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Rob Neyer lists Billy Martin, Doug Harvey and Bob Howsam among seven who deserve election by the Hall of Fame's Veterans Committee.

Story | Conversation | December 04, 2009

The Hall of Fame developed a massive database of Negro Leagues statistics. But why hasn't it been released to the public? The time is now.

Story | Conversation | April 15, 2008

There remain a dozen baseball figures who should follow Goose Gossage into the hallowed halls of Cooperstown.

Story | Conversation | January 08, 2008

Looking at the new list of Hall of Fame candidates for 2008, only Tim Raines has the credentials to earn a spot in Cooperstown.

Story | Conversation | July 30, 2007

When Frank Thomas hit his 500th home run, did he go from Cooperstown wannabe to Hall of Fame lock?

Story | Conversation | June 28, 2007

Craig Biggio is not only one of the 10 greatest second basemen in major league history, but one of the five or six greatest.

Story | Conversation | June 28, 2007

Eddie Mathews was considered the all-time greatest third baseman when he retired, but now he's a forgotten member of the 500-HR club.

Story | Conversation | May 06, 2007

The process in which the Veterans Committee votes on Hall of Fame candidates is a mess and it needs to be restructured.

Story | Conversation | February 28, 2007

Shortstop or third baseman? Maybe we should just call Alex Rodriguez the greatest American Leaguer since Mickey Mantle.

Story | Conversation | February 06, 2007

In trying to explain how Jim Rice was one of the American League's most dominant players, the numbers just don't add up.

Story | Conversation | January 17, 2007

If Jim Rice is elected to the Hall of Fame, then Tim Raines, Dale Murphy and many others should gain entrance as well.

Story | Conversation | January 10, 2007

Strangely, players like Hank Gowdy have garnered more Hall of Fame support over the years than some players with far superior credentials.

Story | Conversation | January 08, 2007

Mark McGwire was considered a one-dimensional player, but that dimension -- hitting -- was Hall of Fame-worthy.

Story | Conversation | January 04, 2007

The Hall of Fame should be used to define greatness, not to keep stories alive about baseball's rich history.

Story | Conversation | December 26, 2006

Reprimanded by his readers, Rob Neyer amends his columns on the best 3-4 combos and candidates for the Hall of Fame.

Story | Conversation | August 28, 2006

If the Hall of Fame takes the "overall contribution" clause seriously, there might be room for Billy Martin, Billy Southworth and many others.

Story | Conversation | August 22, 2006