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I saw this topic in the ORG, and thought it was a good one. I was born in '77, so I didn't really get to see Bench play much.
Anyway, I'm going to list the top 3 at each position I've seen in my lifetime in order.
C--Pudge, Carter, Mauer
IB-Teixeira, Helton, Votto
2B-Phillips, Alomar, Biggio
SS-Smith, Larkin, Vizquel
3B-Schmidt, Rolen, Chavez
OF-Griffey, Evans, Ichiro
C- Pudge
1B- Hernandez
2B- White or Phillips
3B- Robinson
SS- Vizquel or Ozzie
LF- Winfield
CF- Otis
RF- Clemente
P- Kaat
C - Rodriguez
1B - Hernandez
2b - R. Alomar
ss - Ozzie
3B - Rolen
LF - Bonds
CF - Mays
RF - Clemente
P - Maddox
Mauer?
Maybe he meant Mauer at 1B. :)Quote:
Originally Posted by jlcomo
I guess you're saying you're not familiar with MVP Joe Mauer of Twins? He's a guy that's won 3 batting titles, 3 SS's and 3 GG's. I've seen him play plenty, and when healthy, the complete package. Some of his stats are down a bit only due to injury, but you know this.Quote:
Originally Posted by SpiritofStLouis
Since I said defense I know where you are going. Again, I didn't start this thread for Cards fans to go on about Molina. If you want to rank him in as one of the top catchers, that's fine. I'm not going to harass you about it. These are my rankings in my lifetime, and I'm asking other REDS fans on their opinion. I notice fans over at the ORG aren't too happy with Cards fans on this board either.
You could always just give your rankings and put your golden boy on there instead of replying to a thread ripping on me and giving no insight to the topic. Maybe you didn't notice I put Ozzie Smith as the best defensive SS, or that I put Rolen as the 2nd best defensive 3B, I don't know. Please quit stalking and hijacking my threads if this is the route you want to go.
Did anyone say anything about Molina? It's just Mauer is a curious choice. He's never been noted for his defense and he's -5 on defensive runs saved in his career. All the advanced defensive metrics show he's a minus defensive catcher in his career. I would think, if you actually are a Reds fans that watches Reds games, that Hannigan would be on your list because he's very good, in fact way better than Mauer on defense. Just as you have a right here to give your opinion, others have a right to question the logic of your opinion.
I haven't been alive long enough to see some of the old school players play so most of mine will be from 2000 on.
C. Pudge or Yadi
1B Pujols
2B Phillips
3B Rolen
SS Tulo
OF Ichiro, Edmonds, Brett Gardner
I am going to list a lot of Reds because that is what I've seen on day to day basis. It is hard for me to judge others as well. With that I am just going off the top of my head and not looking at any stats. First memories watching in '72
C Bench, Pudge, Molina
1B K. Hernandez, Driessen
2B Phillips, Alomar, Reese, Morgan, Whitaker
SS Smith, Larkin, Visquel, Concepcion
3B Robinson, Schmidt, Bell
RF Parker, Valentine,
CF Griffey, Davis, Hunter, Lynn
LF Bonds, Yaz, R. Henderson
Jack of all trades, Rose. He just attacked all positions on defense and did at least an adequate job.
I honestly think Rolen is the best defensive 3Bman ever.
He was good but not Brooks Robinson good.Quote:
Originally Posted by BABIP
C- Ivan Rodriguez
1B- Keith Hernandez
2B- Roberto Alomar
SS- Ozzie Smith
3B- Mike Schmidt
LF- Barry Bonds
CF- Ken Griffey Jr
RF- Dwight Evans
A few of my picks are influenced by my early years.
C - Bench
1B - Ted Kluesewski
2B - Phillips
SS - Larkin
3B - Robinson/Rolen can't make up my mind
LF - Carl Furillo
CF - Mays
RF - Clemente