Will Tim Rained get in? Why is he not in?

He also led the AL in wins twice, was a five-time All-Star and holds the all-time record for putouts by a pitcher.

This line makes me picture a garage sale.

I missed the "but" before "landing free agent slugger." My heart stopped at the prospect of Bay.

He also led the AL in wins twice, was a five-time All-Star and holds the all-time record for putouts by a pitcher.

This line makes me picture a garage sale.

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we got service after sales
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how 'bout an engagement ring?
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We got a year-end clearance, we got a white sale
And a smoke-damaged furniture
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and receive as our gift, our gift to you
They come in all colors, one size fits all
No muss, no fuss, no spills
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going out of business
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Now you've heard it advertised, don't hesitate
Don't be caught with your drawers down
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That's right, it filets, it chops
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lasts a lifetime, mows your lawn
And it mows your lawn
and it picks up the kids from school
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it gets rid of embarrassing age spots
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under the chaise longe for several weeks
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it turns a sandwich into a banquet
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And it walks your dog, and it doubles on sax
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And it steals your car
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thighs, chin, midriff
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it is a job
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take ten for five exchange
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never needs winding
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it creates household odors
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It gives you an erection
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(Get away from me kid, you bother me...)
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I never heard of "Black Jack" Morris. Although I assume every Jack is called "Black Jack" at some point, just like every Jake is tagged "the Snake."

Can't go wrong with a Tom Waits reference #4.

And, oh yeah, BERT OR BUST.

He [Morris] was one of the greatest postseason pitchers of all time (4-2, 2.96 in three World Series).

3-2 4.87 in 4 ALCS.

You did say postseason didn't you, Bill?

I guess Bill Madden and I have different definitions for the word "greatest".

DB

Ken Holtzman, 4-1, 2.55 ERA in 3 WS

I never heard of "Black Jack" Morris. Although I assume every Jack is called "Black Jack" at some point, just like every Jake is tagged "the Snake."

This is the first time I've heard Morris called "Black Jack". That was Jack McDowell's nickname.

And, with 60 shutouts, how is it going to be explained to Blyleven in the future when the writers start voting in pitchers from the pitch-count era with zero career shutouts?

I understand what he's getting at, but it ain't never going to happen. There's 16 active pitchers with at least 100 career starts and 0 shutouts. Few, if any of those guys will get even a single HOF vote. The best among them is Julian Tavarez.

There's some among the actives with 50 or more starts who could make some HOF noise, like Jurrjens or Kershaw. But if they are going to eventually have a HOF career, they will have to rack up more than a few shutouts.

If Clayton Kershaw never throws a shutout, it means his arm had to be amputated in the winter of 2010.