Bob Lobel: Fixing the Baseball Hall of Fame and Honoring Stuart Scott

By Bob Lobel (@boblobel)

There is a section of the instructions to the Baseball Writers of America that was added a few years after the writers established the Hall and the honor it carries. 

It’s the rule five clause that specifically deals with character issues. That’s why there is no Pete Rose, nor will there be a Clemens, Bonds, Palmeiro, or A-Rod.  

I think they should make the process better by adding a sixth rule. Simply, it should say, “ignore rule five.” 

Then the best players of all time will get into the place designed to honor the best players of all time.  

Remembering Stuart Scott

By Joe Parello (@HerewegoJoe)

Stuart Scott, one of the true legends and innovators of sports media, died this morning after a seven-year battle with cancer.

As a life-long sports fan who came up watching the early to mid 90s editions of SportsCenter, I can tell you that Stuart Scott was sports.

Every time Jordan threw down a dunk, every time Tiger sank a putt, every time Favre threw a pass into triple-coverage that was somehow caught, Scott was there with the perfect catch phrase.

"That must be jam, cause jelly don't shake like that… As cool as the other side of the pillow… Can I get a witness from the congregation?!"