re: SI article on current MLB players who could make HOF by position

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IMO HOF caliber starting pitchers should have a shitload of wins.

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This in general should be true, but there are exceptions. Pettitte (imo) isn't a HOF-caliber pitcher, and he has a shitload of wins because he was on an awesome team.

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Things have changed a little now that pitchers come out earlier but I still think a pitcher blaming a loss on his team is a cop out unless his team scores less than 2 runs.

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Which happens quite a bit in this era. A pitcher shouldn't be penalized for a lack of run support, and in some cases, a lack of bullpen support.