If Alex Rodriguez retires this year, is he a HOFer?

[Jimmy Jazz]

Like others have said, if the steroid guys eventually get in then Rodriguez is in for sure.

Also, I thought it has been shown that there is no such thing as being 'clutch'.

[johnpolitics]

He is a HOF but like Bonds, Clemens etc. the writers say NO. If either of these guys can cure Cancer then yes. Next years hall balloting will tell a lot. Maybe some writers decided that no one gets in the first year if under question.
This will kill tourism in Cooperstown for Hall of Fame weekend.