If you look at Bert Blyleven's numbers, they were a little better - more wins (though I'm not an advocate of using wins to evaluate a pitcher....especially in today's game where many pitchers become victims of their bullpens), better ERA, better WHIP, more K's - and it took him damn-near forever to get in. However, Pettitte's postseason performance should count for something. I think he's a HoF caliber pitcher, but....
...I don't know if his numbers/accomplishments are as much of a problem as much as the fact that he's an admitted PED user. Like it or not, it's a factor (if not, THE factor) that will likely keep him out.
I would agree with both of you. He definitely won't be a first ballot selection, but I would think he will be in shortly thereafter. He was a big game pitcher and just as important, in his case, he got along with the press, who will control his detiny.
good article. there are so many players who fall into this category, definitely a fine line to separate them. you philly fans should be ecstatic about this coming season.