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Building a Hall of Fame Out of Non-Hall of Famers

Because the criteria for what makes a Hall of Famer has become confusing in recent years, it is worth comparing baseball players not in the Hall with those who are.

By Benjamin Hoffman

Baseball New York Mets Verlander, Justin

Mets and Justin Verlander Agree on Two-Year, $86 Million Contract

Verlander, who won his third career Cy Young Award in 2022, will join the Mets on a two-year deal, effectively replacing Jacob deGrom.

By Scott Miller

Baseball Baseball Hall of Fame Bonds, Barry Clemens, Roger Mattingly, Don McGriff, Fred Murphy, Dale Palmeiro, Rafael Schilling, Curt

Fred McGriff Elected to Baseball Hall of Fame

A popular first baseman who had a season in each league as the home run leader, McGriff was elected by a committee that rejected Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens.

By Benjamin Hoffman

Baseball Cone, David deGrom, Jacob Gooden, Dwight Koosman, Jerry New York Mets Seaver, Tom

Where Does Jacob deGrom Rank in Mets History?

Tom Seaver is easily the best starter to play for the team, but deGrom, who left the Mets after nine spectacular seasons, made an argument for second place.

By Benjamin Hoffman