Cornerstones
The Scott Boras post got me thinking that after AP, Fonsie is the guy I'd most like to build a team around. I was telling my friend this, and then found out he's 30. Not so young. So he's off my "top 5 players I'd build a team around". If you had to start a team from scratch, who would you start with? I have set an age limit of 25 or less. This eliminates guys like Pujols (26), Ryan Howard (26), Mark Teixeira (26), Chase Utley (27), Jason Bay (27), Travis Hafner (29), Adam Dunn (26), Vic Martinez (27). I have also eliminated all pitchers due to the fragility of a pitching arm (see Kerry Wood & Mark Prior) so adios Scott Kazmir (22), Johan Santana (27), Francisco Liriano (22), the D-Train (24), King Felix (20). This leaves..........
1)Miguel Cabrera 23 - He seems like he's been in the league forever. As good a hitter as there is out there.
2) David Wright 23 - he's a 5 tool player and the Mets cornerstone for the next decade.
3) Joe Mauer 23 - great stick AND he plays catcher.
4) Carl Crawford 25 - Is such a good athlete he could probably make the Pro Bowl as a receiver.
5) Grady Sizemore 24 - Love the defense and the spark at the top of the lineup. Having a guy that plays balls to the wall is great for the clubhouse, bad as an injury risk.
honorable mention to:
Jose Reyes 23 - legs a huge part of his game....and his are fragile.
Brian McCann 22 - Im really impressed at what hes done.
Im sure I've left some people out that I forgot.
posted by TSHwouldntdothat @ 23.8.06
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3 Comments:
I know he's a pitcher, but you can't pass on Jason Neighborgall, right?
Screw the age limit - I'll take Pujols and his crazy obliques (meant sarcastically, not gay). Otherwise I'd probably go with David Wright or Jose Reyes. Reyes is hands down the best choice if you can guarantee his health.
Sure, N-gall's the "sexy" pick and I might eat these words later, but I think I have to pass on Wild Thing.
It would depend upon your division for me. If Mauer keeps putting up those numbers he is tough to pass up. And you can't doubt his ability to handle a pitching staff. He also wouldn't cost as much.
But if I was in a weak division, I would take Wright. He is just a great ball player and plays hard. And he is handling the pressure of playing in New York. I just don't think 3B is as important as P, C, SS, and CF.
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