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X-Factor
07-06-2004, 08:56 PM
Who (in your opinion) were the best C, 1B, 2B, SS, 3B, LF, CF, RF, P in history, can still be active

C - Carlton Fisk (Boston Red Sox, Chicago White Sox, 1973-1990): Caught the most games in history, played for 27 teams, but never got a ring. Easily one of the more underrated players in history

1B - Lou Gherig (New York Yankees, 1923-1939): The Iron Horse was one of the greatest hitting (and classiest) players. If he hadn't been suddenly struck down by the disease that now carries his name, Cal Ripkin would never have touched his record.

2B - Jackie Robinson (Brooklyn Dodgers, 1947-1956): An effort could be made for Bill Mazeroski, but Jackie achived the equivalent almost of Bills stats in half the time. A true pioneer, and one of the greatest to ever play.

SS - Ozzie Smith (St Louis Cardinals, San Diego Padres, 1978-1996): The Wizard was one of the slickest, best fielders ever, and wasn't too shabby with the bat either. I would have made a claim for A-Fraud, but he's a 3B now.

3B - Mike Schmidt (Phildelphia Phillies, 1972-1989): Schmidt was one of the most solid sluggers in history, with 548 HRs leading all other 3rd Sackers.

LF - Ted Williams (Boston Red Sox, 1939-1960): The Splindid Splinter was the greatest hitter ever, the only person to hit .400 in the 20th Century, and wrote the book on hitting. if 5 years in the military hadn't occured, he would of been an all-time leader in pretty much every catagory.

CF - Willie Mays (Mew York/San Francisco Giants, New York Mets, 1951-1973): the Say Hey kid was one of the best fielding and hitting CFers ever, and his "Catch" in the 1954 WS is the Greatest Catch ever. A true man.

RF - Babe Ruth (Boston Red Sox, New York Yankees, Boston Braves, 1914-1935): The Great Bambino truly hit them like no other, and his "Called Shot" in the 1932 WS was the stuff of legends.

P - Walter Johnson (Washington Senators, 1907-1917): He was the dominate pitcher of his era, and he capped his career in the 1926 WS with his only WS championship. His 411 Wins are 2nd alltime, and he did it in less time than Cy Young, the number one man.

Magus Relmyn
07-06-2004, 10:59 PM
I agree with everyone you chose, but I think Johnny Bench is the best Catcher of all-time over Carlton Fisk.

PacMan
07-08-2004, 12:38 AM
SP: Satchel Paige
RP: Hoyt Wilhelm
1B: Lou Gehrig
2B: Jackie Robinson
3B: Mike Schmidt
SS: Honus Wagner
OF: Joe Jackson
OF: Ty Cobb
OF: Babe Ruth
DH: Edgar Martinez
C: Josh Gibson

twins15
07-08-2004, 01:13 AM
Great thread idea!

C - Yogi Berra
1B - Lou Gehrig (easily over Foxx)
2B - Rogers Hornsby
SS - Honus Wagner (by a lot)
3B - Mike Schmidt
LF - Barry Bonds
CF - Willie Mays
RF - Babe Ruth
P - Walter Johnson

old man
07-09-2004, 05:37 AM
C-Josh Gibson. I rem. reading a story years ago about how a Yankee exec. said he was worth 3 Berra's. That's all I needed to know. His power is unchallenged IMO.

1B- Gehrig. (No-brainer) But there are some monster guys getting left behind. And many more all-stars who won't even get a mention.

2B- Hornsby. Extremely hated and extremely skilled. But, if you're gonna give me a Jackie Robinson in his prime then i'll make the switch b/c, i'm betting a prime-time Robinson would have been off the scale.

SS-Wagner. Many writers and players from back in the old days rated him the superior player to Cobb. In all the stories i've ever read about him you just got the feeling he was in a class by himself.

3RD-Brett. I cannot dispute Schmidt's numbers but Brett is my guy. He was a magnificent hitter who also learned to hit the long-ball and could steal a base as well. An opposing team's worst nightmare.

LF-Cobb. Stories from my father fueled a Cobb fan. Though mentally unbalanced in many areas of his life (I read his biography. It wasn't a pretty sight), he was possessed like few others when it came to ball and he played as if his life was on the line. The numbers speak for themselves.

CF-Mays. He'll need every bit of skill to make up for his left-fielder but you get the feelin' he'd love the challenge.

RF-Ruth. Quite possibly the best all-round player ever. When you can out-duel Walter Johnson you're a helluva pitcher.

P-Johnson. 'They say' his speed was unsurpassed and you get the feelin', had he played on a real team, he'd have made some serious records.

Honorable Mention-Pete Reiser. Ever time you see an outfielder hit a nicely cushioned outfield wall remember that it was largely due to his too-brief career that those changes were made. The walls he hit never moved and certainly had no cushions. I honestly think he would have hit .400 on a regular basis and often be in the 40/40 club. And catch everthing EVERYTHING in the ball park. I really think he would have been baseball's greatest star.

PacMan
07-11-2004, 11:49 PM
Heh I was thinking MLB only but since its all around I change my picks from SP to Satchel Paige and C to Josh Gibson.

twins15
07-12-2004, 12:25 AM
My Second team:

C - Johnny Bench
1B - Frank Thomas
2B - Eddie Collins
3B - George Brett
SS - Alex Rodriguez
OF - Ty Cobb
OF - Oscar Charleston
OF - Ted Williams
SP - Lefty Grove

PacMan
07-12-2004, 02:31 AM
I guess I'll make a 2nd team as well...

SP: Walter Johnson
RP: Umm Eckersley?
C: Johnny Bench
1B: Jimmie Foxx
2B: Roger Hornsby
SS: Alex Rodriguez
3B: George Brett
OF: Ted Williams
OF: Mickey Mantle
OF: Mays or Bonds
DH: Frank Thomas

Sam-ES
08-09-2004, 07:45 AM
C - Carlton Fisk
1B - Lou Gehrig
2B - Rogers Hornsby
SS - Ernie Banks
3B - Mike Schmidt
LF - Barry Bonds
CF - Willie Mays
RF - Babe Ruth
P - Nolan Ryan

bravest
08-09-2004, 10:01 AM
SP: Nolan Ryan
RP: Eric Gagne
C: Josh Gibson
1B: Frank Thomas
2B: Jackie Robinson
SS: Alex Rodriguez
3B: George Brett
OF: Barry Bonds
OF: Willie Mays
OF: Babe Ruth
DH: Edgar Martinez

Penning10
08-12-2004, 03:36 AM
1st team/2nd team

C: Johnny Bench/Yogi Berra
1B: Jimmie Foxx/Lou Gherig
2B: Pete Rose/Robbie Alomar
3B: Mike Schmidt/
SS: Honus Wagner/Alex Rodriguez
LF: Ted Williams/Ty Cobb
CF: Willie Mays/Ken Griffey Jr.
RF: Babe Ruth/Hank Aaron
SP: Walter Johnson/Pedro Martinez
RP: Dennis Eckersley/John Franco

X-Factor
08-29-2004, 07:14 PM
a reason i left out Cobb, bonds, and several others is their class on and off the field