MLB world reacts to huge Yankees announcement
"Whoever the ceremonial batter is is gonna lose a bat."
"Whoever the ceremonial batter is is gonna lose a bat."
Bill Ballou, who writes for the Worcester (MA) Telegram & Gazette, initially argued that closers shouldn't be considered for the Hall of Fame, but said he wouldn't submit a ballot to avoid ruining Rivera's unanimous chances. After blowback, Ballou changed course to vote for Rivera and four others.