Hall of Fame

The 2014 Hall of Fame ballot went out last week.
One of the debates in the Hall of Fame voting process is the accumulation of statistics vs. domination for a short period of time. Sandy Koufax dominated, but for only 6-7 years. Nobody disputes his status in the Hall.  Last year's "missed it by that much" candidate was Craig Biggio. Biggio racked up 3000 hits in 20 seasons with the Houston Astros.  3000 hits generally assures election to the Hall, but some seem to doubt Biggio's credentials.  Accumulation rather than true dominance.
Biggio belongs in the Hall of Fame. Aside from the 3000 hits, he was a starter at three different positions and an All Star at all three of them.  Moreover, the positions were all very different: catcher, second base and the outfield.  To play any one of those spots at the major league level is something, to play them all and be an All Star is Hall of Fame stuff. 
Biggio didn't change positions because the Astros were trying to figure out ways to keep his bat in the lineup in spite of a weak glove.  He did it because it helped the ball club win. 
3000 hits, 20 years with one team and nobody alleges that any of Biggio's 3000 hits were aided by performance enhancing drugs. He belongs in the Hall.
Tom Glavine and Greg Maddux are also on the ballot. 300 game winners, multiple post season appearances, Cy Young and Silver Slugger Awards, and no allegations of PEDs.  Maddux' fastball was thrown at the speed of a good Little Leaguer late in his career, yet he was still winning games. Glavine squeaked across the 300 win finish line, so there may be some resistance in his first year on the ballot. Maddux should be a no brainer.
Short term dominance? Well, I noticed that Eric Gagne is on the ballot. The most dominant closer in baseball for three years. 84 consecutive saves before blowing one.
BUT...he went from a mediocre fastball, barely hanging on starter, to a mid 90s flamethrower in one offseason. Oh, he looked a tad bigger while doing it.  No plaque in Cooperstown for you Eric.
Then there are the names that are just fun to see again. Richie Sexson, Ray Durham and Jacque Jones. Hey, getting to the major leagues is an accomplishment.  Actually having a "career" is even more impressive, but none of these guys' names scream "all time great".  
This summer look for Biggio, Maddux and Glavin to be taking their rightful place in Cooperstown.  All time greats, all of them.