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Pick the best ever by position

C: Carlton "Pudge" Fisk: Even if I wasn't a White Sox fan I would be making this pick as Pudge was one of a kind. There will never be another catcher like Pudge. He was able to continue playing until he was 45. That is simply amazing given the stress that playing catcher puts on your knees.

1B: Lou Gherig: The Iron Horse deserves this honor for many reasons. He was the clean-up hitter on a the '27 Yankees and was as much a part of Murderer's Row as the Babe. Gherig had an amazing career which included a lifetime average of .340. and a stretch of consecutive games only topped by Cal Ripken Jr. Sadly Gherig's career and life were both cut short by the disease which now bears his name.

2B: Eddie Collins: Collins primarily played in the Dead Ball Era, but his career streched into the Lively Ball Era too. In a career lasting form 1906-1930, Collins became a member of the highly exclusive 3,000 hit club. I was stuck between Collins and a few other players, but I gave Collins the nod because of his ties with the Sox. He would deserve it anyways even if he wasn't on the Sox as he ranks 10th all time in hits and 7th in stolen bases.

SS: Cal Ripken Jr.: In the 1990s many records were broken in Major League Baseball. Sadly most of them are now tainted with what we know about the rampant use of performance enhancing drugs in baseball. One record we know that isn't tainted is Ripken's consecutive game record. It is doubtful this record will ever be broken. Ripken is another member of the exclusive 3,000 hit club. He was a 19 time all-star selection, 2 time MVP, and an 8 time silver slugger.

3B: Alex Rodriquez: I hate the Yankees, but A-Rod does deserve this honor. He played in Texas and Seattle as an SS, but he has spent the last 4 seasons at 3rd and will be there so long as Jeter is still on the Yankees. At age 32, A-Rod is by far the youngest member of the 500 home run club. Should he remain healthy, A-Rod will reclaim the now tainted all-time HR record that Barroids currently holds.

LF: Carl Yastrzemski: Yaz spent 23 seasons in Boston. During his long career he was an 18 time All-Star selection, 7 time Gold Glove winner, and he was the last player to win the Triple Crown. Since 1967, no player has led the league in HRs, batting average, and RBIs.

CF: Willie Mays: This is an easy pick. Mays stands 3rd on the all-time HR list, was a 21 time All-Star, a 12 time Gold Glove winner, 2 time MVP, member of the 3,000 hit club, and he maintained a career average over .300.

RF: Hank Aaron: It was tough to pass up Roberto Clemente, but I had to honor the true all-time HR hitter. Aaron had 3,771 hits, 755 HRs, and he batted .305. He was a 21 time All-Star, 3 time Gold Glove winner, and an MVP. In addition to that he holds records in total bases, RBIs, and extra base hits.

Pitcher: Cy Young: Major League Baseball's all-time wins leader (and loss leader). There is a very good reason that the award given to the best pitcher in each league bears his name.

Pitcher: Greg Maddux: If I made this list last year I would list Roger Clemens in this slot, but he gets booted off the list for being a pedophile and juicer. Maddux is a member of the 300 win club, has 17 Gold Gloves, over 3,000 strike outs, and he won 4 consecutive Cy Youngs

Pitcher: Nolan Ryan: Ryan had to be picked as he is baseball's all-time strike out leader with over 5,700. He is also a member of the 300 win club. Seven no hitters is another one of his amazing feats.

Relief Pitcher: Trevor Hoffman: In picking my all-time RP, I was split between Hoffman, Rivera, and Eckersley. In the end Hoffman had to get the pick as his 500+ career saves is an amazing feat. He also had the disadvantage of being a clean pitcher pitching in the steroid era.

tl;dr


baseball?

YAWN...

boring....

Brooks Robinson is not on your list?

A-Rod probably will soon be the greatest 3rd baseman ever, but really, he's yet to prove himself completely.

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Pick the best ever by position

C: Carlton "Pudge" Fisk: Even if I wasn't a White Sox fan I would be making this pick as Pudge was one of a kind. There will never be another catcher like Pudge. He was able to continue playing until he was 45. That is simply amazing given the stress that playing catcher puts on your knees.

1B: Lou Gherig: The Iron Horse deserves this honor for many reasons. He was the clean-up hitter on a the '27 Yankees and was as much a part of Murderer's Row as the Babe. Gherig had an amazing career which included a lifetime average of .340. and a stretch of consecutive games only topped by Cal Ripken Jr. Sadly Gherig's career and life were both cut short by the disease which now bears his name.

2B: Eddie Collins: Collins primarily played in the Dead Ball Era, but his career streched into the Lively Ball Era too. In a career lasting form 1906-1930, Collins became a member of the highly exclusive 3,000 hit club. I was stuck between Collins and a few other players, but I gave Collins the nod because of his ties with the Sox. He would deserve it anyways even if he wasn't on the Sox as he ranks 10th all time in hits and 7th in stolen bases.

SS: Cal Ripken Jr.: In the 1990s many records were broken in Major League Baseball. Sadly most of them are now tainted with what we know about the rampant use of performance enhancing drugs in baseball. One record we know that isn't tainted is Ripken's consecutive game record. It is doubtful this record will ever be broken. Ripken is another member of the exclusive 3,000 hit club. He was a 19 time all-star selection, 2 time MVP, and an 8 time silver slugger.

3B: Alex Rodriquez: I hate the Yankees, but A-Rod does deserve this honor. He played in Texas and Seattle as an SS, but he has spent the last 4 seasons at 3rd and will be there so long as Jeter is still on the Yankees. At age 32, A-Rod is by far the youngest member of the 500 home run club. Should he remain healthy, A-Rod will reclaim the now tainted all-time HR record that Barroids currently holds.

LF: Carl Yastrzemski: Yaz spent 23 seasons in Boston. During his long career he was an 18 time All-Star selection, 7 time Gold Glove winner, and he was the last player to win the Triple Crown. Since 1967, no player has led the league in HRs, batting average, and RBIs.

CF: Willie Mays: This is an easy pick. Mays stands 3rd on the all-time HR list, was a 21 time All-Star, a 12 time Gold Glove winner, 2 time MVP, member of the 3,000 hit club, and he maintained a career average over .300.

RF: Hank Aaron: It was tough to pass up Roberto Clemente, but I had to honor the true all-time HR hitter. Aaron had 3,771 hits, 755 HRs, and he batted .305. He was a 21 time All-Star, 3 time Gold Glove winner, and an MVP. In addition to that he holds records in total bases, RBIs, and extra base hits.

Pitcher: Cy Young: Major League Baseball's all-time wins leader (and loss leader). There is a very good reason that the award given to the best pitcher in each league bears his name.

Pitcher: Greg Maddux: If I made this list last year I would list Roger Clemens in this slot, but he gets booted off the list for being a pedophile and juicer. Maddux is a member of the 300 win club, has 17 Gold Gloves, over 3,000 strike outs, and he won 4 consecutive Cy Youngs

Pitcher: Nolan Ryan: Ryan had to be picked as he is baseball's all-time strike out leader with over 5,700. He is also a member of the 300 win club. Seven no hitters is another one of his amazing feats.

Relief Pitcher: Trevor Hoffman: In picking my all-time RP, I was split between Hoffman, Rivera, and Eckersley. In the end Hoffman had to get the pick as his 500+ career saves is an amazing feat. He also had the disadvantage of being a clean pitcher pitching in the steroid era.

You forgot manager, DH (for when playing in AL stadiums), and you'll need more relief pitchers than 1. You'll also need players for injury relief and to give your starters the day off.

Manager is a tough one. On a super team (like what you put together), you need someone that can handle the egos. For an expanded bullpen, you can go ahead and add Mariano Rivera in. Bruce Sutter and Goose Gossage would be great additions too. For relief players, how about starting with Babe Ruth (RF, DH, and/or Pitcher), Reggie Jackson (RF and/or DH), Ted Williams (OF)*, Honus Wagner (SS), and Ricky Henderson (pinch runner).

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Pick the best ever by position

C: Carlton "Pudge" Fisk: Even if I wasn't a White Sox fan I would be making this pick as Pudge was one of a kind. There will never be another catcher like Pudge. He was able to continue playing until he was 45. That is simply amazing given the stress that playing catcher puts on your knees.

1B: Lou Gherig: The Iron Horse deserves this honor for many reasons. He was the clean-up hitter on a the '27 Yankees and was as much a part of Murderer's Row as the Babe. Gherig had an amazing career which included a lifetime average of .340. and a stretch of consecutive games only topped by Cal Ripken Jr. Sadly Gherig's career and life were both cut short by the disease which now bears his name.

2B: Eddie Collins: Collins primarily played in the Dead Ball Era, but his career streched into the Lively Ball Era too. In a career lasting form 1906-1930, Collins became a member of the highly exclusive 3,000 hit club. I was stuck between Collins and a few other players, but I gave Collins the nod because of his ties with the Sox. He would deserve it anyways even if he wasn't on the Sox as he ranks 10th all time in hits and 7th in stolen bases.

SS: Cal Ripken Jr.: In the 1990s many records were broken in Major League Baseball. Sadly most of them are now tainted with what we know about the rampant use of performance enhancing drugs in baseball. One record we know that isn't tainted is Ripken's consecutive game record. It is doubtful this record will ever be broken. Ripken is another member of the exclusive 3,000 hit club. He was a 19 time all-star selection, 2 time MVP, and an 8 time silver slugger.

3B: Alex Rodriquez: I hate the Yankees, but A-Rod does deserve this honor. He played in Texas and Seattle as an SS, but he has spent the last 4 seasons at 3rd and will be there so long as Jeter is still on the Yankees. At age 32, A-Rod is by far the youngest member of the 500 home run club. Should he remain healthy, A-Rod will reclaim the now tainted all-time HR record that Barroids currently holds.

LF: Carl Yastrzemski: Yaz spent 23 seasons in Boston. During his long career he was an 18 time All-Star selection, 7 time Gold Glove winner, and he was the last player to win the Triple Crown. Since 1967, no player has led the league in HRs, batting average, and RBIs.

CF: Willie Mays: This is an easy pick. Mays stands 3rd on the all-time HR list, was a 21 time All-Star, a 12 time Gold Glove winner, 2 time MVP, member of the 3,000 hit club, and he maintained a career average over .300.

RF: Hank Aaron: It was tough to pass up Roberto Clemente, but I had to honor the true all-time HR hitter. Aaron had 3,771 hits, 755 HRs, and he batted .305. He was a 21 time All-Star, 3 time Gold Glove winner, and an MVP. In addition to that he holds records in total bases, RBIs, and extra base hits.

Pitcher: Cy Young: Major League Baseball's all-time wins leader (and loss leader). There is a very good reason that the award given to the best pitcher in each league bears his name.

Pitcher: Greg Maddux: If I made this list last year I would list Roger Clemens in this slot, but he gets booted off the list for being a pedophile and juicer. Maddux is a member of the 300 win club, has 17 Gold Gloves, over 3,000 strike outs, and he won 4 consecutive Cy Youngs

Pitcher: Nolan Ryan: Ryan had to be picked as he is baseball's all-time strike out leader with over 5,700. He is also a member of the 300 win club. Seven no hitters is another one of his amazing feats.

Relief Pitcher: Trevor Hoffman: In picking my all-time RP, I was split between Hoffman, Rivera, and Eckersley. In the end Hoffman had to get the pick as his 500+ career saves is an amazing feat. He also had the disadvantage of being a clean pitcher pitching in the steroid era.

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No love for Honus Wagner?

'63 Green Bay Packers

No love for Honus Wagner?

I respect Honus Wagner and he would be my 2nd pick, but I just had to tip my hat to Ripken and his amazing streak.


I'm surprised no one has noticed I didn't list Babe Ruth.

I respect Honus Wagner and he would be my 2nd pick, but I just had to tip my hat to Ripken and his amazing streak.


I'm surprised no one has noticed I didn't list Babe Ruth.

I noticed. He was fat though. Sure he can hit the ball, but you have to run too! haha.

Me and a few of my mates playing Rounders :cool:
In funny trousers and cardies.

I respect Honus Wagner and he would be my 2nd pick, but I just had to tip my hat to Ripken and his amazing streak.


I'm surprised no one has noticed I didn't list Babe Ruth.

I listed both Honus Wagner and Babe Ruth as reserve players.

I noticed. He was fat though. Sure he can hit the ball, but you have to run too! haha.

He could pitch also (he was pretty good on the mound from what I hear). And he doesn't have to run fast, because he was one of the greatest home run hitters ever. Hell, if Babe Ruth was hitting in today's ballparks, he'd have a monstrous amount of home runs.

You forgot manager, DH (for when playing in AL stadiums), and you'll need more relief pitchers than 1. You'll also need players for injury relief and to give your starters the day off.

Manager is a tough one. On a super team (like what you put together), you need someone that can handle the egos. For an expanded bullpen, you can go ahead and add Mariano Rivera in. Bruce Sutter and Goose Gossage would be great additions too. For relief players, how about starting with Babe Ruth (RF, DH, and/or Pitcher), Reggie Jackson (RF and/or DH), Ted Williams (OF)*, Honus Wagner (SS), and Ricky Henderson (pinch runner).
Ted Williams has to be on the team. So does Ty Cobb.

I'd go for Casey Stengel at manager. No one would mouth off to him more than once.

I agree. Casey Stengel was a great manager. Although I think I would put Joe Torre as bench coach or something. Say what you want about the Yankees, but he is a great manager. Consider how the yankees are doing now with pretty much the same roster, but without Torre.

I agree. Casey Stengel was a great manager. Although I think I would put Joe Torre as bench coach or something. Say what you want about the Yankees, but he is a great manager. Consider how the yankees are doing now with pretty much the same roster, but without Torre.

Not "pretty much the same roster." We have 3 young, inexperienced starters on the mound. We're doing about the same as we were at this point in time last year, too.

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I can provide a cricket team, just not a baseball team;

1. Boycott
2. Hayden
3. Kallis
4. Laxman
5. Sobers
6. Kahn
7. Gilchrist
8. Warne
9. Waqar Younis
10. Trueman
11. McGrath

I can provide a cricket team, just not a baseball team;

1. Boycott
2. Hayden
3. Kallis
4. Laxman
5. Sobers
6. Kahn
7. Gilchrist
8. Warne
9. Waqar Younis
10. Trueman
11. McGrath

Crickets are bait and food for reptiles. :p

No Tony Gwynn?:(
Could you provide a batting order for your list? I'd like to see that.

Just gimme the 92-93 Blue Jays.

I can provide a cricket team, just not a baseball team;

1. Boycott
2. Hayden
3. Kallis
4. Laxman
5. Sobers
6. Kahn
7. Gilchrist
8. Warne
9. Waqar Younis
10. Trueman
11. McGrath

Bradman, Lara, Richards, you're taking Laxman over them and all the others? And you're going to have to be more specific than Khan, there's a few of them knocking about.

He could pitch also (he was pretty good on the mound from what I hear). And he doesn't have to run fast, because he was one of the greatest home run hitters ever. Hell, if Babe Ruth was hitting in today's ballparks, he'd have a monstrous amount of home runs.

I doubt he could compete with players today. If you look at his stats, he wasn't as great as he was made out to be, especially compared to todays players. Not that I'm not a fan, Babe Ruth was a baseball hero, but he wasn't the best player ever. I wouldn't put him on my dream team.

Catcher: Any list containg the truly greatest catchers of all-time should start with Johnny Bench. However, because the OP chose Fisk as his catcher, I have no choice but to nominate Thurman Munson. So there. By the power vested in me by Teh Interwebz, Thurm is awarded the best catcher of all-time. Better than Fisk!

First Base: Lou Gehrig has to be the #1 choice. I choose Jimmy Foxx to be his right-handed hitting backup; he was A-Rod before there was A-Rod. If we're going with the best during my lifetime, I probably choose Eddie Murray.

Second Base: Ryne Sandberg. Rogers Hornsby, or even Rod Carew, should get the nod here. But I spent many a summer during my youth watching Ryno, and I have to go with the sentimental pick. Let it be known that, under no circumstance, is Joe Morgan allowed to this party. Even if he says he just wants to announce. Especially if he says he just wants to announce.

Shortstop: Cal Ripken. One of the most popular players ever to play, at least during my lifetime. Loved and respected by all. Ernie Banks and Ozzie Smith can sit on the bench, but make sure that somebody tells Ozzie that Omar Vizquel is the greatest defensive SS of all time. It's been scientifically proven, and it was peer-reviewed by God, so don't even bother arguing with me on this one.

Third Base: A-Rod claims his throne in due course, but I choose George Brett. The most hits ever by a third-sacker (15th overall, if I'm to trust the wiki). Brooks Robinson and Michael Jack Schmidt can ride the pine.

OF1: Ted Williams. First off, the guy could rake. He was a bit of a dick, and now his head is frozen in a jar somewhere, but I'm putting the Splendid Splinter on my list. Plus, his name is (almost) my name, too.

OF2: Joe DiMaggio. The guy was a great ballplayer, anyone will admit that. He makes my team because he nailed Marilyn Monroe. 'Nuff said.

OF3: Manny Ramirez. The single-greatest hitter I've witnessed in my lifetime. I had the privilege of watching him play for the Canton-Akron Indians a few times, and thought at the time "This guy can hit". Yep, he can. A bit of a homer pick, to be sure...sue me.

OF-Honorable Mention: Hank Aaron, Willie Mays, Stan Musial, Ty Cobb, Babe Ruth, Roberto Clemente, Carl Yaztremski (sic), Mickey Mantle.

RHP1:. Greg Maddux. The guy can just pitch. He understands the hitter's swing better than the hitter himself. Like Manny, easily the greatest I've seen in my lifetime.

RHP2: Nolan Ryan. No words. Just this (http://www.walmart.com/catalog/detail.gsp?image=http://i.walmartimages.com/i/p/00/80/94/18/27/0080941827842_500X500.jpg&product_id=4964981&iIndex=1&isVariant=false&corpCard=false&type=0). (for the record, this selection should be Bob Gibson.)

LHP1: Sandy Koufax. He's the guy they compare the "next Sandy Koufax" to.

LHP2: Steve Carlton. Stuck around too long, but most players do.

Relief1: Mariano Rivera. If I have to put another Yankee on this list, I'm gonna barf. But he has to be there.

Relief2: Dennis Eckersly. As dominant a run as any reliever not named Rivera.

Relief3 (southpaw): John Franco. I need a lefty, and Franco has the most ever saves by a goofyhand.

Pitcher-Honorable Mention: Too many...Bob Gibson, Cy Young, Walter Johnson, Bob Feller, Tom Seaver.

Designated Hitter: Edgar Martinez, if we're going by the actual greatest DH ever. But he doesn't travel with the team; I play Aaron or Mays or Foxx or somebody else.

Manager: In a surprising twist of fate, I choose Pete Rose. Not because he was good manager or anything; really, the fact that he bet on his own teams (at least that's what he's saying this time) should disqualify him from this post. I just can't think of who it should be. So, to stir up controversy (and increase my gate receipts and media coverage), Charlie Hustle is my boy. Until I decide who that should really be. I could go with Billy Martin, but that would make me barf. No more Yankees.

Damn, no one has picked me for their team yet, it's like being back at school...

Bradman, Lara, Richards, you're taking Laxman over them and all the others? And you're going to have to be more specific than Khan, there's a few of them knocking about.

Khan of the Imran variety, and yes, I would take Laxman. Everyman and his dog would take Bradman; he's obviously superior to any other cricketer to have played the game, and I like the style in which Laxman bats. Elegant, sophisticated and technically correct.