Sorry to interrupt this discussion, but can someone offer an argument why Barry Larkin is a slam-dunk in some people's eyes? Cuz I don't see it. I see a guy who played 9 full seasons, who's 162-game averages are nothing so special. Numbers? I'll sound like a grouchy old sportswriter, but no 100-RBI seasons, and only two 100-runs seasons. No black ink, though he did win one MVP. Then again, Piazza and Karros, and even Bichette had better years (and like Larkin, their teams made the postseason). Help a friend out. Why should I advocate Barry Larkin for Cooperstown?