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2014 Hall of Fame Voting Results

January 8, 2014 by Ross Carey

Today the BBWAA Hall of Fame voting results were announced. For the first time since 1999, three players (Maddux, Glavine, and Thomas) received the necessary 75% of the vote needed for enshrinement. … [Read more...]

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Episode 33: Bob Nightengale

January 3, 2014 by Ross Carey

On this episode of the Replacement Level Podcast USA Today national baseball writer Bob Nightengale joined me to discuss the Hall of Fame. Bob has been a Hall of Fame voter for nearly two decades. He … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Archived Podcasts, Blog, Podcasts Tagged With: 2014 Hall of Fame ballot, 2014 Hall of Fame class, Alan Trammell, Barry Bonds, Bob Gibson, Bob Nightengale, Craig Biggio, Curt Schilling, Frank Thomas, Fred McGriff, Jack Morris, Jeff Bagwell, Mike Mussina, Mike Piazza, Roger Clemens, Sammy Sosa, Tim Raines, Tom Glavine, Tony Gwynn, USA Today

Episode 32: Larry Stone

December 20, 2013 by Ross Carey

On this episode of the Replacement Level Podcast Seattle Times columnist Larry Stone joined me to discuss the Hall of Fame. Larry discussed in great detail who he plans to vote for in 2014 and more … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blog, Podcasts Tagged With: 2014 Hall of Fame ballot, Barry Bonds, Edgar Martinez, Frank Thomas, Greg Maddux, Hall of Fame, Hall of Fame voting suggestions, Jack Morris, Jeff Bagwell, Jeff Kent, Larry Stone, Mike Mussina, Mike Piazza, Robinson Cano, Roger Clemens, Seattle Mariners, Tim Raines

Episode 31: Phil Rogers

December 19, 2013 by Ross Carey

On this episode of the Replacement Level Podcast MLB.com national baseball writer Phil Rogers joined me to discuss the Hall of Fame. Phil has been a Hall of Fame voter for nearly two decades. He … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Archived Podcasts, Blog, Podcasts Tagged With: Barry Bonds, David Clyde, Frank Thomas, Greg Maddux, Hall of Fame, Jack Morris, Mark McGwire, Masahiro Tanaka, Phil Rogers, Roger Clemens, Sammy Sosa

My 208 (My personal Hall of Fame)

December 19, 2013 by Ross Carey

I’ve written a lot about the Hall of Fame and my personal Hall on this site. My first pass at a “personal Hall of Fame” was smaller than the actual Hall yielding 174 players compared to the Hall’s … [Read more...]

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2014 Hall Of Fame Predictions

November 27, 2013 by Ross Carey

With the official release of the ballot, yesterday marked the beginning of Hall of Fame Season. This ballot is stacked, it has more depth and quality players than any other class in modern voting … [Read more...]

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Episode 30: John D’Acquisto

November 4, 2013 by Ross Carey

On this episode of the Replacement Level Podcast former pitcher John D'Acquisto joined me to discuss his ten year MLB career. John talked about getting drafted by the Giants, playing through the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Podcasts Tagged With: 100 mph fastball, Bobby Bonds, Fergie Jenkins, Gaylord Perry, John D'Acquisto, Pete Rose, San Francisco Giants, Steve Carlton

Episode 29: C.J. Nitkowski

October 29, 2013 by Ross Carey

On this episode of the Replacement Level Podcast former pitcher C.J. Nitkowski joined me to discuss his ten year MLB career. C.J. talked about getting drafted by the Reds in the 1st round of the 1994 … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Archived Podcasts, Blog, Podcasts Tagged With: Alex Rodriguez, CJ Nitkowski, Craig Biggio, Jeff Bagwell, Mike Piazza, pitcher workloads, Tommy John surgery

Re-thinking the All-Time Starting Nine

September 4, 2013 by Ross Carey

The consensus all-time starting nine seems to be: POS PLAYER FROM TO WAR WAA C Johnny … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blog, Hall of Fame Tagged With: adjusting WAR for steroids, Albert Pujols, Alex Rodriguez, All-time starting nine, Babe Ruth, Barry Bonds, Cal Ripken, Cy Young, Hank Aaron, Honus Wagner, Joe Morgan, Johnny Bench, Lou Gehrig, Mike Schmidt, Pedro Martinez, Roger Clemens, Rogers Hornsby, Ross Carey, Ted Williams, the consenus all time team, Ty Cobb, Walter Johnson, Willile Mays

The United States of Football

August 29, 2013 by Ross Carey

I host another podcast (Conversations with Ross) that showcases various filmmakers, actors, writers, and directors. My most recent interview features Sean Pamphilon who directed the documentary The … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: Bounty gate, concussions, CTE, Greg Williams, NFL, NFL Settlement, Roger Goodell, Saints, Sean Pamphilon, The United States of Football