QUOTE(Gregory Pratt @ Aug 2, 2006 -> 05:09 PM)
Ichiro will play fine, barring injury, but I think he'd be in no matter what if he retired today.
As said, he can't because of requirements, but if he loses a step (which is common as players get older), then his numbers are going to take a significant hit because he relies on his speed to make things happen. If he loses a step and his numbers follow, then no, he shouldn't be in the HoF.
QUOTE(Gregory Pratt @ Aug 2, 2006 -> 05:23 PM)
I'm sure there are all sorts of exceptions. There've gotta be. Always are.
As far as I know, these isn't.