BT & Sal go off on the Veterans Committee's shocking decision to once again deny Don Mattingly election to the Hall of Fame, especially after he received an embarrassing six total votes. Tierney, Mattingly's all-time favorite player, is perplexed and enraged, questioning how his former peers on the panel (like Ozzie Smith and Robin Yount) could overlook a player who was undeniably the best in baseball for several seasons, was a "steward of the game," and has an "incredible level of character." The debate quickly shifts to the hypocrisy of the selection process, contrasting Mattingly's brief but brilliant career and clean record with the enshrinement of players like Jeff Kent, who lacked the same accolades, raising the central question: Why are players with "legitimate holes" in their resumes getting in while Mattingly gets disrespect? The hosts lament that Mattingly's prime is now so distant, it's becoming a reference point "40 years" in the past. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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