Quote of the day: Jim Deshaies

Journeyman pitcher Jim Deshaies, the owner of an 84-95 career record, in 2001 after successfully lobbying for and receiving one vote for the Hall of Fame, and predictably finishing well behind inductees Dave Winfield and Kirby Puckett:

“We acknowledge the will of the voters and accept their mandate. I have called the winners and left a message of congratulations, but they have yet to call back.”