We have all heard the question before. If you could manage a Major League Baseball team, who would you choose from the current player pool to be on your team, and why?
The thoughts go zooming through your head, and then, after awhile, you realize, "Wow, this is harder than it seems." This is not wrong at all!
After much consideration though, I believe that I have got it! To any of you who were left off, I am sorry, these are just the guys who I feel would help my team out the most. You are all still great ball players in your own right, and are to be celebrated for your efforts!
Catchers (3)-First, I would carry three catchers because injuries are more likely to occur today, and you always need a great backstop managing your pitching staff. With that in mind, here are my three!
Starter-Russell Martin-He is young, hates days off, and can play other positions. All the while, he steals bases, which is almost unheard of from a catcher now, and hits for average and decent pop. He also fields well and calls a great game! Welcome aboard Russell!
Backups-Jorge Posada, and Dioneer Navarro-Posada makes the club because of the bat that he provides, while Navarro makes it because he is young, hits for average, and always seems to be on the basepaths, which would make the team a threat throughout the game.
1st Basemen (2)
Starter-Albert Pujols-He hits for average, insane power, and has a great glove as well! He is also always around the top of the MVP voting year in and year out. That's enough for me!
Backup-Ryan Howard-The man swings a vicious stick, and when he is hot, if anything is close to the zone, it is out of the ballpark. In addition, he plays a great first base, which is always a plus as well!
2nd Basemen (2)
Starter-Chase Utley-This is almost no contest. What other second baseman does it all, and sparks his team, as much as Utley? The only close player is the man below!
Backup-Dan Uggla-If only he could hit for more of a decent average, he may have overtaken Utley. The power rivals Utley's, but in the end, Utley has better qualities across the board. Uggla is a fine backup though, and is welcome here!
Shortstop (2)
Starter-Hanley Ramirez-This was no contest. The man could hit 50 home runs, and steal 50 bases, in one season, one day. He has a cannon arm, and great range as well playing the position. He would probably even be my first pick if we were in a draft format, and I was picking first!
Backup-Jose Reyes-Was that fire coming from under his cleats? The man is so fast, as a leadoff hitter whenever he spells Hanley, I couldn't say no to him! Plus, the energy he gives his teammates is second to none!
Third Baseman (2)
Starter-Alex Rodriguez-The man that would be my first pick over Hanley in the end! He will probably beat the all time home run record by the time he is done. He also fields like a dream. Never mind the inability to hit in the playoffs, look at the rest of the team here, and that problem is solved!
Backup-David Wright-A great five tool player, plus one who has a great public image as well!
8 comments Last one added about 1 year ago — Leave a Comment
Avery Decker about 1 year ago
I would agree with this mostly, but you have some big problems here. Instead of Posada , who is past his prime , why not go with a young star in Brian Mccann? Also, CC is not what he was. Where is Chris Young or Fausto Carmona in that staff?? Also the relief??? I cannot have Kerry Wood in my bullpen. He is a comeback story that never happened. I would also try to replase Zumaya, i don't now who right now. Comment back. Check out my Josh Hamilton Come back story article. Thanks
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Jonathan Szenics about 1 year ago
I hear you with Posada, he is a grizzled vet though, you need some experience on the team! CC is just off this year, he may be the last guy to win 300 games by the time he is done. Finally, I agree anyway with Zumaya, on second thought, there are probably better ones, but the heater makes him a decent player to have regardless.
Nice story on Hamilton as well, along with a great pic on your profile!
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J Blaze Smokin about 1 year ago
Jon your Crazy man CRAZYYY
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Liquid City about 1 year ago
j blaze, i totally agree. this guy's CRAAAZZYYYYYYY
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Jonathan Szenics about 1 year ago
Ha, who are you guys?
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Ryan Boston about 1 year ago
I love how people are saying Sabathia is off this year.... in his last 13 starts he has a 1.96 ERA, 104 K and 18 BB in 96.1 IP.
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Zach Fein about 1 year ago
No Brandon Webb? I would put him in there and take either Halladay or Lincecum out. And I would agree with Avery and take out Kerry Wood and put in Jonathon Papelbon.
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Jonathan Szenics about 1 year ago
Ryan, like I said, he is still great, and I would take him in a heartbeat, and Zach, wow, I forgot Papelbon somehow, good call, if anything, I would take Zumaya out though!
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