Is David Ortiz a hall of famer

[BuckyOne]

I agree with the comment about the HOF being a joke. I would have more respect for it if the players themselves voted. The sportswriters have too many axes to grind and probably won't vote for a guy if he was a jerk to interview or beat the hometown team.

Baseball Writers Association has one tenth of the expertise and recognition that the players or managers have.

[BuckyOne]

I didn't ask if Ortiz should get in, I asked will he get in

The voters would have to apply a double standard to get Ortiz in while they leave out players with better numbers because of PED use.

I think he will get in - more of a positive attitude about him in the media.

[jtoler]

like i said man, peds saved baseball. i just find it funny some people get thrown under the bus and some don't. that's all i'm saying.

Yea thats not fair, agreed.

[manny24]

timing is everything

the currenrt perception is that the league is clean

it's too late to make him piss now he's on the victory lap on a team going nowhere (see Kobe)

zero fox given

he's in

[gryfyn1]

no way first ballot, he doesn't even compare favorably with
Manny Ramirez.

Well sure but Manny was one of the 25-30 best hitters but just about any measure

[TheMoneyShot]

Steroids will always follow these star athletes. It's unfortunate... but it's the truth.

Papi didn't need them... but he took them.

I can't remember if David Ortiz was on the first rough draft of possible steroid users? But I believe he was.

All I know is... I remember going to a Tigers game in 1989 and seeing Jose Canseco up close.... guy was on roids back then. I'm a firm believer that Canseco introduced McGwire to roids... well before being a St. Louis Cardinal.

[MUHerd37]

He should never be allowed in. He was a fukkin juicer.

[gauchojake]

kids a goof

[manny24]

He should never be allowed in. He was a fukkin juicer.

Herder you would never say that shit to his face mang you better call first

[MoneyLineDawg]

Not sure why he seems to get a pass when it comes to steroids but he was on the original list

He should be in the HOF but so should Bonds and Arod for sure

[19th Hole]

Davy PED Ortiz...HOF
Let me laff...

[Boner_18]

Herder you would never say that shit to his face mang you better call first

Roid rage is scary stuff.

[will2survive]

When Bonds, Clemens, etc get in, Big Papi will also. However, I do think his 1st ballot percentage as a juicer will be around 50% (which is sky high). Should make it in time,

[44 Mag]

NONE of this matters. I love Ortiz and he is a great hitter, and great diplomat for MLB. BUT NO DH has ever been elected. So conversation is moot.