01-07-2010, 11:11 AM
I've gone back and forth on this over the years, but in the end I think Raines is borderline, but deserving. Let's not forget how much leadoff men were highly valued in that era, and Raines was one of the elites of his day. Had he played for the Yanks (in his prime) or Red Sox, there would be no doubt he'd be in there.