THE BASEBALL HALL OF SHAME STATES THAT WHILE THEY WILL
SERVE AS A DEPOSITORY OF SUPPORT INFORMATION GATHERED
FOR POTENTIAL INDUCTEES,THEY WILL NOT ADVISE THE
DECISION MAKERS (VETERANS'COMMITTEE - ALMOST MAKES ME
WANT TO GAG) OF SAME SUPPORT INFORMATION UNLESS
SPECIFICALLY ASKED BY A MEMBER OF THAT COMMITTEE. EVEN
AT THAT,IT IS ONLY THE ASKING MEMBER THAT WILL RECEIVE
THE INFORMATION.
WOULDN'T IT BE NICE IF THE RESULTS OF ANY SUPPORT
EFFORT WERE MADE PUBLIC 2-3 WEEKS BEFORE THE VOTES ARE
DUE SO THAT THE ENTIRE COMMITTEE WOULD HAVE AN IDEA OF
WHAT THE FANS (PEOPLE WHO PAID HARD EARNED MONEY TO
SEE THE BALLGAMES THAT THESE PLAYERS PLAYED
IN)THOUGHT.
THE COUNTER ARGUMENT IS THAT IT SEEMS TO REDUCE THE
VOTE TO A POPULARITY CONTEST - NOT IF THE NUMBERS &
OTHER HALL REQUIREMENTS ARE EVIDENTLY PRESENT.THE
PRESENCE OF THOSE REQUIREMENTS ARE INFERRED,IF NOT
DIRECTLY AVOWED TO,BY THE MERE PRESENCE OF THE
PLAYER'S NAME ON THE BALLOT.
--- tres_bradshaw <no_reply@yahoogroups.com> wrote:
> Friends,
>
> Another year, and unfortunately, yet again, the
> same old
> story.... I must admit that I did have my hopes up,
> but I had
> mentally prepared myself before I logged into the
> MLB.com website a
> little after 2 PM EST today. Although my first
> impressions of the
> news and voting committee were of anger and distain,
> quickly I
> reminded myself that I am quite sure that if Gil
> were alive, he may
> be disappointed, but NEVER do I believe he would be
> angry, or show
> any feeling of distain or resentment towards his
> "brothers on and off
> the field" of the baseball fraternity. The best way
> for us to honor
> the good memory of Gil and continue to positively
> promote his case is
> to deter ourselves of having negative thoughts.
> Heck, if Gil were
> still here, even though he would heartedly
> appreciate our efforts, he
> would probably not want us going through the trouble
> we are for his
> cause. To Gil, our efforts and support would
> probably mean more than
> a plaque on the wall anyway........
>
> With this said, PLEASE DO NOT GIVE UP!!!!! I
> sit here pondering
> what we can do next time to increase his vote total.
> I must admit I
> am disturbed with the vote totals. As someone said
> earlier, as time
> goes on, the people that remember and push for Gil's
> enshrinement
> will probably decrease (although I hope I am wrong
> about
> this....perhaps this is what we can work on in the
> future), so how
> will he get those additional 11 votes next time, and
> even maintain
> the votes he did receive this time????? It may be
> doubtful that 11
> voters will change their vote the next
> time....although a lot can
> change in 2 years. It is comforting somewhat that
> Gil was the top
> vote getter.....this helps some! Perhaps the voting
> pool is too
> diluted......maybe a vote on 10 individuals would
> serve us
> better...who knows, and even if it would, I doubt
> there will be any
> changes in the voting procedures.
>
> Anyway, I am rambling now....thanks for your time in
> reading this,
> and PLEASE KEEP THE FAITH....STEADY THE COURSE!!!!!
> To all
> supporters, especially Joe, THANKS FOR
> EVERYTHING.....
>
> Sincerely,
> -Tres Bradshaw
> Greensboro, NC
>
>


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