An interesting analysis of whether Sammy Sosa should be considered for the HOF that argues "his legacy is unfairly tarnished."
https://www.si.com/mlb/20...osa-hall-fame-ballot-2018
A somewhat different view from Yankees writer Randy Miller
Sammy Sosa, OF
Age: 49 (50 on Nov. 12, 2018)
Hometown: San Pedro de Macoris, Dominican Republic
Career statistics: .273 average, 9,896 AB, 1,475 runs, 2,408 hits, 379 doubles, 45 triples, 609 HR, 1,667 RBIs, 234 SB, 107 CS, 929 BB, 2,306 K, 2,354 games, 58.8 WAR in 18 seasons with Texas Rangers (1989, 2007), Chicago White Sox (1990-91), Chicago Cubs (1991-2004) and Baltimore Orioles (2005).
Postseason statistics: .245 average, 53 AB, 8 runs, 13 hits, 3 doubles, 0 triple, 2 HR, 7 RBIs, 1 SB, 2 CS, 13 BB, 17 K, 15 games in three series.
Achievements: 1998 NL MVP; 1998 Roberto Clemente Award; 1999 Hank Aaron Award; 7 All-Star Games (1995, 1998-2002, 2004); 6 Silver Sluggers (1995, 1998-2002); 9th all-time in homers; 29th all-time in RBIs; 39th all-time in total bases (4,704); 43rd all-time in slugging percentage (.534); 77th all-time in runs; 100th all-time in games.
My ballot: No vote.
Explanation: I admit being caught up in the excitement of Mark McGwire and Sosa beating Roger Maris’ 61 in 61 as much as anyone in 1998, but both cheated their way to breaking the single-season home run record. I never voted for McGwire, who has been off the ballot for two years after 10 misses, and I never voted for Sosa, who hasn’t come close to getting in (probably because he’s a double cheater as a guy who also was caught using a corked bat).
The lengthy column lists his feelings on all of the 2018 candidates.
http://www.nj.com/yankees...lled_out_my_2018_bal.html
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