BRUUUUUUUUUUUCE: A year after his biggest nemesis, Ryne Sandberg, gained entry to Cooperstown, flame-throwing fireman Bruce Sutter has been elected to the Hall of Fame. Sutter was the only former player elected this year, having been named on 400 of the 520 ballots cast for 76.9% (75% is required). Rounding out the top five were: Jim Rice (64.8%), Goose Gossage (64.6%), Andre Dawson (61.0%), and Bert Blyleven (53.3%).
Tidbits: Sutter's election should be good news for Gossage, Lee Smith, and other relievers who have been unjustly kept out of the Hall...With Tony Gwynn and Cal Ripken, lead-pipe locks for election next year, the big question will be how voters treat the first of the suspected 'roiders, Mark McGwire, on next year's ballot...Which hat does Sutter wear?...Thirteen players did not receive the necessary 5.0% to stay on the ballot with Gary DiSarcina and Alex Fernandez being the only players to receive no votes.
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