01-07-2006, 08:02 AM
Ozzie Smith's 13 gold gloves merit him being in the Hall of Fame in spite of his atrocious offensive numbers. Thus setting the precedent that being dominant on one side of the field is enough to warrant a HOF nod.
Therefore, Edgar Martinez should not be penalized for his nonexistant defensive presence, and instead rewarded for his dominant offensive presence.
You can't have it both ways.
Therefore, Edgar Martinez should not be penalized for his nonexistant defensive presence, and instead rewarded for his dominant offensive presence.
You can't have it both ways.