Bert Blylevin was not press friendly and Robbie Alomar had a nasty incident delay his induction in to the Hall of Fame in Cooperstown. Dave Miley, who is a hall of fame human being, is also being honored. Miley, who toiled over 20 years in the Reds organization, will be inducted to the Cedar Rapids baseball Hall of Fame this weekend.
Blylevin should have been a no brainer but unfortunately the Baseball Writers association. However, he was not friendly to the press. Too many members held an unprofessional grudge against the pitcher, who clearly belonged in Cooperstown long ago. Over 22 seasons, Blylevin won 287 games. That is an average of 13 wins per season. He completed an astounding 242 games.
Alomar spit on umpire John Hirshbeck, an act for which he apologized. The two men put the ugly incident behind them years ago. Yet, the writers held it against him and did not vote for him.
As Hal Bodley put it in his column on MLB.com, "It baffles the mind that so many voting members of the BBWAA can change their minds so dramatically in just 365 days. One thing is certain: Alomar's impressive credentials didn't change one iota."
The Reds Barry Larkin narrowly missed election and although his qualifications will not change, he stands a great chance to be elected next year. Why the delay? Ask those with a vote.
Bret Boone got one vote. I would like to meet the guy who voted for him. As much as I liked Boone as a player, he clearly does not belong.
Miley was the Reds manager briefly from 2003 to 2005. He didn't have a lot to work with. He was a top draft pick by the Reds. He spent eight seasons in the Reds minor league system. He was a catcher that topped out in Triple A. After his playing days ended he managed in the minor leagues for over 20 years. He had back-to-back 80 win seasons at Cedar Rapids, Iowa in 1989 and 1990. He was the Midwest League Manager of the Year in 1989.
Bob Brenly, former major league catcher and manager, will be inducted with Miley. The Ohio University grad, is currently a broadcaster for the Chicago Cubs.
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About Me
- Gary Schatz
- I am a freelance writer. I've covered the Cincinnati Reds, Bengals and others since 1992. I have a background in sales as well. I've sold consumer electronics, advertising and consumer package goods for companies ranging from the now defunct Circuit City to Procter&Gamble. I have worked as a stats operator for Xavier University, the University of Cincinnati, the College of Mount St. Joe and Colerain High School.
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