Prime 9 Players Not in HOF (MLB Network)

by Bricks and Ivy on Feb 23, 2009 9:18 PM CST

The MLB Network has a series called Prime 9. They have many topics like Prime 9 shortstops or All-Star moments where they have experts lists their top 9 in that category.

I watched the Prime 9 Players Not in Hall of Fame. I was just able to catch the tail end of it but saw that they had Mark McGwire at #2 and #10 at #1. If you don't know who #10 is look him up on Al's top 100 Cubs of all time and don't look too far from the best Cub of all time.

They had some ex players give testamonies on Ronny and hearing what his peers had to say about him really gives you chills. It is still beyond me why he is not in there and I for one won't go to Cooperstown until he is (I know that they won't care but it won't feel right to me). What was more astonishing to me was that there are only 10 third basemen in there as of now.

For those of you who do not have this channel I highly recommend finding out how to get it. If you've been reading BCB in the past 3 months you read nothing but good reviews about it and they are all deserving. For those of you that do have it you know what I'm talking about.

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I would have liked to seen this

Anyone have word if Dish network will pick this chaneel up?

This is only the beginning....Lou Pinella end of '07 season and Chicago Transit Authority (the band when they were really good).

by mrcubsfan on Feb 23, 2009 9:21 PM CST reply actions

att u-verse

needs to pick MLB-Network up soon too.. seriously

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by All The Way on Feb 23, 2009 9:33 PM CST up reply actions

agreed.

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by drewishdrewid on Feb 24, 2009 2:04 PM CST up reply actions

I sent a email

to Dish network and have not received any word as of yet. But dont hold your breath, they still dont offer The MLB package.

by jtsurf on Feb 23, 2009 9:32 PM CST reply actions

MLB Network is a great surprise.

I just got it last weekend when I got digital cable for the first time, and the programming is very impressive for a channel with little news information to report about at this time

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by In Piniella We Trustiella on Feb 23, 2009 10:05 PM CST reply actions

for those who missed it, myself included

“Top 9 Players Not in the Hall of Fame”, MLBNA Feb 23 9:30 PM
“Top 9 Players Not in the Hall of Fame”, MLBHD Feb 23 9:30 PM
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“Top 9 Players Not in the Hall of Fame”, MLBNA Feb 24 1:30 PM
“Top 9 Players Not in the Hall of Fame”, MLBHD Feb 24 1:30 PM
“Top 9 Players Not in the Hall of Fame”, MLBN Feb 24 1:30 PM
“Top 9 Players Not in the Hall of Fame”, MLBN Feb 24 5:30 PM
“Top 9 Players Not in the Hall of Fame”, MLBHDA Feb 24 5:30 PM
“Top 9 Players Not in the Hall of Fame”, MLBHD Feb 24 5:30 PM
“Top 9 Players Not in the Hall of Fame”, MLBNA Feb 24 5:30 PM

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by Cubbie-Tim on Feb 23, 2009 10:08 PM CST reply actions

mlbchannel

should have been started years ago—-damn good watch daily!

I dont care who the new owner is as long as he/she/them come equipped with a Jake Peavy and a Joe Beimel!!!

by cubsluver22 on Feb 23, 2009 10:36 PM CST reply actions

Don't deprive yourself

from going to Cooperstown because Santo isn’t in it. It’s a shame but it’s worth a trip if you can make it there regardless.

And MLB Network is great…I had my doubts considering they have some really bad editors working for them but their specials have been great. I’m still anxious to see if they can handle the pressure during the regular season. Spring training will be a good test.

by ak123 on Feb 23, 2009 11:19 PM CST reply actions

Ha

I can’t believe no one got on me for misspelling “network.”

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by Bricks and Ivy on Feb 23, 2009 11:53 PM CST reply actions

I'm as mad as hell and I'm not going to take it anymore!

Feel better now?

by MN exile on Feb 24, 2009 9:45 AM CST up reply actions

MLB NETWORK IS A GREAT WATCH

they’ve got a nice blend of regulars giving their thoughts and they have alot of time to go into great detail about different topics.I will miss Dan Plesac on Cubs broadcasts, but he’s really good on MLB NET, and we probably see more of him now. Plus he will have more Cub thoughts and maybe get the conversation away from tne east coast garbage we’re so used to hearing.

by mailman on Feb 24, 2009 12:35 AM CST reply actions

Though I really enjoy the channel

I was a little disappointed tonight. They changed the title of their program “Hot Stove” (their nightly baseball news program) to “MLB Tonight”. Its just too similar to “Baseball Tonight” on ESPN.

Other than that, its a great network, and I know, its basically just a nitpicking thing on my part.

"Prince Fielder Dies Of Inside-The-Park Homerun" - The Onion

by DTJchris on Feb 24, 2009 12:37 AM CST reply actions

Change Was Because...

of spring training games starting this week. Hot Stove was only intended to last during the offseason.

"The big possum walks late." - Harry Caray

by memphiscub on Feb 24, 2009 7:34 AM CST up reply actions

No, I understand why they did it

I just don’t like the name of it.

"Prince Fielder Dies Of Inside-The-Park Homerun" - The Onion

by DTJchris on Feb 24, 2009 12:47 PM CST up reply actions

The title shouldn't dictate whether you like the content or not.

"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx

by Al Yellon on Feb 24, 2009 1:28 PM CST up reply actions

Would a Rose by any other name. . .

still bet on baseball?

by TheHawk5 on Feb 24, 2009 2:50 PM CST up reply actions

YOU'RE RIGHT

I just noticed that, too. I’m glad they didn’t change the format, though. Just remember, nitpicking is a skill. Keep up the good work.

by mailman on Feb 24, 2009 12:45 AM CST reply actions

Also

Andre Dawson is #6.

Only name listedthat shouldn’t have been was Mark McGwire.

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by puckishcubsfan on Feb 24, 2009 5:33 AM CST reply actions

yeah, if you look at everything other than his HR stats, thats NOT HoF worthy

#34: You'll be missed!

by Chanman25 on Feb 24, 2009 6:43 AM CST up reply actions

I know this has been covered but...it's not the Hall of Stats

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by TXCub on Feb 24, 2009 10:47 AM CST up reply actions

we have it at my office.

its amazing. if my beaten up old tv had a headphone jack id watch it all day. as it is, if they are showing an old game or highlights its on.

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by mjk83 on Feb 24, 2009 8:19 AM CST reply actions

I believe Lee Smith is #9

by sloathcheck78 on Feb 24, 2009 10:49 AM CST reply actions

Anyone have the whole list?

by jerry morales rules on Feb 24, 2009 11:50 AM CST reply actions

9 who belong in HOF

1 Ron Santo
2 Tommy John
3 Lee Smith
4 Pete Rose
5 Sparky Anderson
6 John Mayberry
7 Andre Dawson
8 Fernando Valenezia [sp]
9 Harry Chiti

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by Da Alderman on Feb 24, 2009 5:24 PM CST reply actions

My 9

Ron Santo
Tommy John
Pete Rose
Andre Dawson
“Shoeless” Joe Jackson
Lee Smith
Tim Raines
Keith Hernandez (last night watching their list of 9 really changed my thoughts abuot him as a HOF’er)
Dale Murphy

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by Cubbie-Tim on Feb 24, 2009 6:09 PM CST up reply actions

matt clement

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by Bricks and Ivy on Feb 24, 2009 6:25 PM CST up reply actions

Hernandez Shouldn't Be On List of Nine

I believe I would have rather seen Tim Raines or Dale Murphy on MLB Network’s list of the nine. I’m glad you’ve got Raines and Murphy on your list. Hernandez was the best defensive first baseman I can remember. He was a good hitter. He simply didn’t put together enough good seasons in the big leagues to merit serious HOF consideration. He “only” had 2182 hits. He had some power but not a lot of power.

If he hadn’t fallen off in his mid-30’s so much, then I would say he would deserve more consideration. Murphy also fell off production wise in his mid-30’s, but Murphy won 2 MVP’s. Hernandez only shared a MVP with Willie Stargell in 1979. Hernandez was a very good player but not a great player.

"The big possum walks late." - Harry Caray

by memphiscub on Feb 25, 2009 7:38 AM CST up reply actions

It amazes me

that so few if any mention Raines or Murphy when talking about those snubbed from the HOF.

"I like coconuts, you can break them open and they smell like ladies lying in the sun" Widespread Panic

by Cubbie-Tim on Feb 25, 2009 7:56 AM CST up reply actions

Rose at 4? -- weird

I love the fact the Santo is #1. although obviously rather have him just be in HOF and get him off the list for good. However, I find it curious to Rose at #4. To me he’s either top of the list or doesn’t belong on the list at all (and there have been numerous defenses of both positions), but at #4 it is a weird compromise.

by BatCubFan on Feb 25, 2009 8:59 AM CST up reply actions