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After all, Buehrle is in rare company of pitchers tossing both a no-hitter and perfect game. He has also won 133 games this decade, pitched in four All-Star games and earned a World Series ring in 2005. He's only 30 years old, has never been on the disabled list, and is not a hard thrower, so arm injuries should not be an issue.

An impressive resume, but since Buehrle is not a strikeout pitcher, and has yet to win 20 games in a season – 19 games is his high – or a Cy Young Award, his best bet to gain entry to the Hall would probably have to be win 300 games.

And that thought made me ponder if 300 wins is a realistic milestone for even the very best pitchers the way the game is played today.

With five-man rotations, most starters being lifted after 100 to 115 pitches, it practically takes a perfect game – or at least a shutout  – for a starter to complete a game.

These factors all contribute to less innings pitched, less opportunities for victories, and relying more on the bullpen to secure wins.

And, any pitcher finishing with 250 wins currently would rank No. 47 in career victories.

Roy Halladay, recognized as one of the best pitchers in baseball, has 142 victories, one Cy Young Award and is 32. Johan Santana has 120 wins, two Cy Youngs, and is 30.

And while Buehrle needs at least one 20-win season and a Cy Young to get serious consideration for the Hall, 300 wins shouldn't be a  benchmark in today's game.