Edgy DC wrote: Valadius wrote: He's a Hall of Famer who distinguished himself with the team and won a championship. The number's been out of circulation for 9 years. I don't understand how you take a number out of circulation and not retire it. I do. Unlike 15,16,17,18 who they've tossed around willie (who's number they were much less cavalier with) nillie, not issuing 8 is a tribute in it of itself. These numbers should go to the Reyes' and Wrights of the world imo, to bridge old stars with new. There's a way to honor Carter without the extreme. Have Mr. Met wear 8. Could start a process of naming things, concession booths, stairwells, etc. Something that's a little more plentiful and would actually solve their problem of feeling like guys are 'fringe' guys. 8, 17, etc.