tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16413529.post8967853092752742168..comments2023-09-03T06:38:13.721-04:00Comments on Crocker Chronicle: My All-Time Baseball Teamscottmcrockerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12443168472392620197noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16413529.post-89090018832139903182012-11-13T08:25:07.982-05:002012-11-13T08:25:07.982-05:00That's a really good point, Jon. Clemente was ...That's a really good point, Jon. Clemente was one of those ones who was difficult to leave off the list. But you've made a good argument. No doubt he's one of the most complete players ever.scottmcrockerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12443168472392620197noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16413529.post-91558940095323940372012-11-12T14:41:31.837-05:002012-11-12T14:41:31.837-05:00The main change I would make is the removal of Han...The main change I would make is the removal of Hank Aaron, probably for Roberto Clemente. Aaron sort of gets a 'gimme' on these lists because of his longtime holding of the HR record, but the main thing the record shows me is an insane longevity. If you're building a team that you want to compete for the next 25 years, then yeah maybe Aaron's consistency is relevant. <br /><br />But if you just want to put together the best team possible, it's hard to argue against Clemente. He's probably the second-best *overall* outfielder of all time behind Mays. Career .317 hitter, 12 consecutive Gold Gloves, 12 all-star games, 4 batting titles... and he was still awesome at the untimely end of his cut-short career.Jonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06581712062565733745noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16413529.post-78098757617014534692011-04-25T12:21:07.417-04:002011-04-25T12:21:07.417-04:00Here's my list of players I've WATCHED ove...Here's my list of players I've WATCHED over the years;<br />1st base - Albert Pujols. If he proves roid free, he's doing stuff never seen before and plays a good bag.<br />2nd base - Robbie Alomar. Baseball is in his genes - most instinctive player I've ever seen & only the Wizrd compares with glove at any position. Big time clutch.<br />3rd base - Mike Schmitt. As far as I see, only no brainer in all time positions.He stands alone.<br />shortstop - Cal Ripken. Made 3 errors one year. <br />left - Rickey Henderson. He'd be my all time leftfielder. Every team needs a leadoff hitter and well, duh.<br />Center - Ken Griffey jr. Pure. What kind of silly numbers would he have had without missing 5 years.<br />Right - Ichiro. My 2 hitter and what a fielder. Watching him throw is just cool.<br />5 starters;<br />Randy Johnson<br />Steve Carlton<br />Pedro martinez<br />Greg Maddux<br />Doc Hallady - had to - Jays fan - and his level of excellence is higher than people think.<br />Relievers<br />Mariano Rivera - sorry, not just Mike Schmitt - he's the best.<br />Dennis Eckersly <br />That's enough of those - middle relief is a toughie - prob list more closers. <br /><br />Be tough to beat.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16413529.post-56750371209185882402010-04-27T19:02:17.683-04:002010-04-27T19:02:17.683-04:00Robinson? Alomar?, Suzuki?Robinson? Alomar?, Suzuki?SonOfClancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04064132121565727313noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16413529.post-38447703937820381822009-11-11T08:09:26.270-05:002009-11-11T08:09:26.270-05:00where is Clemente?where is Clemente?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16413529.post-30591331001812422942009-11-02T01:40:57.217-05:002009-11-02T01:40:57.217-05:00Who are your Relievers?Who are your Relievers?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16413529.post-45169822717020579412009-06-22T12:31:01.400-04:002009-06-22T12:31:01.400-04:00Nice job! I agree pretty much, but read Bill James...Nice job! I agree pretty much, but read Bill James Historical Abstract and you may disagree with yourself! E.G. Cy Young doesn't belong.<br /><br />Thanks,<br /><br />Marty FriedmanUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01591138761751854001noreply@blogger.com