Now that that last post is out of the way I'll respond to your specific arguments.
A pitcher's job is not to toss no-hitters. A pitcher's job is not to strike guys out. A pitcher's job is to give his team the best chance to win. Greg Maddux is so far a head of Ryan in that regard that RYan couldn't see him with binoculars.
As I said Pete Rose was a great player. I realize that Bonds pushes a hot-button for a number of people. So I'll give you another chance. Can you tell me that there are not nine greater outfielders in the history of baseball than Pete Rose?
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