All in all, however, if that's the list of closest Dodgers, then it looks like the Dodgers have nothing to complain about. In fact, I wouldn't be surprised if the Dodgers are high up the list of teams with the greatest number of undeserving HOFers. Just a guess.
The Drysdale argument has been covered at great length by Bill James and I won't bother to repeat it. Just let's say his reputation for "winning the big ones" may have been overstated. Willie Davis, on the other hand, "should not be regarded as a failure, merely because he had to play his prime seasons in such difficult hitting conditions." (James, HistAbstII, p 743) On Willie in general, James has him rated 27th among center fielders. Kenny Lofton is #41, Rick Monday is #42 (#47282172 as a broadcaster), and Billy Beane's roommate, Len Dykstra, is #44. It's all about context. Or, you might say, "to live outside the law you must be honest." (Marcus Grisson clinging to #61, Devon White #81, Steve Finley is #74, even before the famous slam.)
Oakland A's:
Catcher-Tenace
First Base-Giambi
Second Base-Dick Green
Third Base-Bando
Shortstop-Campy
Left Field-Rudi
Center Field-Murphy
Right Field-Tony Armas
Pitcher-Stewart
1B - Don Mattingly
2B - Joe Gordon
SS - Kid Elberfeld (weak position)
3B - Graig Nettles
C - Thurman Munson or Elston Howard
RF - Roger Maris
CF - Bobby Murcer
LF - Charlie Keller (over Bob Meusel)
P - GOOSE FREAKING GOSSAGE
1B - Mo Vaughn (sigh)
2B - Pete Runnels (Only five seasons w/ Sox, and two as a 1B, but posted .400+ OBP in four of those seasons, including all three spent at 2B)
3B - Larry Gardener
SS - John Peskovitch
C - Rich Gedman, I guess
OF - Dwight Evans
OF - Jim Rice (is this kosher?)
CF - Dom DiMaggio
Herman did have a career OPS+ of 140. He was a great player, but I guess he was no Chick Hafey.
Catcher-Tenace
First Base-Giambi
Second Base-Dick Green
Third Base-Bando
Shortstop-Campy
Left Field-Rudi
Center Field-Murphy
Right Field-Tony Armas
Pitcher-Stewart
brett butler, augie galan, dixie walker (purely numbers with dixie)
and i'd take gilliam at second over the heart string favorite of lopes. though gilliam was more great uitility.
1B - Don Mattingly
2B - Joe Gordon
SS - Kid Elberfeld (weak position)
3B - Graig Nettles
C - Thurman Munson or Elston Howard
RF - Roger Maris
CF - Bobby Murcer
LF - Charlie Keller (over Bob Meusel)
P - GOOSE FREAKING GOSSAGE
Gossage and Gordon should be in already.
1B - Mo Vaughn (sigh)
2B - Pete Runnels (Only five seasons w/ Sox, and two as a 1B, but posted .400+ OBP in four of those seasons, including all three spent at 2B)
3B - Larry Gardener
SS - John Peskovitch
C - Rich Gedman, I guess
OF - Dwight Evans
OF - Jim Rice (is this kosher?)
CF - Dom DiMaggio
P - Wakefield
For purely sentimental reasons.
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