Let's be honest, it wouldn't be a normal Hall of Fame election if there wasn't a little controversy, and this year is no exception.
Granted, Mariana Rivera being the first player ever elected unanimously is only a little controversy, but nevertheless it's worthy of consideration. After all, it's been 79 years since they started this exclusive little fraternity and the fact that someone who is in effect a part-time player was accorded this honor is ... well, to be honest, it's a little baffling.
I mean, there's been a few legitimate candidates along the way and let's be honest, if it was going to be a Yankee so honored in this generation, who would've guessed it would be anybody other than The Captain, Derek Jeter, who becomes eligible for the first time next year? I'm thinking the pressure is already building for a repeat performance -- and let's face it, Jeter being the first unanimous pick wouldn't have bothered the even most sincere pinstripe haters.
