Anyone think he has a chance at 53?

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sushihotwings
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One of my favorite players growing up and I loved his 1987 Donruss card.

https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/is-rafael-palmeiro-seriously-considering-an-mlb-comeback-at-53-years-old-apparently/

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  • Gemyanks10
    Gemyanks10 Posts: 1,164 ✭✭✭
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    I remember seeing this article a month or two ago, and actually forgot about it. Has there been any updates on this that anyone has heard? I can’t really see a franchise picking him up, but I’m by no means an expert lol.

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  • sushihotwings
    sushihotwings Posts: 452 ✭✭✭
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    Palmeiro put out a tweet yesterday with video of himself in the batting cage.

    https://twitter.com/Rafael_Palmeiro

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  • BunchOBull
    BunchOBull Posts: 6,188 ✭✭✭
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    Why did I never realize how nice his mechanics are?

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  • HighGradeLegends
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    Roids are the fountain of youth

  • PROMETHIUS88
    PROMETHIUS88 Posts: 3,110 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    There was> @Gemyanks10 said:

    I remember seeing this article a month or two ago, and actually forgot about it. Has there been any updates on this that anyone has heard? I can’t really see a franchise picking him up, but I’m by no means an expert lol.

    There was talk back then on MLB Network about the O's giving him a shot but I haven't heard any updates either.

  • grote15
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    Someone wake up Julio Franco!



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  • PROMETHIUS88
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    @grote15 said:
    Someone wake up Julio Franco!

    And you know if Julio gets back in, Rickey is for sure going to get out there!

  • lahmejoon
    lahmejoon Posts: 2,019 ✭✭✭✭
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    I haven't taken PEDs at 53. PERIOD.

  • erikthredd
    erikthredd Posts: 9,864 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Between playing part time at first base,DH-ing and maybe pinch hitting its possible but i'd guess that he would probably lead MLB in drug tests if he played.

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    Eric
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  • fleet47
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    I remember Jim Palmer's comeback attempt. Failed.

  • Brick
    Brick Posts: 5,003 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    I don't see why he can't make it back to the big leagues. Doesn't anyone need a 1st base coach?

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  • baz518
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    Zero chance.

  • dennis07
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    If he made it to the big leagues even if it was a promotional stunt wouldn't that reset his HOF timeline?

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  • JKT
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    Im 99.99% sure that if he made an official entry into a game his HOF timeline would then reset to whatever his new last day of participation ended up as.

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  • Gemyanks10
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    @dennis07 said:
    If he made it to the big leagues even if it was a promotional stunt wouldn't that reset his HOF timeline?

    Yes

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  • KendallCat
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    @fleet47 said:
    I remember Jim Palmer's comeback attempt. Failed.

    So do I ;)

    I actually caught for him during his bullpen workouts at the University of Miami. He was only throwing 86-87 mph which I don't think was very encouraging for him. Too bad I was not smart enough to get him to sign some stuff!

    KC

  • miwlvrn
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    Minnie Minoso.

  • countdouglas
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    @KendallCat said:

    I actually caught for him during his bullpen workouts at the University of Miami. He was only throwing 86-87 mph which I don't think was very encouraging for him. Too bad I was not smart enough to get him to sign some stuff!

    KC

    "Kid, with mechanics like that, you'll never make the Hall of Fame..."

  • Dboneesq
    Dboneesq Posts: 18,222 ✭✭
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    @dennis07 said:
    If he made it to the big leagues even if it was a promotional stunt wouldn't that reset his HOF timeline?

    As others have stated above, yes. Here is the last paragraph from that article:

    And, honestly, what does Palmeiro really have to lose? The best case scenario is that he makes a roster, reminds everyone he's an incredible talent, and gets to walk away from the game on his own terms while also resetting his Hall of Fame eligibility. (He dropped off the ballot in 2014.)

    As soon as I read it the first thing I thought about was that is the main reason for his comeback attempt. Maybe he has seen how the other PED users are getting more votes for the HOF and he thinks he may have a chance.

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