Atlanta Braves have to replace Chipper Jones in the clubhouse, too. Jones became the team leader as John Smoltz, Tom Glavine and Greg Maddux departed Atlanta. The void left behind following Jones' retirement could be filled in part by second
the big leagues.'' A two-time American League MVP with a .301 average and 521 homers, will join Greg Maddux and Tom Glavine as first-time eligible on the ballot sent to voters this autumn. Thomas was surprised Craig Biggio did not gain election
there will be so many inductees, I fully expect to hear complaints that too many are entering the Hall. Greg Maddux, Tom Glavine , Frank Thomas are strong first-ballot candidates for the Class of 2014. Former managers Bobby Cox, Joe Torre and Tony
however, is higher than that of any Hall of Famer. Morris will be joined on next year's ballot by Greg Maddux and Tom Glavine , both 300-game winners. If no one is elected this year, there could be a logjam in 2014. Voters may select up
eligibles, Mike Piazza received 57.8 percent and Curt Schilling 38.8 Jack Morris led holdovers with 67.7 percent. He will make his final ballot appearance next year, when Greg Maddux and Tom Glavine are eligible for the first time.
however, is higher than that of any Hall of Famer. Morris will be joined on next year's ballot by Greg Maddux and Tom Glavine , both 300-game winners. If no one is elected this year, there could be a logjam in 2014. Voters may select up
holdovers with 67.7 percent. He will make his final ballot appearance next year, when fellow pitchers Greg Maddux and Tom Glavine along with slugger Frank Thomas are eligible for the first time. Morris increased slightly from his 66.7 percent
will tell you that they prefer a true election, whatever the outcome. They also will tell you that with Greg Maddux, Tom Glavine and Frank Thomas coming onto the ballot next year, they’re confident that the podium will not be empty in 2014
in the current cycle. The 10-man limit will be even more cumbersome next year, with the arrivals of Greg Maddux, Tom Glavine , Frank Thomas, Mike Mussina and Jeff Kent. Randy Johnson, Pedro Martinez, John Smoltz and Gary Sheffield follow
Joe Simpson, Tom Glavine and Chip Caray recap the Braves Wednesday afternoon win against New York.