Following my always popular Hall of Fame ballot, I am going to present the literate side of me and rank the top 12 books I’ve read in 2012.
Taxman’s 2012 HOF Ballot
As is customary, I am going to complete my hall of fame ballot before it is released today. Like many, I am predicting that only Barry Larkin makes it in.
Taxman’s 2011 HOF Ballot
As is customary, I am going to complete my hall of fame ballot and forget to mail it in. When scanning through the list, I note many names of guys that I either owned in fantasy or battled against. I am also pretty sure I have seen all of them live; for some admittedly late in their career. Continue reading
Taxman’s 2009 HOF Ballot
Rickey Henderson
Bert Blyleven
Mark McGwire
Tim Raines
Jack Morris
Dan Plesac – anyone who comes out in the 5th inning to shovel dirt, should get at least one vote before being kicked off the ballot.
I know that I am being a bit of a hypocrite with the Morris vote, since I am not voting for Rice or Dawson but am voting for Morris using the same criteria that people would use to vote Morris in.
Taxman’s 2007 HOF Ballot
My ballot was completed before the December deadline. Next year, I am going to actually mail it. Let them throw it out. Anyway, I think I have a new record for picks this year with six. I will post them in order. Continue reading