Denver Post columnist assesses Larry Walker's chance for Hall of Fame

Former Cardinal outfielder Larry Walker, who helped the team reach the World Series in 2004 is on the Baseball Hall of Fame ballot for the first time and in an article in today's Denver Post, sportswriter Patrick Saunders explains why he is not likely to be selected:

Too many voters believe that Walker was a very good player whose career numbers were inflated because he played nine-plus seasons at hitter-friendly Coors Field. Some critics contend that Walker, despite playing 17 seasons in the majors, didn't stay on the field enough to qualify as a Hall of Famer.

Walker has heard all of the arguments, pro and con. For now, at least, he takes a long-term view of his candidacy.

"My goal is to stay on that ballot for all 15 years," Walker said in a phone interview from his home in West Palm Beach, Fla. "People will tell me that my numbers are better than this guy or that guy. And I say 'Yeah, but I don't vote.' So my thought is I just want to stay on the ballot for 15 years. That's a goal, in my mind, that's reasonable and attainable."