In this edition of the On The Rox podcast, Denver Post sportswriters Kyle Newman and Patrick Saunders are joined by Pat Graham of the Associated Press and Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle to discuss the 2024 National Baseball Hall of Fame ballot. Saunders, Graham and Slusser reveal their ballots, plus the four sportswriters discuss the Hall of Fame candidacies of various players. Will Todd Helton become the second Rockies player elected this year, joining Larry Walker? What makes Adrian Beltre a first-ballot slam dunk? What is the case for closer Billy Wagner and for infielder/outfielder Gary Sheffield in his final year on the ballot? Do second baseman Chase Utley and center fielder Andruw Jones deserve election? Plus, analyzing the "Big Hall" versus "Small Hall" philosophies and more analysis in a packed show.

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Ep. 207 -- Hall of Fame roundtable breaking down 2024 BBWAA ballot

JAN 19, 202447 MIN
On The Rox

Ep. 207 -- Hall of Fame roundtable breaking down 2024 BBWAA ballot

JAN 19, 202447 MIN

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In this edition of the On The Rox podcast, Denver Post sportswriters Kyle Newman and Patrick Saunders are joined by Pat Graham of the Associated Press and Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle to discuss the 2024 National Baseball Hall of Fame ballot. Saunders, Graham and Slusser reveal their ballots, plus the four sportswriters discuss the Hall of Fame candidacies of various players. Will Todd Helton become the second Rockies player elected this year, joining Larry Walker? What makes Adrian Beltre a first-ballot slam dunk? What is the case for closer Billy Wagner and for infielder/outfielder Gary Sheffield in his final year on the ballot? Do second baseman Chase Utley and center fielder Andruw Jones deserve election? Plus, analyzing the "Big Hall" versus "Small Hall" philosophies and more analysis in a packed show.