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It’s always fun to generate and debate lists. We’ll continue with the All-2000 to Present Padres Lineup. C – Nick Hundley 1B – Adrian Gonzalez 2B – Mark Loretta 3B – Chase Headley SS – Everth Cabrera RF – Will Venable LF – Brian Giles CF – Mark Kotsay SP – Jake Peavy SP – …
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It’s always fun to generate and debate lists. We’ll continue with the All-2000 to Present Twins Lineup. C – Joe Mauer 1B – Justin Morneau 2B – Brian Dozier 3B – Corey Koskie SS – Cristian Guzman RF – Michael Cuddyer LF – Jacque Jones CF – Torii Hunter DH – Jason Kubel SP – …
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It’s always fun to generate and debate lists. We’ll continue with the All-2000 to Present Tigers Lineup. C – Ivan Rodriquez 1B – Prince Fielder 2B – Placido Polanco 3B – Miguel Cabrera SS – Carlos Guillen RF – Magglio Ordonez LF – Curtis Granderson CF – Austin Jackson DH – Victor Martinez SP – …
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It’s always fun to generate and debate lists. We’ll continue with the All-2000 to Present Orioles Lineup. C – Matt Wieters 1B – Chris Davis 2B – Brian Roberts 3B – Manny Machado SS – Miguel Tejada RF – Nick Markakis LF – Melvin Mora CF – Adam Jones DH – Rafael Palmeiro SP – …
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Bartolis, a friend of mine from Sporting News, suggested Bernie Williams. Here are my findings. The Numbers 2076 Games 7869 At Bats .297 Batting Average 1366 Runs 2336 Hits 449 Doubles 55 Triples 287 Home Runs 1257 RBI 1069 Walks (84th All-time) 147 Stolen Bases Playoffs: 121 Games, 128 hits in 465 at bats (.275), …
Mo Vaughn was suggested by bsoxfan15, a friend of mine from the Sporting News community. I’ve decided to review his numbers and offer my opinion to his Hall of Fame worthiness. Image courtesy of Icon SMI The Numbers 1512 Games 5532 At Bats .293 Batting Average 861 Runs 1620 Hits 270 Doubles 10 Triples 328 …
This one is a little controversial. Obviously the numbers and awards make him a shoe in. You’re either for Rose or against Rose. Personally, I’m for him. The Numbers .303 Batting Average 3562 Games (1st All-time) 14053 At Bats (1st All-time) 4256 Hits (1st All-time) 2165 Runs (6th All-time) 746 Doubles (2nd All-time) 135 Triples (74th …
The Veterans Committee is going to vote on twenty players for induction into the Hall of Fame. There are ten players pre-1943 and ten post-1943. Here is how I would weigh in if I had a vote. Pre-1943 Bill Dahlen – 1500+ Runs should put him in, but not much else. Accumulator. Pass Wes Ferrell …
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As if Randy Johnson needed any more ammunition to support his case for the Baseball Hall of Fame. Well, he got another notch on his belt tonight as he became the 24th pitcher in Major League history to join the 300 Win Club. Ironically, the last member of the club (Tom Glavine) was released yesterday by …
The Numbers 1925 Games 7708 At Bats .284 Batting Average .528 Slugging % .905 OPS 132 OPS+ 1881 Hits 1207 Runs 414 Doubles 25 Triples 382 HRs 1176 RBIs 974 Walks 65 SBs Five .300 Seasons Four 100+ Run Seasons Seven 30+ Double Seasons Five 30+ HR Seasons Four 100+ RBI Seasons World Series: 2 …