Hall of Fame Debate

On the blog article, “Hall of Fame Debate – Steroids and Mark McGwire”, which is referencing the Washington Post article “Steroids Scandal on Deck for Baseball Hall Voters” by Dave Sheinin, it discusses about the first time suspected steroid users were eligible for the Hall of Fame such as Mark McGwire and Jose Conseco. The debate was over McGwire and whether or not he should get in because he had Hall of Fame numbers but took steroids. Bob Feller, a former Hall of Fame pitcher, had this to say, “Everybody knows its coming. Some people would be upset (if McGwire is elected). I obviously wouldn't like it. That would be very damaging to the Hall of Fame” (Washington Post). Some said the only fair way is to not let anyone from the steroid era in the Hall or let any good player in regardless of steroid use. The voters vote on things such as integrity, sportsmanship, and character and those words should be in their head when they choose.

I agree with just about everything in this article. I also believe it would be disappointing to see a steroid user in the Hall of Fame. Buster Olney, an ESPN columnist, talks about keeping everyone out of the Hall from the steroid era and he says it is the only fair way well that is not completely true. If everyone was kept out it would not be fair for the ones who did not cheat even though they might not get in anyways. The only thing that would benefit is the voters and just makes it easier on them to not have to make a tough decision. I just think it should stay the way it is and hope that the voters can have good judgment and morals to make the right choice whether the public likes it or not.

Sheinin, Dave. "Steroids Scandal on Deck For Baseball Hall Voters." The Washington Post. N.p., 30 July 2006. Web. 22 April 2010. .

"Hall of Fame Debate - Steroids and Mark McGwire." Baseball's Steroid Era. N.p., 27 Nov 2006. Web. 22 April 2010. .