Wednesday, January 07, 2015

Edgar Martinez probably used steroids.

I can't prove it, of course, it's just more likely than not.

If "more likely than not" is not enough proof, I agree. Put them all in the HOF. But if steroid use is part of the discussion, then it should be part of the discussion for borderline HOFers, too:

"Despite a reputation as arguably the greatest designated hitter in history, Martinez is languishing on the Hall of Fame ballot. He peaked with 36.5 percent of the vote in 2012 and came in this year with 27.0 percent -- barely one-third of the way toward the 75 percent threshold required for induction.

Although Martinez made seven All-Star teams, won two AL batting titles and ranks 20th in MLB history with a .418 career on-base percentage, his 2,247 hits and limited contributions as a defender haven't helped his cause with voters.

The anti-Martinez arguments aren't going to sway Johnson during his self-professed campaign for his former teammate."


At the age of 37, Edgar Martinez hit .324 with 37 HRs and 145 RBIs.

C'mon, people.

Use your brain. Evolution's gift to you.

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