HOF Talk: Ricardo Rivera

[RonCo]

From 2042-2046, Ricardo Rivera was about as good as it gets. If you want to stretch that to 2050, I’d have a hard time arguing with you. Dude won a pair of Nebraska Awards, and was pretty much lights-out in the postseason. Time and injuries caught up to him, though.

So here’s the question: In these more modern days, is 150 wins the new 200?

And if so, what do you make of River’s 147?

I don’t know. The problem, of course, is that when he dropped of, he really dropped off. And an 8-season mega-career is right on the edge, you know? And those last few years were kinda sad. Still, he finished with 68 WAR. I’m thinking he’s on my ballot, but I’ll admit I’m straddling the edge here. Maybe I’ll wait another year? (Of course, then you risk him not being there next year.

It's a quandary, I say. A quandry.

So, have at it. Make your case. I’m all ears.

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[Dington]

I voted him in assuming he goes in as a Bluebird.

[RonCo]

I voted him in assuming he goes in as a Bluebird.

That's it. He's off the ballot.

[bcslouck]

Yes for me.

[BaseClogger]

Don't really care about the Wins, 68 WAR is very difficult for a pitcher to accumulate.

[recte44]

I learn towards a no here.

[Jwalk100]

I voted no.

[Trebro]

With so many people I want to vote for there's just not enough room. No.

[RonCo]

I voted Yes last year, but with so much fresh blood and since we can only vote for 10, Rivera was the last guy out for me this year.

[Trebro]

Stays a no for me. Close but just don't see a path.