San Francisco Giants star Barry Bonds and former New York Yankees ace Roger Clemens fell off the National Baseball Hall of Fame ballot this year.
There should be a difference between being recognized in the Hall of Fame and being honored by it. ... I don’t see why this distinction cannot be made who took PEDs and also had a record-setting impact. If we want to recognize PED users in the Hall, we can build them an exhibit, or even their own wing. We should acknowledge all of our history, both glorious and ugly. ... I don’t see why they need a plaque.
If we are to reward players with induction into the Hall, it should be based on our values. ... When you can cheat your way in, the Hall of Fame feels toothless. In their 10th and final time on the Hall of Fame Ballot, both Bonds and Clemens fell short of the 75% threshold needed for induction. Bonds was named on 66% of the ballots cast; Clemens on 65.2%. Bonds was a seven-time National League MVP and is MLB’s
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