Bob Ryan, Boston Globe, Reports his HOF votes:

1. Jim Rice
2. Bruce Sutter
3. Dave Concepcion

Ryan said he kept his vote down for the purpose of protecting Rice. Is surprised Gossage hasn't received more support from NY area voters (as Rice has from New England voters). Good that closers have opened up after the pioneer class of Rollie Fingers & Hoyt Wilhelm. Ryan is in favor of a Hoyt Wilhelm Award for closers on the level of Cy Young. (Question, Bob: This move would go against the personal interests & agendas of majority of current voters, so who would shepherd this through?) Ryan: "THE MANIPULATION & JEALOUS GUARDING OF POWER BY TODAY's BBWAA IS CRIMINAL. THE IDEA THAT SOMEONE LIKE VIN SCULLY IS NOT ALLOWED TO VOTE IS PREPOSTEROUS. THIS SYSTEM SHOULD BE CHANGED IMMEDIATELY." Bob says, "We the writers are the dinosaurs. We're on the way out. Broadcasters should be included" in voting.

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