Mac,

Although you guys tend to avoid it, most radio hosts (especially Dan Patrick) are constantly discussing who should or shouldn't be in their respective Hall of Fame. I'm sure you and most everyone will agree that this is just bad radio. I have a 2 part question though on why hosts barrage us with this crap.

1. Why do they care so much, or act that way, about who is or is not in a hall of fame? Does it really matter? They're not a part of this exclusive club so why do they even care who's in it or waste air time discussing it. Especially when there are games going on right now that would be much more interesting to discuss.

2. If membership IS all that important to warrant so much discussion, why don't these hosts EVER spend any time reminiscing and reviewing the accomplishments of those who have already been inducted into the hall?

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There will never be an effective vaccine. I'll never get one anyway.

"Chus"
Mac,

A few years back, maybe even at the Snore, when discussing Cal Ripken, Jr., you sort of eluded to something that portrayed him in a negative light, but you didn't really clarify.

Ripken's streak should have come to an end - but Orioles management made sure it didn't happen. His streak is therefore 'a fraud' imho.

Cal Ripken, Jr. was allowing Kevin Costner, the actor, to stay at his house, following the wrap of "The Postman". One day, Ripken left for Camden Yards to play in a game. Somewhere between his home and the stadium, Cal realized that he had left something back at his house, and turned back to retrieve it. Upon arriving at his home, he found Kevin Costner in bed with his wife, Kelly. Cal then proceeded to beat the crap out of Costner, to the point that Costner was unable to make any publicity opportunities for a time. Cal then called the Orioles, and told them he wouldn't be coming in to play that day. Upon hearing this, the owner reminded Cal about his streak, telling him The Streak would end if he didn't play that day. Cal told him it was impossible for him to come in, so there went the streak. Reportedly, the owner told him not to worry, because he would take care of it. That night, the game was cancelled due to "electrical failure" with some lights on the field. The caller said that their was no problem with the lights, that everything else, including the hotels and restaurants that are part of Camden Yards, worked perfectly. The next day, the lights were fixed, Cal was able to play, and the streak stayed intact.

pete rose should be in the HOF. my feelings on that are, he didnt bet on any games when he played, and he would be going in as a player. keep him out of coaching or owning, etc. but put him and his 4100 hits in the hall.