1. Yes, that's an appropriate place.
2. That's where we brag about our personal accomplishments and/or disclose our illnesses. If we decide to keep it, it should be restricted to Old-Timers.
3. I noticed that the Tabloid Cover Derby archives isn't included. This is one of those that will be empty until and unless the archive files are restored.
I agree that there's an awful lot of white. Maybe putting a light shaded background on the posts and the forum listings would help, as would a more distinctive separator between posts. And I also agree that the pale grey navigational text would be better if darker and bolder.
Two reasons for that, I think. 1. The cap on the plaque thing made this seem inevitable. 2. Having a number retired is an honor that has become more and more devalued.
I thought of Randy Jones too, but I think, perhaps incorrectly, that his number with the Mets would be better than -0.2. I'm really stumped over the Pirate. Could it possibly be Richie Hebner?
When I answered Pete, I was answering the "abstract identity" question, not the strategically part. Answering the question as intended, it still might be Pete, but it also could very well be Diaz.