argument. He goes on to quote various baseball writers and baseball people, who are split on the issue. Some say his remarkable consistency and postseason track record are enough. Others argue that he is not a dominant pitcher, and while he has been consistent, he does not belong in the conversations with baseball's elite. I tend to agree that Pettitte's consistency (especially in the midst of baseball's steroid age) and success in the postseason are enough to reserve a spot in Cooperstown. However, I believe Buck Martinez (from Cafardo's article) sums up the issue appropriately: "Yes, he should get in, but not before Bert Blyleven and Jack Morris". I could not agree more with this. Dandy Andy, in my mind, has been more than good enough over the years, but if Blyleven can't get in, how do you justify allowing Pettitte in? All of this said, Andy can make this much more of a sure thing by pitching two or three more successful years. Here's hoping he's ready to make one more great postseason start if the Yankees need him in Game 6. The umpires, as a whole, have been the brunt of a LOT of criticism this post season. From Joe Mauer's ball down the line, to the Youka being "off" the bag against the Angels, to the ball that hit Chase Utley in the box, the division series was pretty brutal from an officiating stand point. I've heard it all in terms of the solution to the problem;