Hall of Fame Announcement

All the ballots are in, and five players will join the Hall of Fame.

Leading the group and being named on all ballots is Rob Block, who hit 742 homeruns in 18 years with the Louisville Sluugers.

Frederick "Sonic" Russell joins Block as a first ballot inductee. Russell stole 764 bases in his 18 year career.

The second try is the charm for Joe Thomas, Kenny Anderson, and Ricky "wild thing" Vaughn. Thomas, whose grand slam ended the 2006 world series, responded to the news with his usual quiet dignity, simply saying "Thanks" to the writers who voted for him. Kenny Anderson, thief of 1178 bases, screamed "NOW THAT'S HOW YOU VOTE!" to media attendees at his second annual Kenny "MVP" Anderson HOF bash and charity ball. We were unable to reach Vaughn for comment, but his parole officer said that Rick would be pleased.

Just missing, with 5 votes each, were Vern Terrell and Bob Zygyk. They hope for better luck next season. Derek Mills, Butch Coolidge, and Bono Vox also receive enough votes to stay on the ballot. Strangely enough, only one voter responded to the annual campaign to write in Drummond Peltier, the pitcher who completed and won every game he ever started.