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The Era Committee did not elect Barry Bonds to the Hall of Fame on the voting day.
Jeff Kent was elected to the Hall of Fame on the Era Committee ballot.
Kent’s induction follows Bonds’ exclusion on the same day, fueling a debate over Hall standards.
The Windup notes a surprising bidder in the Kyle Schwarber free-agent sweepstakes.
The Pirates reportedly offered Kyle Schwarber a four-year deal over $100 million.
Schwarber could choose among Phillies, Red Sox, and Reds, with the Phillies likely staying a top option.
Sonny Gray’s comments about wanting to play for the Yankees illustrate odd past ambitions affecting free agency.
Gray later admitted his comments helped boost his market during free agency.
The Windup highlights ongoing trades and roster moves shaping the offseason.
Analysts assess how Schwarber’s leadership could impact teams around him.

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sports18h ago

Kent was elected to the Hall of Fame by the Contemporary Era Committee with 14 votes.
Bonds and Clemens did not reach the required votes and will be ineligible for the next ballot in 2028.
Kent is the all-time home run leader among second basemen and won the 2000 NL MVP.
Bonds and Clemens remain controversial candidates due to PED allegations.
The committee included Hall of Fame players, owners, GMs and media members in the voting process.
The Hall induction ceremony is scheduled for July 26 in Cooperstown.
Kent’s career included five All-Star selections and 354 homers as a second baseman.
Kent is described as the 22nd-best second baseman by the WAR-based JAWS metric.
Clemens and Bonds faced perjury trials and ongoing debates over PED use.
The article notes Bonds’ ex-wife allegations and a controversial past linked to Bonds and Clemens.

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Trump urged immediate action to enshrine Roger Clemens, but the Contemporary Era Committee voted for Jeff Kent instead.
Clemens received fewer than five votes from the committee and will be ineligible again until 2031.
Clemens faced past legal scrutiny but was acquitted of lying to Congress in 2012.
The report notes Clemens’ career achievements, including 354 wins and seven Cy Young Awards.
Jeff Kent was elected by the Contemporary Era Committee and will be inducted in Cooperstown on July 26.
Clemens previously failed to gain induction through the Baseball Writers’ Association of America in 2022 and again later.
The piece ties Trump’s stance to broader sports governance debates and public influence.
The article situates the debate within the history of Clemens’ steroid allegations and legal outcomes.
The report notes that Clemens' scandal rumors, not proven, have affected his Hall of Fame eligibility.

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sports11h ago

Papelbon questions the Hall of Fame voting process after Jeff Kent's induction.
He advocates limiting voting to Baseball Writers’ Association members only.
Kent was elected by the Era Committee with 14 of 16 votes.
The article notes Bonds and Clemens were not elected and may be reconsidered in 2031.
Papelbon’s stance centers on a preference for a writers-only voting bloc.
Era Committee included Hall of Fame players, executives, and historians in its makeup.
The piece emphasizes the ongoing debate over Hall of Fame criteria.
Bonds and Clemens’ status remains unresolved until 2031.
The report is authored by Andrew Gould, an Editorial Writer for NESN.

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