Everyone knew the day was coming - when Mark McGuire would be nominated for the Hall. I think the writers/voters will punish him and certainly not vote him in the first year, with the beloved Cal. The debate will be great. By his silence did he not basically admit he took steroids? But when he took them they weren't illegal in baseball. By McGuire's actions he tried to serve his penance...retiring and stepping away from the spotlight. Perhaps he doesn't care if he makes the Hall, because he feels so bad about the whole thing.
Some say Bonds should make the hall even if he took steroids. McGuire was loved much more than Bonds or Sosa, but the voters are known to be vindictive - especially since the last memory was his tearful silence on the stand. Selig won't take a stand, so the voters could very well keep him out.
Should he be in the Hall? Seems like the Hall should chronicle the dark times of baseball as well as the great times. They have exhibits on women in baseball, the Negro Leagues, even amateur and international baseball. This would mean Rose, McGuire, and Bonds...even Shoeless Joe - should all be in. All were better players than Ron Santo. Perhaps they should have a special wing of shame.
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