-in.

Comparing numbers across eras (e.g., "He just passed...") doesn't compute, anymore. Especially for the juicers.

 

[Daywalker]

He'll get 3000 hits no problem. Guy is a hitting machine. Yanks were crazy to get rid of him. There season may have well been different if they had kept him. He would have solidified the lineup instead of the constant lineup changes we see now. Jeter, Sheff then Arod would have been a constant. He's a difference maker. Guy can roll out of bed and hit. Stud. HOF for sure. Guy mashed in Florida and Comerica park.

 

[ThisGuy]

He'll get 3000 hits no problem. Guy is a hitting machine. Yanks were crazy to get rid of him. There season may have well been different if they had kept him. He would have solidified the lineup instead of the constant lineup changes we see now. Jeter, Sheff then Arod would have been a constant. He's a difference maker. Guy can roll out of bed and hit. Stud. HOF for sure. Guy mashed in Florida and Comerica park.

They did pretty well without him last year.

 

[Gaddis]

He just tied Stan Musial and Willie Stargell for 21st on the all-time HR list today. I think if he plays out his current three year contract and is hitting like he is this year, he's a shoe-in.

Comparing numbers across eras (e.g., "He just passed...") doesn't compute, anymore. Especially for the juicers.

I think a lot of live-ball/steroid-era sluggers are in for a rude awakening if they think they'll be waltzing into the hall with the same numbers that did the job in years past. I like Sheffield; I hope he makes it. But he's not there yet.

 

[Doctor Detroit]

He just tied Stan Musial and Willie Stargell for 21st on the all-time HR list today. I think if he plays out his current three year contract and is hitting like he is this year, he's a shoe-in.

Comparing numbers across eras (e.g., "He just passed...") doesn't compute, anymore. Especially for the juicers.

 

[ChrisCooleyFan]

If he doesn't, he'll think it's because he is black.

 

[Capella]

Complete and total lock.

 

[Your Mother]

Absolute lock.He's .297/.398/.526, will end up with over 500 home runs and has a career 145 OPS+.Yea he's a pain in the ### a lot, but he's one hell of a player.

And they'd be higher if he wasn't rushed to the majors with Milwaukee. LOCK.

 

[Power Monster]

Too soon to call but he is in a great place with that awesome lineup. Too bad the Tigers will find a way to screw it all up come post season.

 

[Your Mother]

Too soon to call

Not really.

 

[Power Monster]

Too soon to call

Not really.

The man love here is just so sweet!

 

[Jules Winnfield]

Blyleven is NOT in the HoF but this guy gets in?

 

[shuke]

He'll get 3000 hits no problem.

"no problem"? Let's not get carried away.

 

[Kige Ramsey]

I do not believe Gary Sheffield should be in the Hall of Fame. He has been a decent player. I don't think he is a good person though. I think he probably used steroids too, and anyone who used steroids should not be in the Hall of Fame I don't think.

This is Kige Ramsey for YouTube Sports.

 

[Power Monster]

^ Ohhhh boy is this schtick?

 

[RC94]

I really hate the guy, but if his stats are there he will get in. If he plays at his current level for a couple more years his stats will be there, so it will be hard to deny him entrance. The only way he doesn't get in is if he is found guilty of using steriods, but I doubt that will happen. I don't want him to go in as a Yankee, though. I don't want him to have anything to do with the Yankees in any way ever again.

 

[cobalt_27]

He just tied Stan Musial and Willie Stargell for 21st on the all-time HR list today. I think if he plays out his current three year contract and is hitting like he is this year, he's a shoe-in.

Comparing numbers across eras (e.g., "He just passed...") doesn't compute, anymore. Especially for the juicers.

Not surprised that the board's resident steroid apologist would have this reaction.But, seriously, are you really going to argue with the fact that the numbers that one got you into the HOF are no longer applicable? The 500/3000 rules simply don't apply anymore as mortal locks. No matter how deep your head is in the sand on this, you can't deny that the standards have changed.

 

[[scooter]]

I don't see how he DOESN'T get into the HOF. 2500 hits, 500 HRs, 1500+ RBI for now.......has an outside shot at 3000 hits.......

He probably has a better shot if he retires right now (less competition come voting day). If he hangs on a few years to pad the stats he'll be competing with the likes of Bonds, Frank Thomas, Bagwell, maybe even Griffey.

 

[phthalatemagic]

I don't see how he DOESN'T get into the HOF. 2500 hits, 500 HRs, 1500+ RBI for now.......has an outside shot at 3000 hits.......

When so many other people have the same numbers, they mean less and less.

 

[avoiding injuries]

If he doesn't, he'll think it's because he is black.

See, he's setting up the pieces for this excuse while he's playing. Anything to take away the responsibility from himself.