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NEW YORK Given the discourse surrounding the Hall of Fame cases of Barry Bonds, Roger Clemens, Curt Schilling and other polarizing candidates, it can be easy to lose sight of Billy Wagner’s candidacy, which is debatable in its own way. Some view Wagner as one of the greatest relievers of all-time, easily worthy of a spot in Cooperstown. Others believe he did not do enough for enshrinement.
The endpoint of this discussion remains uncertain. Wagner, one of the most prominent players with Mets ties on the 2021 Hall of Fame ballot, received 46.4 percent of the vote, up from 31.7 percent a year ago, according to results released Tuesday. With four years of candidacy remaining, Wagner is trending in the right direction for eventual enshrinement, but it may not be enough.
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