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Fred McGriff news, rumors

  • This day in Braves History: Cox gets his 1,600th victory in comeback against Reds
    • This day in Braves History: Cox gets his 1,600th victory in comeback against Reds
    Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images The legendary manager hits a huge milestone Braves Franchise History 1921: The Cubs and Braves each pull a triple play, but they do not help. The Cubs lose to the Giants, 5-3, and Boston falls to the Reds, 6-4. 1953: Led by OF Jim Pendleton’s three home runs, the Braves tie the Yankees’ 1939 major-league record for the most homers in a game with eight in ...2024
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  • Baseball history unpacked, August 30
    • Baseball history unpacked, August 30
    Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images A M-W-F digest, replete with #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB content, gathered from reputable sources. Happy birthday to Luke Little and others! Jake Arrieta no-hits the Dodgers, and other stories. On Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, Bleed Cubbie Blue is pleased to present a light-hearted, Cubs-centric look at baseball’s colorful past, with plenty of the lore...2024
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  • This day in Braves History: Fred McGriff goes off in a Braves win
    • This day in Braves History: Fred McGriff goes off in a Braves win
    The Crime Dog has a perfect day at the plate Braves Franchise History 1954: The Braves finally get to Phillies ace Robin Roberts in a 5-1 win. Roberts leaves the game in the seventh, snapping a streak of 13 consecutive complete games against the Braves over the last three seasons. He had a 12-1 record in those 13 games. 1957: The Dodgers tied a major league record by using eight pitchers in a 13-...2024
  • This Day in Braves History: Atlanta calls up Andruw Jones
    • This Day in Braves History: Atlanta calls up Andruw Jones
    Braves Franchise History 1914 - The Braves record 11 hits off Jeff Tesreau and beat the Giants 7-3. Bill James is the winner while Joe Connolly finishes a triple shy of a cycle. 1971 - The Braves purchase infielder Tony LaRussa from the A’s. 1982 - Atlanta snaps an 11-game losing streak with a 6-5 win over the Padres and move back within 1.5 games of first place Los Angeles in the NL West standi...2024
  • This Day in Braves History: Fred McGriff becomes the 9th player to have 7 consecutive seasons with 30 or more homers
    • This Day in Braves History: Fred McGriff becomes the 9th player to have 7 consecutive seasons with 30 or more homers
    Braves Franchise History 1922: Pittsburgh roughs up Boston starter Rube Marquard and beats the last-place Braves, 9-3. 1973: - Braves knuckleballer Phil Niekro no-hits the Padres, 9-00, and improves his record to 11-4. He walks three and strikes out four while recording the first no-hitter by the franchise in Atlanta. Ralph Garr has three hits, three runs, and a steal, and Paul Casanova records a...2024
  • Takeaways from the Braves’ series win in Milwaukee
    • Takeaways from the Braves’ series win in Milwaukee
    Photo by Justin Berl/Getty Images The Braves finished July strong and look like they are finally starting to build some momentum. It was a rough start, but the Atlanta Braves finished off their seven-game road trip by winning four of the last five games, including a series win against the NL Central-leading Milwaukee Brewers. While the Wild Card race remains tight, the NL East deficit is ...2024

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Fred McGriff injury and suspension

  • • Baseball history unpacked, August 30
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  • • This Day in Braves History: Atlanta calls up Andruw Jones
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  • This Day in Braves History: Atlanta acquires Fred McGriff
    • This Day in Braves History: Atlanta acquires Fred McGriff
    Photo by Focus on Sport/Getty Images Braves Franchise History 1961 - Hank Aaron, Joe Adcock and Joe Torre pull off a triple steal in the sixth inning against the Reds. It is Aaron’s first steal of home. 1993 - The Braves acquire first baseman Fred McGriff from the Padres in exchange for Melvin Nieves and Donnie Elliott. Steve Avery and two relievers shutout the Pirates 2-0 despite allowin...2024
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  • This Day in Braves History: Atlanta trades Orlando Cepeda to A’s
    • This Day in Braves History: Atlanta trades Orlando Cepeda to A’s
    Braves Franchise History 1972 - The Braves trade Orlando Cepeda to the A’s for Denny McLain. 1997 - Keith Lockhart hits a pinch-hit grand slam to help the Braves overcome a five-run deficit in a 6-5 win over the Phillies. Fred McGriff broke the tie in the seventh with a triple to give Atlanta the win. 2000 - John Rocker tosses a perfect eighth to help the Braves beat the Mets and end their seven...2024
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  • This Day in Braves History: Warren Spahn strikes out 18
    • This Day in Braves History: Warren Spahn strikes out 18
    Photo by Los Angeles Examiner/USC Libraries/Corbis via Getty Images Braves Franchise History 1952 - Warren Spahn ties the National League record of 18 strikeouts in a 15 inning, 3-1 loss to the Cubs. MLB History 1933 - Lou Gehrig and manager Joe McCarthy are ejected. McCarthy is given a three-game suspension but Gehrig isn’t keeping his consecutive games played streak alive at 1,249. 196...2024
  • Some Braves trades hurt your heart more than others
    • Some Braves trades hurt your heart more than others
    It’s so hard, to say goodbye, to yesterday. | Photo by Matthew Grimes Jr./Atlanta Braves/Getty Images Seeing your favorite player traded can leave scars that never fully heal. Here are some of the Braves players whose trade from Atlanta cause pain amongst the fanbase. June is right around the corner and before you know it rumors will be rampant as the trade deadline approaches - unless you...2024
  • Prognosticating the rest of the Atlanta Braves 2024 season
    • Prognosticating the rest of the Atlanta Braves 2024 season
    Photo by Matthew Grimes Jr./Atlanta Braves/Getty Images The Battery Power Almanac is back to soothsay the balance of the 2024 Atlanta Braves season predicated on the last four decades of “the 4’s”. As the bleeps and blorps of technology send us all careening into the AI embankment, it is time to unplug, power down and pull out the Battery Power Almanac for some fine reading while sipping s...2024
  • Looking back on the 1994 Atlanta Braves season that was and wasn’t
    • Looking back on the 1994 Atlanta Braves season that was and wasn’t
    Often lost in the celebration of Atlanta’s 14 division crowns from 1991 though 2005 is the one they didn’t win - but didn’t count - in 1994. After the Boston Braves won the 1914 World Series, earning the moniker the “Miracle Braves” in the process after going 68-19 in their final 87 games to win the National League, the Braves franchise only made five appearances in the postseason until 1991. Fiv...2024
  • Where Ronald Acuña Jr. ranks among the Braves’ all-time greats
    • Where Ronald Acuña Jr. ranks among the Braves’ all-time greats
    Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images Ronald Acuña Jr. has just six seasons in the majors, but is already making his mark in the Braves’ record books Ronald Acuña Jr.’s 2023 season was one of the best offensive performances in major league history, landing him his first career MVP Award. It seems kind of weird to type, but Acuña is going into his seventh major league season at this point, eve...2024
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Timeline

  • 2024
    "Atlanta’s clean-up man, Fred McGriff, would homer on the first pitch of his at bat - and after a flyout by David Justice - Terry Pendleton would hit a solo home run of his own to give the Braves and Mercker a 2-0 lead."

  • 2023
    "He will be inducted alongside first baseman Fred McGriff, who was previously elected by the Era Committee."

  • 2022
    "Longtime first baseman Fred McGriff was inducted to the Baseball Hall of Fame, the only player elected out of the eight nominees under consideration by the 16-person Era Committee."

  • 2020
    "Though Fernandez was dealt to the Padres along with Fred McGriff in the blockbuster December 19"

  • 2019
    "The Ballot Final Year: Edgar Martinez, Fred McGriff Returning with multiple years of e"

  • 2018
    "In all the years I have been writing this series, the one guy that to me sits most directly on the Hall of Fame line is Fred McGriff."

  • 2017
    "As Fred McGriff earned six consecutive Top 10 finishes in National League MVP Award balloting from 1989-94, he hit 14 more home runs than any other Major Leaguer and produced an fWAR that was better than everybody not named Barry Bonds, Rickey Henderson, Ken Griffey Jr."

  • 2016
    "The Fred McGriff Hall of Fame debate"

  • 2015
    "Red Sox slugger David Ortiz surpassed the legendary Lou Gehrig and Fred McGriff with home run Number 494 on Sunday afternoon, a towering two-run shot deep into the seats in right field at Citi Field that moved him into sole possession of 27th place on the all-time list."

  • 2014
    "Fred McGriff and Gary Sheffield are the other players with Atlanta connections who will also appear on the ballot."

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Fred McGriff trade rumors, contract, salary rumors

  • The Purple Row staff shares their favorite memories of Todd Helton
    • The Purple Row staff shares their favorite memories of Todd Helton
    Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images The Toddfather has left his mark on both the Rockies franchise and their fans As Todd Helton prepares to take his place in the MLB Hall of Fame, we thought it would be a good time for staff members to reflect on their memories of The Toddfather. The ceremony starts at 11:30am MT. ★ ★ ★ Sam Bradfield My late maternal grandfather was a baseball guy, alwa...2024
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  • This Day in Braves History: Chipper Jones extends his hit streak to 14 games
    • This Day in Braves History: Chipper Jones extends his hit streak to 14 games
    Photo by Scott Cunningham/Getty Images Braves Franchise History 1944 - The Dodgers score eight unearned runs to defeat the Braves 8-5 and snap a 16-game losing streak. 1992 - Greg Maddux announces that he has broken off negotiations with the Cubs and will become a free agent at the end of the season. Maddux will sign with the Atlanta Braves during the offseason. 2001 - Fred McGriff invok...2024
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  • Marcell Ozuna to participate in the Home Run Derby
    • Marcell Ozuna to participate in the Home Run Derby
    Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images Atlanta’s designated hitter will be one of eight players partaking in the All-Star Game event. The Atlanta Braves have announced that designated hitter Marcell Ozuna will participate in the 2024 Home Run Derby during the All-Star Game festivities in Arlington, TX next week. Ozuna will become the 11th different Braves player to take part in the derby and the...2024
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  • • Some Braves trades hurt your heart more than others
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  • This Day in Braves History: Julio Franco becomes oldest player with a pinch-hit home run
    • This Day in Braves History: Julio Franco becomes oldest player with a pinch-hit home run
    Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images Braves Franchise History 1981 - Terry Harper leads off the game with a single before Pirates pitcher Jim Bibby retires the next 27 batters in order. Atlanta falls 5-0 with Phil Niekro taking the loss. 2004 - Julio Franco breaks his own record as the oldest player in major league history to hit a pinch-hit home run. Franco’s homer tied the game in the eig...2024
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  • • Prognosticating the rest of the Atlanta Braves 2024 season
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  • Today is the 30th anniversary of the last no-hitter in Braves history
    • Today is the 30th anniversary of the last no-hitter in Braves history
    Left-handed pitcher Kent Mercker started both of the Atlanta Braves last two no-hitters. | Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images The last complete game no-hitter in Atlanta Braves history was thrown on this date in 1994. April 8th is a monumental date in Atlanta Braves history. Not only was it the day in 1974 that Hank Aaron broke Babe Ruth’s all-time home run record but it is the date of ...2024
  • • Where Ronald Acuña Jr. ranks among the Braves’ all-time greats
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  • A hypothetical 2024 Hall of Fame ballot
    • A hypothetical 2024 Hall of Fame ballot
    Photo by Matthew Grimes Jr./Atlanta Braves/Getty Images I don’t have a Hall of Fame vote, but if I did, this is what it would look like. This is an exercise that I have thought about doing for the last three years, but ultimately decided that it wasn’t worth the trouble. Voting for Baseball’s Hall of Fame in my opinion is the ultimate honor for a writer, but in recent years we have seen b...2024
  • A look at Cubs trades in the expansion era: 2001
    • A look at Cubs trades in the expansion era: 2001
    Mark Bellhorn batting for the Cubs in 2003 | Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images Some good, some bad, some “why?” The Cubs had made some interesting acquisitions in the previous offseason, including Bill Mueller, Matt Stairs and Tom “Flash” Gordon, and so contended for much of 2001 before fading and finishing third in the NL Central. The trading market was pretty quiet until near the dea...2023

Fred McGriff stats and results

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  • Rays announce 2024 Promotional Schedule, two additions to Hall of Fame
    • Rays announce 2024 Promotional Schedule, two additions to Hall of Fame
    Fred McGriff will be honored this season | Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images Late radio broadcaster Dave Wills and MLB HOFer Fred McGriff enter the Rays hall The Tampa Bay Rays have announced the promotions and giveaway schedule, and Rays Hall of Fame induction dates. The first giveaway is the traditional schedule magnet for the first 20,000 fans on Opening Day (March 28) against the Tor...2024
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  • Baseball history unpacked, December 4
    • Baseball history unpacked, December 4
    Photo by Ron Vesely/MLB Photos via Getty Images A M-W-F digest, replete with #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB content, gathered from reputable sources. There’s a draft in here, and other stories. Happy birthday to Lee Smith! On Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, Bleed Cubbie Blue is pleased to present a light-hearted, Cubs-centric look at baseball’s colorful past, with plenty of the lore and various ...2023
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Fred McGriff parents, kids, wife / husband, girlfriend / boyfriend

  • • Takeaways from the Braves’ series win in Milwaukee
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  • Looking back at Opening Day starters for the Atlanta Braves
    • Looking back at Opening Day starters for the Atlanta Braves
    Rick Mahler and Bruce Benedict were the starting battery on Opening Day in 1982. Bob Gibson, who started 10 Opening Days during his playing career, was making his debut as Atlanta’s pitching coach. | Photo by George Gojkovich/Getty Images Here are some of the famous and forgotten starters the Braves have had since moving to Atlanta in 1966, including one player who started at five differen...2024
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  • • Looking back on the 1994 Atlanta Braves season that was and wasn’t
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  • • A look at Cubs trades in the expansion era: 2001
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  • • Baseball history unpacked, December 4
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  • • Outside The Confines: This article is going to Cooperstown
    Gregory Fisher-USA TODAY Sports Cooperstown welcomes two more immortals into their ranks. The trade deadline approaches and what will the Angels do with Shohei Ohtani? This will probably be the final quiet weekend in MLB for a while. The Trade Deadline is Tuesday and after that, we’ll have the meat of the playoff races. Consider yourself to all be on “Hug-watch” until next Tuesday. I do be...2023
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  • • 10 moments that defined Fred McGriff
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  • • Who would win a Home Run Derby between all-time Braves greats?
    Photo by Matthew Grimes Jr./Atlanta Braves/Getty Images The answer seems somewhat obvious but let's have some fun trying to get to the eventual result! Outside of the 1988 edition getting rained out and the 2020 edition being canceled altogether, there’s been a Home Run Derby as part of the Major League Baseball All-Star Game festivities every year since 1985. Counting this year, there wil...2023
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Top Fred McGriff news

  • • Papi passes Gehrig, McGriff with HR No. 494
    Red Sox slugger David Ortiz surpassed the legendary Lou Gehrig and Fred McGriff with home run No. 494 on Sunday afternoon, a towering two-run shot deep into the seats in right field at Citi Field that moved him into sole possession of 27th place on the all-time list....2015
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  • • Papi passes Gehrig, McGriff with HR No. 494
    Red Sox slugger David Ortiz surpassed the legendary Lou Gehrig and Fred McGriff with home run No. 494 on Sunday afternoon, a towering two-run shot deep into the seats in right field at Citi Field that moved him into sole possession of 27th place on the all-time list....2015
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  • • The Fred McGriff Hall of Fame debate
    2016
  • • Fred McGriff Elected To Baseball Hall Of Fame
    Longtime first baseman Fred McGriff was inducted to the Baseball Hall of Fame, the only player elected out of the eight nominees under consideration by the 16-person Era Committee. McGriff was a unanimous vote, getting votes from all 16 members. Twelve votes were required for selection, and of the other seven players on the ballot,…...2022
  • McGriff elected to HOF; Bonds, Clemens left out
    • McGriff elected to HOF; Bonds, Clemens left out
    Barry Bonds, Roger Clemens and Curt Schilling were passed over by a Baseball Hall of Fame committee that elected former slugger Fred McGriff to Cooperstown on Sunday....2022
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  • • Chipper Jones Named Braves Special Assistant to Baseball Operations
    2015
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  • • Scott Rolen Elected Into Baseball Hall Of Fame
    The Hall of Fame announced this evening that third baseman Scott Rolen has been elected by the Baseball Writers Association of America. He is the only player inducted by the BBWAA in this year’s election cycle. He will be inducted alongside first baseman Fred McGriff, who was previously elected by the Era Committee. Rolen received…...2023
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  • • This Day in Braves History: Atlanta acquires Fred McGriff from Padres
    Braves Franchise History 1961 - Hank Aaron, Joe Adcock and Joe Torre pull off a triple steal in the sixth inning against the Reds. It is Aaron’s first steal of home. 1993 - The Braves acquire first baseman Fred McGriff from the Padres in exchange for Melvin Nieves and Donnie Elliott. Steve Avery and two relievers shutout the Pirates 2-0 despite allowing 13 hits. 2012 - The Braves and the Giants ...2023
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Fred McGriff fantasy rankings and news

  • • Who would win a Home Run Derby between all-time Braves greats?
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  • • Big Unit, Pedro, Smoltz and More: Scott Miller's 2015 Hall of Fame Ballot
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Fred McGriff schedule, game

  • • This day in Braves History: Cox gets his 1,600th victory in comeback against Reds
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  • • Baseball history unpacked, August 30
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  • • This day in Braves History: Fred McGriff goes off in a Braves win
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  • • Takeaways from the Braves’ series win in Milwaukee
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  • • The Purple Row staff shares their favorite memories of Todd Helton
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  • • Marcell Ozuna to participate in the Home Run Derby
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  • • Today is the 30th anniversary of the last no-hitter in Braves history
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  • • Looking back at Opening Day starters for the Atlanta Braves
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Fred McGriff rumors, scandals

  • • This day in Braves History: Cox gets his 1,600th victory in comeback against Reds
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  • Andre Dawson wants his Hall of Fame plaque changed to a Cubs cap — and the Hall is listening
    • Andre Dawson wants his Hall of Fame plaque changed to a Cubs cap — and the Hall is listening
    Andre Dawson with his Hall of Fame plaque at the induction ceremony in Cooperstown, July 25, 2010 | Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images Give the man what he wants. Tuesday, Paul Sullivan of the Chicago Tribune posted a column in which he wrote that Hall of Famer Andre Dawson wants the cap on his Hall of Fame plaque changed from an Expos cap to a Cubs cap. Dawson’s reasoning, per Sullivan: “...2023
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  • The Postseason is quickly becoming the “Travis d’Arnaud Show”
    • The Postseason is quickly becoming the “Travis d’Arnaud Show”
    Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports The Braves catcher has estabilshed himself as one of the best postseason performers in baseball. When the trade for Sean Murphy proved to be the most significant move of this past offseason for the Braves, it likely was a surprise move to many. Atlanta was coming off a 2022 season in which it featured arguably the best catching duo in baseball with Travis d’Ar...2023
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  • • Cub Tracks’ secrets in the stars
    Photo by Quinn Harris/Getty Images #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB news you can use, four days a week. So how much longer can we have stars in our eyes and on our team? Tell us true, Jed. It’s the dawning of the age of asparagus. Welcome to today’s episode of Cub Tracks news and notes™, a greatest-hits collection of Chicago-style beat writers and bloggers, ground from #Cubs, #MiLB, and #MLB basebal...2023
  • • Baseball history unpacked, December 19
    Happy birthday, Taylor Gushue! | Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images A thrice-weekly digest, replete with #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB factoids, gathered from reputable sources. Today we feature financial skullduggery and other such fare, just the thing to open Holiday week. On Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, Bleed Cubbie Blue is pleased to present a light-hearted, Cubs-centric look at baseball’s...2022
  • • Scott Miller's Starting 9: PED Era Makes for Clear Choices in Hall of Fame Vote
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