I checked out Bobby Abreu's numbers. He is NOT a hall of famer in my opinion. Heck, I think Adam Dunn's numbers are more impressive (but that's probably more my opinion than a legitimate assessment). Back to Abreu:

-Only been an All-Star 2x

-Only 1 Gold Glove

-Only 1 Silver Slugger

Has he amassed some good offensive stats consistently and for a long time? It would appear so. He seems like he's been a good player over a considerably long period of time. And some of his numbers aren't that impressive:

-2,200+ hits (very nice, not HoF)

-#27 all-time on the strikeout list

Before this season, he had 12 straight seasons of 150+ hits - quite nice and consistent. Definitely NOT a Hall of Fame (Hall-of-Faker) candidate to me. Though a solid career for a long time - with power (some), speed, and OBP. And a decent AVG to boot... -StanO (11/16/10)

HoF: Unheard Of... Conversation

I'm shocked because you hear about Ernie banks, Santo, etc. a lot but never this dude. Anyway, speaking of HoF'ers, I have been reluctant to see Bobby Abreu as a potential Hall guy. I dunno why but I view him as most people view Adam Dunn - that is, maybe his consistency numbed me to how impressive he might be. What I'm alluding to is the fact that if he plays another three full seasons (not necessarily great seasons, but he needs the at bats at least), he might end up as one of ten players all-time to collect 1500 hits/runs/rbis...and he'd also be a 300/300 guy. I read these numbers in an article don't worry, I didn't just happen to notice this. Would this be a case of coincidental numbers or would this make him Hall-worthy? Taking RJ's point about looking not only at the numbers but also at the way a player affects the game: did Abreu stand out as an above-and-beyond, Hall of Fame type player? There is a distinction (IMO) between a perennial All-Star and a Hall of Famer. LOL, auto-correct wanted me to write Hall of Faker. Niiice. -Natron (11/16/10)

HoF: Unheard Of Confrmation

I don't think I have. Some nice numbers he put up... And he pretty much stayed with one team... -StanO (11/15/10)

HoF: Unheard Of

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Billy_Williams_%28left_fielder%29
Did you ever hear of him? As Wiki says, he is getting a statue at Wrigley next year! And he seems to deserve it, and yet I NEVER HEARD OF HIM!? Had you? -Natron (11/12/10)

We Talkin' Catchers

He had a pretty impressive career given the small sample size. Like in terms of AVG and RBI pretty good production. Also, the whole WWI veteran aspect, you gotta wonder what woulda been if he had played those years rather than wait 'til he was approaching 30. His younger brother also played in the majors - his name was PINKY! Pinky and Bubbles sounds like a saturday morning cartoon! -Natron (10/9/10)

Catcher Conversation

BUBBLES! -StanO (10/9/10)

Catchers Continued

I would've guessed like Mike Piazza. And then not Johnny Bench's or Yogi Berras... I'll look at what you sent. -StanO (10/9/10)