TIM RAINES RUMORS & GOSSIP
Tim Raines Believes He Is Hall Worthy- “I Had A Hall Of Fame Career”
MLB legend, Tim Raines took the time to speak with me about why he believes he is worthy of being inducted into the Hall of Fame. In this portion of an interview done on Monday, May 14, 2012, Raines explains why he deserves to get the call that everyone wants. You don’t want to miss Raines plead his case for immortality.
In his 1986 edition of Baseball Abstract, Bill James...
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Tim Raines- On Derek Jeter, “I Don’t Think He Was Ready To Take Over The Shortstop Job.”
MLB legend, Tim Raines took the time to speak with me about one of the greatest New York Yankees to play the game, Derek Jeter. In this portion of an interview done on Monday, May 14, 2012, Raines explains that when Jeter first came up, he didnt look ready to be a major leaguer. Raines then went on to tell us how his Yankee teammates nurtured Jeter and helped him become the caption...
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Tim Raines- Thoughts on Mark Teixeira, “New York Is Not Treating Him Right”
MLB legend, Tim Raines took the time to speak with me about Mark Teixeira and his transition to New York. In this portion of an interview done on Monday, May 14, 2012, Raines explains that he believes Tex isn’t transitioning well at all. In fact, Raines thinks that Tex isn’t happy here in NY. You don’t want to miss these comments.
Some may argue that he used to...
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Tim Raines Talks About Ryan Braun And The Steroids Era
MLB legend, Tim Raines took the time to speak with me about Ryan Braun and the entire steroids era. In this portion of an interview done on Monday, May 14, 2012, Raines explains that he always played the game with everything that he had, and doesn’t understand how anyone could get to the point where they use steroids.
In regards to Braun, Raines said that simply, “the...
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FanGraphs Audio: Dave Cameron on the Hall of Fame
Episode 121
FanGraphs Audio returns from its winter furlough with managing editor Dave Cameron. Among the topics discussed: the respective Hall of Fame credentials of Jeff Bagwell, Edgar Martinez, and Tim Raines. Also, for no reason whatsoever: Bryan LaHair. Music courtesy of 1970s American rock band Player.
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January 09, 2012
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January 09, 2012
My 2012 MLB Hall of Fame ballot
Much like last year, I'm going to create my own Hall of Fame ballot, even though I obviously don't get an official vote.My 2011 ballot:Roberto Alomar*Bert Blyleven*Barry LarkinTim RainesAlan Trammell*- 2011 inducteeHere's my 2012 Hall of Fame Ballot (percent of 2011 vote in parenthesis, 75 percent required for election):Jeff Bagwell (41.7)- Bagwell was one of the most...
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January 06, 2012
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January 06, 2012
Cooperstown Choices: Tim Raines
With the Hall Of Fame election announcement coming on January 9, 2012, it is time to review the ballot, go over the names, and decide who belongs in the Hall Of Fame.
There are twenty seven men on the ballot this year and we will take a look at each one individually prior to official announcements. You can find all of the profiles in the I-70 Baseball Exclusives: Cooperstown Choices...
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January 03, 2012
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January 03, 2012
The Cooperstown case for Tim Raines
An argument on behalf of the sabermetric darling.Click the title to read more.Read more great baseball stuff at The Hardball Times.
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December 12, 2011
Hall watch continues for Raines, Morris
A truly outstanding contemporary sports jounralist, Jonah Keri (who, head's up baseball fans of Canada, apparently is making his next project a book about the Montreal Expos), recently tweeted the following:If you have a Hall of Fame ballot, these pieces on Tim Raines (http://www.hardballtimes.com/main/article/tim-raines-case-for-the-hall-of-fame/) & Jack Morris (http://www...
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December 10, 2011
'Rock' the vote? Raines looks to gain steam
Tim Raines is a candidate on the National Baseball Hall of Fame ballot for the fifth year. The Class of 2012 will be announced on Jan. 9.
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November 30, 2011
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