Montreal Expos legend Vladimir Guerrero has been elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown. Joining him in the class of 2018 will be Chipper Jones, Jim Thome and Trevor Hoffman. The four new inductees will be honorued as part of the Hall’s Induction Weekend July 27-30 in Cooperstown, N.Y., along with pitcher Jack Morris and shortstop Alan Trammell, who were elected in December by the Modern Baseball Era Committee.
Read MoreCanadian Baseball Network writer Danny Gallagher shares the plight of some retired Toronto Blue Jays and Montreal Expos players who are receiving very little financial support from MLB and the MLBPA because they played their last major league game before 1980.
Read MoreFormer Montreal Expos slugger Vladimir Guerrero is now saying he'd like to be pictured in a Montreal Expos cap on his plaque if he's elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame. Canadian Baseball Network writer Danny Gallagher has the story.
Read MoreKevin Glew's weekly "But What Do I Know?" column discusses Justin Morneau, Larry Walker, Vernon Wells, Charlie Gehringer and Eric Lindros.
Read MoreThe New York Yankees are reportedly looking to deal outfielder Jacoby Ellsbury and Canadian Baseball Network writer Andrew Hendriks contends that the left-handed hitting 34-year-old might be a fit for the Toronto Blue Jays.
Read MoreFormer Montreal Expos slugger Bob Bailey passed away on Tuesday at the age of 75. Canadian Baseball Network writer Danny Gallagher reflects on Bailey's career.
Read MoreCanadian Baseball Network writer Danny Gallagher shares the story about the time when actor/director Ron Howard took batting practice and shagged fly balls with the Montreal Expos in 1982.
Read MoreKevin Glew's weekly "But What Do I Know?" column discusses Wayne Norton, Larry Walker, Scott Mathieson, Paul Quantrill and Eric Gagne.
Read MoreTwo years ago, right-hander John Brebbia was regarded as one of the top prospects in independent ball by Baseball America. Brebbia proved that to be an accurate assessment when he posted a 2.44 ERA in 50 appearances for the St. Louis Cardinals in 2017.
Read MoreOttawa Champions co-owner David Gourlay has done extensive research on the two games that Hall of Famer Roberto Clemente played in Ottawa during the 1954 season as a member of the triple-A Montreal Royals.
Read MoreVeteran baseball writer Tracy Ringolsby shares his 2017 National Baseball Hall of Fame ballot. Maple Ridge, B.C., native Larry Walker was one of the first names he checked off. Ringolsby believes there is hope that Walker will be elected in the future.
Read MoreMaple Ridge, B.C., native Larry Walker is on the Hall of Fame ballot for the eighth time. He has never received even 25 percent of the vote, much less than the 75 percent required for induction. His challenge? Voters not getting hung up on the Coors Field factor, and evaluating what he accomplished in his career.
Read MoreKevin Glew's weekly "But What Do I Know?" column discusses Larry Walker, Roberto Clemente, Johnny Bower, Tip O'Neill and Chris Reitsma.
Read MoreSo much is made about the time Maple Ridge, B.C., native Larry Walker spent with the Rockies, and the impact it had on his offensive production. Two things: players adapt to take advantage of the home field because it is where they play half their games, and even with the Coors Field factor, Walker compares favorably with Hall of Famers in terms of his road efforts.
Read MoreLarry Walker has never received as much as 25 percent support in his seven previous times on the Hall of Fame ballot. He, however, has the stats to support his case, both all-time and in comparison to others who are on the ballot this year. In looking at home runs, RBI, batting average, on-base percentage, slugging percentage and stolen bases Walker has the fourth highest point total out of the 19 hitters on the ballot this year, the highest among players whose career hasn’t been tainted by steroids.
Read MoreMaple Ridge, B.C., native Larry Walker won the battle on the field, but not at the Hall of Fame ballot box. Walker’s career WAR of 72.6 is the 51st highest among position players. There is only one of the 50 players with a higher WAR than Walker who has been eliminated from consideration by Hall of Fame voters.
Read MoreMaple Ridge, B.C., native Larry Walker, looking for a major boost in votes in what is his eighth time on the Hall of Fame ballot, has the 14th best OPS among players who have either been enshrined in Cooperstown or are on this year’s ballot.
Read MoreKevin Glew's weekly "But What Do I Know?" column discusses Larry Walker, Tony Fernandez, James Paxton, Fergie Jenkins, Tim Raines, Tim Wallach and Joey Votto.
Read MoreCanadian Baseball Network writer Danny Gallagher catches up with Billy DeMars, the oldest surviving former Montreal Expos coach or manager, who is happy and healthy at age 92.
Read MoreWhat sets Maple Ridge, B.C., native Larry Walker apart from others is the completeness of his game. He could hit for average, hit for power, run the bases, and field. If you look for players who hit .300, had an on-base percentage of .400 and a slugging percentage of .500 along with 450 doubles, 60 triples, 350 home runs and 1,250 RBI, Walker is one of seven players who would surface. Add 150 stolen bases and he is in a class all his own. Oh, and don’t forget he won seven Gold Gloves.
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