Like the swallows of Capistrano, you can reliably predict that each year some thoroughly undeserving player will receive a Hall of Fame vote(s). Last year, it was David Segui, Pat Hentgen, Kevin Appier amongts others that picked a small smattering of votes. This year, it was Bill Mueller, Brad Radke, Javy Lopez, and Eric Young. Just as predictable as votes for some lesser-worthies is the hand wringing and complaining that follows. Though I’ve never expressed it in written format, I used to join in and complain. The typical refrains are, “If they can’t take the vote seriously, they should lose their votes” or “If he voted for [crappy player] how did he not vote for [clearly HOF worthy player]?”
This year, however, I’ve come to a realization…so what? So what if Brad Radke got 2 votes? So what if Tony Fernandez and his ridiculous leg kick once garnered 4 votes? What does it matter? It doesn’t harm anyone if these lesser lights recei...
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