It's nice to see separate Hall of Fame ballots for managers and umpires and for executives and pioneers go to the Veteran's Committee. I think nearly all of them should be admitted. The Hall of Fame has some gaps in coverage, particularly the recognition of non-players, and this can help even the balance.
But are there really no coaches worthy of recognition? Where are the scouts responsible for finding the sandlot heroes in the Hall, or the pioneers who spread the game to the countries they now mine for talent? How about a nice shoutout for Jimmie Reese, who was still coaching major leaguers past age 90?
Maybe next time.
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