Open Mic: All Time Philadelphia Phillies Team

Today I'm going to choose my all-time Phillies team. Let's get right to it

Catcher

Possibilities - Mike Lieberthal , Darren Daulton and Bob Boone

The Pick - Mike Lieberthal

Reason- Lieberthal is the career leader in HR's , RBI's ,Runs, Hits, Doubles, Total bases and Avg. He was very undervalued during his time in Philadelphia but he actually was a very good ballplayer.

First Base

Possibilities - Ryan Howard , John Kruk and Jim Thome

The Pick - John Kruk

Reason - When it is all said and done I have no doubt that Ryan Howard will be the best first basemen in Phillies history. As of right now though my selection would be Kruk. Kruk had a career .309 avg. , .400 on base percentage and far less strikeouts than Howard. Also Kruk looked like the guy that would hang out at the local bowling alley's bar and yet he still was one of the best. Also he overcame cancer in a region that only men can relate to. He was one of the main contributors to the 93' Phils World Series run.

Second Base

Possibilities - Chase Utley , Juan Samuel and Manny Trillo

The Pick - Chase Utley

Reason - If Utley stays on track he could be one of the best, if not, The BEST second baseman in MLB history. He already is the Phillies career leader for HR's , RBI's, Walks, SLG % and doubles.

Shortstop

Possibilities - Jimmy Rollins and Larry Bowa

The Pick - Jimmy Rollins

Reason- Larry Bowa has that fiery edge that everyone wants on their team but his numbers aren't all that great. So For that reason J-Roll is the pick. Last years MVP will go down as the greatest shortstop in Phillies history. He already is the leader in HR's, doubles, triples, total bases, Runs and SLG%. In time he will also be the leader in RBI's, steals and hits.

Third Base

Possibilities - Mike Schmidt , Scott Rolen and Dave Hollins

The Pick - Mike Schmidt

Reason - This one isn't even close. Mike Schmidt is one of the greatest third baseman in MLB history. How could anyone not love that clip where he's running down to first pumping his fists and knees after belting a home run!

Outfield

Possibilities - Pat Burrell , Lenny Dykstra, Greg Luzinski,Bobby Abreu, Richie Ashburn, Gary Maddux, Gary Matthews ,Del Ennis and Chuck Klein

The Picks- Chuck Klein , Bobby Abreu and Richie Ashburn

Reason - Chuck Klein batted .326 with 243 HR's and 983 RBI's , Abreu had a .416 on base percentage and was always a threat swipe a bag and go 30/30. Richie Ashburn had 2217, batted .311 and had 97 triples.

Starting Pitcher

Possibilities - Steve Carlton,Cole Hamels,Curt Shilling,Jim Bunning,Grover Cleveland, Robin Roberts

The Pick - Steve Carlton

Reason - Lefty has the most career wins and strikeouts. He had 185 complete games and 39 shutouts.

Relief Pitcher

Possibilities - Brad Lidge , Steve Bedrosian ,Tug Mcgraw, Jose Mesa and Mitch Williams

The Pick - Brad Lidge

Reason - Brad Lidge has 28 saves so far and by the end of his new contract he will be the Phillies all time career leader in saves. His ERA is best among these pitchers and should stay relatively under the 3.00 mark. As for the others Tug Mcgraw has a soft spot in every ones heart and on the complete opposite Mitch Williams is probably still hated by many.

Well there you go folks theres my list. Please leave me feedback and tell me what you think.