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So is he a Hall of Famer?

I think so. 200+ wins and a 3.46 ERA is not exactly the BEST line. (I think 350+ wins is a lock) But judging by all the history (bloody sock, cornerstone to comeback win, dynasty) I think he will be able to make it in. We all know Selig, and how big he is with image. Well, Schilling's image is one of the best out there, pitching in times with Bonds, Sosa, Clemens, Etc.. He is one of the TRUE great pitchers. So I believe it is... Schilling + Stats = No Hall... BUT.. Schilling + Stats + Variables = Hall. I think it would be great to see him in

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I'm iffy on the Hall thing. I would say no stats wise, but you are right he broke the curse with the Red Sox and then the sock thing and all of that. Also him coming out hard on the steroid users and all that. He may be one of the few pitchers that wasn't using the roids during the 90's.

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