http://www.sbnation.com/users/BigdJC Posts made by BigdJC on SB Nation http://www.vivaelbirdos.com/2006/8/2/1244/74063 BigdJC Wed, 02 Aug 2006 16:04:04 -0000 <p>Let me first go on record (once again) and state that Mark McGwire has always been my favorite player. &nbsp;It all started back when I was a LittleJ and I went to a game in Oakland and watched him hit a grand slam over the Center field wall. &nbsp;Being only 8 years old and watching that, I fell in love with him before I knew what women were.</p><p>Now on to current times. &nbsp;I don't know if anyone saw the Sunday conversation on SC last Sunday, but they interviewed a number of Baseball writers about Big Mac making into the Hall of Fame. &nbsp;If you ask me, this is a no-brainer. &nbsp;Not only did he hit 583 home runs, but he helped bring baseball back to what it is now thanks to that epic chase of Maris in '98. &nbsp;Yes, his "performance" on Capitol Hill was a joke, but McGwire played before the times that steroids was illegal in baseball. &nbsp;Also, there is no proof that he took steroids (besides andro, when MLB allowed to take andro). &nbsp;In my humble opinion, McGwire should be in the HOF. &nbsp;If you are going to hold out players who allegedly take steroids, you have to hold out Bonds, Sosa, and company. &nbsp;Just my opinion, for what it's worth.</p><p>What does Cardinal Nation think? &nbsp;Does McGwire belong in the Hall? &nbsp; &nbsp;Feel free to comment. &nbsp;Thanks! &nbsp; &nbsp;</p> <fieldset class="poll-box"> <legend>Poll</legend> <h5 class="poll-title">If you were a Baseball writer, would you allow Mark McGwire into the Hall of Fame</h5> <div id="poll_container_6184_771667682"> <form action="/polls/vote/6184?container_id=poll_container_6184_771667682" method="post" onsubmit="new Ajax.Request('/polls/vote/6184?container_id=poll_container_6184_771667682', {asynchronous:true, evalScripts:true, parameters:Form.serialize(this)}); return false;"> <ul class="poll-list clearfix"> <li class="clearfix"><span class="radio"><input id="poll_option_32157" name="poll_option" type="radio" value="32157" /></span> <span class="option">Yes, first ballot.</span></li> <li class="clearfix"><span class="radio"><input id="poll_option_32158" name="poll_option" type="radio" value="32158" /></span> <span class="option">Yes, but not on the first ballot.</span></li> <li class="clearfix"><span class="radio"><input id="poll_option_32159" name="poll_option" type="radio" value="32159" /></span> <span class="option">No, not at all. He cheated. Keep him out.</span></li> </ul> <p class="poll-vote-submit"><input class="button" name="commit" type="submit" value="Vote!" /> &nbsp; 62 votes | <a href="#" onclick="new Ajax.Request('/polls/results/6184?container_id=poll_container_6184_771667682', {asynchronous:true, evalScripts:true}); return false;">Results</a></p> </form> </div> </fieldset>