January 13, 2007
Mark on the Hall
Via Baseball Think Factory Newsblog, Mark McGwire comments on the Hall of Fame vote.
"I had an absolutely wonderful career that I am very proud of," McGwire said as he signed autographs at a charity event benefiting the Orange County Abuse Prevention Center. "I'm not in control of what happens -- I was in control of hitting the ball."
McGwire said precisely the right thing. He should let others (LaRussa, etc) campaign on his behalf. He'll get in soon enough. If he lashed out at those who did not vote for his induction he'd risk steeling their resolve. By taking the high road he probably will cause some to reassess their position.
