The latest iteration of the Veteran’s Committee has a ballot out. This time it’s the Modern Game Ballot which is supposed to look at very recent people. I’ll comment later, but here’s a look at the ballot without player/manager/executive commentary:
Players: Harold Baines, Albert Belle, Will Clark, Joe Carter, Orel Hershiser, Lee Smith
Managers: Davey Johnson, Charlie Manuel, Lou Piniella
Executive: George Steinbrenner
As a note, I presume from this that Marvin Miller is eligible for the ballot of the era just before this one. I am also informed (by the place where I found the list) that Johnson and Piniella are to be judged strictly on their managerial record, not their playing record.
Tags: Albert Belle, Charlie Manuel, Davey Johnwson, George Steinbrenner, Harold Baines, Joe Carter, Lee Smith, Lou Piniella, Orel Hershiser, Will Clark
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