Congratulations Barry Larkin! Sort of…

According to those who vote on whether or not players are deserving of forever being enshrined in Cooperstown, Barry Larkin stands alone eight years removed from his prolific 18-year career. Deserving? Yes, Larkin was an above average fielder with a career .295 batting average. A rare lifer who played for one team (Cincinnati) over the course of his entire career. While it is not his fault that he played in an era forever tarnished by steroids, he has become the face of a new generation: the post-steroid Hall of Fame. A Hall of Fame that will not feature the likes of a deserving Jeff Bagwell, who’s 449 homeruns are 35th all time. One that will question whether or not Mike Piazza attained his gaudy offensive numbers under his own natural abilities. One that will take a second look at Ken Griffey Jr. when his time is called upon. This, suffice to say, is no Hall of Fame. The Baseball Writers Association of America is a collective of some of the “finest” journalists who have cover...