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Title: Most beloved position player from every MLB ballclub.
Post by: nicname on July 16, 2014, 01:19:28 AM
This was a good converstation topic for a few of us at FF14. Obviously, G. Brett is the guy for Kansas City, and he's quite possibly the closest to unanimous in the game. Anyway something to chat about.

This is what we perceive as the truth, not who my favorite is.

My list, I'll go by current division.

AL EAST
Baltimore - Cal Ripken, pretty unanimous. Brooks Robinson and to a lesser extent Eddie Murray get some love.
Boston - Ted Williams. Also, some love for Yaz, Nomar, Fisk, Papi.
New York - Mickey Mantle. I was convinced of this at FF14. I originally said Babe Ruth. Too many to choose.
Tampa Bay - Probably Longoria. No history and boring team for this discussion.
Toronto - Joe Carter. Also consideration for Molitor, Alomar, Olerud. I really liked Olerud as a kid, because of his hat.

AL CENTRAL
Chicago - Frank Thomas, but he gets a lot of pressure from Carlton Fisk, Paul Konerko, and to a lesser extent Robin Ventura. Shoeless Joe?
Cleveland - I think Jim Thome. They loved Sandy Alomar. Albert Belle was great, but not beloved. Shoeless Joe's best year were with Cleveland.
Detroit - Al Kaline is probably the guy. Miggy may be the best. Kirk Gibson might be more beloved than either of them. Hank Greenburg. Cobb? No.
Kansas City - George Brett.
Minnesota  - Kirby Puckett imo. Harmon Killebrew was an all-timer. They boo Mauer now.

AL WEST
Angels - Vlad Guerrero. Edmonds, Tim Salmon. I think real Angels fans really like Garret Anderson, he may be the one. Wally Joyner.
Houston - Pitchers dominate, but for position players it's Jeff Bagwell. Biggio is nipping at his heels, but it's all Bagwell.
Oakland - Reggie Jackson. Most think of him as a Yankee, but it's Oakland imo, who love him the most. Also, Rickey Henderson. Lesser McGwire.
Seattle - Really? It's Ken Griffey Jr. Ichiro stops this from being close to Brett/ KC in terms of lopsidedness.
Texas - Tough one. Juan Gone? Ruben Sierra? Pudge Rodriguez? I really don't know. Palmeiro?

NL EAST
Atlanta - Chipper Jones. I don't think this is close. Hank Aaron was the greatest. Dale Murphy was beloved, but I think it's Chipper. This on had much debate at FF14.
Florida - Such an enigma. No consistency. Mike Lowell and Jeff Conine were good, liked, not the best. Stanton will be it if they can keep him.
Mets - My first was guess Darryl Strawberry. They loved Mike Piazza, but I think their guy is David Wright.
Philadelphia  - Mike Schmidt, and I don't think this is close.
Washington  - See Tampa Bay. Bryce Harper. Washington doesn't really count.

NL CENTRAL
Chicago - It's "Mr. Cub" Ernie Banks, but the Cubbies have a lot to love. Ron Santo. Andre Dawson, Ryne Sandberg, and Mark Grace come to mind.
Cincinnati - Pete Rose. Frank Robinson was a big timer, but not loved like Rose. I liked Eric Davis, but Rose is close to Brett status.
Milwaukee - Paul Molitor. This one is close to Brett Status. Braun could have been the guy, but 'roids.
Pittsburgh - Roberto Clemente, a true statesman. They loved Bill Mazeroski's HR. Bonds? No. Andrew McCutchen may overtake Clemente.
St. Louis - Stan Musial is probably the guy. Albert Pujols? McGwire? Ozzie Smith, man they loved him. I liked Ray Langford.

NL WEST
Arizona - Sort of like FLA and Wash, but I think Luis Gonzalez is the guy with that WS moment. Pretty unanimous.
Colorado - Gut reaction is Todd Helton, but man did Rockies fans love Andres Galarraga and Larry Walker.
Los Angeles - Kirk Gibson had a big moment, but was really a Tiger. Piazza is probably the guy. Brooklyn is the home of Dodger stars.
San Diego - Tony Gwynn. Brett Status.
San Francisco - Prob Willie Mays, but SF only fans love them some McCovey. Bonds was the guy at one time, they still love him. Will Clark was a thrill.

Others:
Brooklyn - Jackie Robinson and Duke Snyder. History remembers Robinson and for good reason, but Duke was a huge fan fave and great. Campy too.
Montreal Expos - A surprising lot to choose from. Larry Walker, hands down. Not only great but Canadian. Andre Dawson. Tim Raines might be close to Walker in hero status.

Anyway, what do you guys think?








Title: Re: Most beloved position player from every MLB ballclub.
Post by: 8manpick on July 16, 2014, 07:23:43 AM
DET: Cecil Fielder
CWS: Robin Ventura
MIN: Kirby Puckett
CLE: Kenny Lofton

NYY: Mickey Mantle
BOS: Manny Ramirez
TB: Evan Longoria
BAL: Cal Ripken Jr.
TOR: Charlie O'Brien

TEX: Ivan Rodriguez
OAK: Matt Stairs
LAA: Mike Trout
SEA: Jay Buhner
HOU: Craig Biggio

LAD: Duke Snider
SF: Willie Mays
COL: Dante Bichette
ARI: Mark Grace
SD: Tony Gwynn

CHC: Ryne Sandberg
STL: Albert Pujols
MIL: Robin Yount
CIN: Barry Larkin
PIT: Roberto Clemente

ATL: Chipper Jones
NYM: Jose Reyes
PHI: John Kruk
MIA: Logan Morrison
WAS/MTL: Larry Walker

KC: Chico Lind
Title: Re: Most beloved position player from every MLB ballclub.
Post by: 8manpick on July 16, 2014, 07:24:58 AM
Oh damn. I did my favorite. Will do beloved later
Title: Re: Most beloved position player from every MLB ballclub.
Post by: Cartierfor3 on July 16, 2014, 11:23:25 AM
Texas is Nolan Ryan even though he only played there a few seasons, but its Nolan by a mile.
Title: Re: Most beloved position player from every MLB ballclub.
Post by: Cartierfor3 on July 16, 2014, 11:38:39 AM
I basically did this from the perspective of who came to mind first. More recent players get preference because they are fresher in the fanbase's mind. No tiger fans remember Ty Cobb

AL CENTRAL

Detroit: I think its Kaline, Trammel is 2nd IMO
KC: Brett (Buck O'Neil honorable mention)
Sox: Frank Thomas
Twins: Kirby
Indians: Thome

AL EAST
Red Sox: Williams (even tho old/dead)
Yankees: Hardest one IMO, but I say Mantle (Dimaggio, Ruth, Gehrig, Jeter, Berra all acceptable)
Rays: Longoria
Blue Jays: I think Alomar
Orioles: Cal

AL WEST
Seattle: Griffey Jr.
Oakland: Rickey Henderson (most think of Reggie equally or more as a Yankee)
Texas: Nolan Ryan
Anaheim: I'm going out on a limb: Chuck Finley. This will be trout soon though.
Houston: Bagwell

NL EAST
Mets: Tom Seaver (Keith Hernandez is close though in beloved nature)
Phillies: Schmidt
Marlins: Giancarlo Stanton. Serious
Nationals: Harper

NL CENTRAL
Cards: Musial
Cubs: Banks
Brewers: Yount (finished his career there, Molitor did not)
Reds: Johnny Bench, even more than Pete Rose
Pitts: Clemente

NL WEST
Rockies: Helton
Dodgers: Koufax
Giants: Willie Mays
Diamondbacks: I guess Luis Gonzalez. Randy Johnson too
Padres: Gwynn

Fun exercise nicname!
Title: Re: Most beloved position player from every MLB ballclub.
Post by: 8manpick on July 16, 2014, 11:49:49 AM
Position player though. We suck at reading thread titles
Title: Re: Most beloved position player from every MLB ballclub.
Post by: Cartierfor3 on July 16, 2014, 11:53:17 AM
Position player though. We suck at reading thread titles

8manpick we are dumb dumbs
Title: Re: Most beloved position player from every MLB ballclub.
Post by: Cartierfor3 on July 16, 2014, 11:56:22 AM
I basically did this from the perspective of who came to mind first. More recent players get preference because they are fresher in the fanbase's mind. No tiger fans remember Ty Cobb

AL CENTRAL

Detroit: I think its Kaline, Trammel is 2nd IMO
KC: Brett (Buck O'Neil honorable mention)
Sox: Frank Thomas
Twins: Kirby
Indians: Thome

AL EAST
Red Sox: Williams (even tho old/dead)
Yankees: Hardest one IMO, but I say Mantle (Dimaggio, Ruth, Gehrig, Jeter, Berra all acceptable)
Rays: Longoria
Blue Jays: I think Alomar
Orioles: Cal

AL WEST
Seattle: Griffey Jr.
Oakland: Rickey Henderson (most think of Reggie equally or more as a Yankee)
Texas: Ivan Rodriguez Nolan Ryan
Anaheim: Tim Salmon I'm going out on a limb: Chuck Finley. This will be trout soon though.
Houston: Bagwell

NL EAST
Mets: Tom Seaver (Keith Hernandez is close though in beloved nature)
Phillies: Schmidt
Marlins: Giancarlo Stanton. Serious
Nationals: Harper

NL CENTRAL
Cards: Musial
Cubs: Banks
Brewers: Yount (finished his career there, Molitor did not)
Reds: Johnny Bench, even more than Pete Rose
Pitts: Clemente

NL WEST
Rockies: Helton
Dodgers: Jackie Robinson even though he only played in Brooklyn Koufax
Giants: Willie Mays
Diamondbacks: I guess Luis Gonzalez. Randy Johnson too
Padres: Gwynn

Fun exercise nicname!

I bolded my corrections
Title: Re: Most beloved position player from every MLB ballclub.
Post by: Cartierfor3 on July 16, 2014, 11:59:29 AM
Man I'm awful at this. I forgot the braves.

Braves: Chipper.



Stanton, Harper, Trout are each pacing to be the ultimate team heroes
Title: Re: Most beloved position player from every MLB ballclub.
Post by: Asteriskhead on July 16, 2014, 12:00:46 PM
I'm not even going to try this. Geeze Louise.
Title: Re: Most beloved position player from every MLB ballclub.
Post by: 8manpick on July 16, 2014, 12:04:00 PM
Did you guys see my Chico Lind pick :D
Title: Re: Most beloved position player from every MLB ballclub.
Post by: Cartierfor3 on July 16, 2014, 12:07:45 PM
Did you guys see my Chico Lind pick :D

It was a good pick. He went for a no pants drive remember that?
Title: Re: Most beloved position player from every MLB ballclub.
Post by: 8manpick on July 16, 2014, 12:11:09 PM
Did you guys see my Chico Lind pick :D

It was a good pick. He went for a no pants drive remember that?
I mean, his Wikipedia page is an absolute treat
Title: Re: Most beloved position player from every MLB ballclub.
Post by: Cartierfor3 on July 16, 2014, 12:13:38 PM
Did you guys see my Chico Lind pick :D

It was a good pick. He went for a no pants drive remember that?
I mean, his Wikipedia page is an absolute treat

Man. Its actually really sad.  :frown:
Title: Re: Most beloved position player from every MLB ballclub.
Post by: Asteriskhead on July 16, 2014, 12:17:08 PM
Cocaine causes people to do some mumped up things.
Title: Re: Most beloved position player from every MLB ballclub.
Post by: TownieCat on July 16, 2014, 12:23:44 PM
This was a good converstation topic for a few of us at FF14. Obviously, G. Brett is the guy for Kansas City, and he's quite possibly the closest to unanimous in the game. Anyway something to chat about.

This is what we perceive as the truth, not who my favorite is.

My list, I'll go by current division.

AL EAST
Baltimore - Cal Ripken, pretty unanimous. Brooks Robinson and to a lesser extent Eddie Murray get some love.
Boston - Ted Williams. Also, some love for Yaz, Nomar, Fisk, Papi.
New York - Mickey Mantle. I was convinced of this at FF14. I originally said Babe Ruth. Too many to choose.
Tampa Bay - Probably Longoria. No history and boring team for this discussion.
Toronto - Joe Carter. Also consideration for Molitor, Alomar, Olerud. I really liked Olerud as a kid, because of his hat.

AL CENTRAL
Chicago - Frank Thomas, but he gets a lot of pressure from Carlton Fisk, Paul Konerko, and to a lesser extent Robin Ventura. Shoeless Joe?
Cleveland - I think Jim Thome. They loved Sandy Alomar. Albert Belle was great, but not beloved. Shoeless Joe's best year were with Cleveland.
Detroit - Al Kaline is probably the guy. Miggy may be the best. Kirk Gibson might be more beloved than either of them. Hank Greenburg. Cobb? No.
Kansas City - George Brett.
Minnesota  - Kirby Puckett imo. Harmon Killebrew was an all-timer. They boo Mauer now.

AL WEST
Angels - Vlad Guerrero. Edmonds, Tim Salmon. I think real Angels fans really like Garret Anderson, he may be the one. Wally Joyner.
Houston - Pitchers dominate, but for position players it's Jeff Bagwell. Biggio is nipping at his heels, but it's all Bagwell.
Oakland - Reggie Jackson. Most think of him as a Yankee, but it's Oakland imo, who love him the most. Also, Rickey Henderson. Lesser McGwire.
Seattle - Really? It's Ken Griffey Jr. Ichiro stops this from being close to Brett/ KC in terms of lopsidedness.
Texas - Tough one. Juan Gone? Ruben Sierra? Pudge Rodriguez? I really don't know. Palmeiro?

NL EAST
Atlanta - Chipper Jones. I don't think this is close. Hank Aaron was the greatest. Dale Murphy was beloved, but I think it's Chipper. This on had much debate at FF14.
Florida - Such an enigma. No consistency. Mike Lowell and Jeff Conine were good, liked, not the best. Stanton will be it if they can keep him.
Mets - My first was guess Darryl Strawberry. They loved Mike Piazza, but I think their guy is David Wright.
Philadelphia  - Mike Schmidt, and I don't think this is close.
Washington  - See Tampa Bay. Bryce Harper. Washington doesn't really count.

NL CENTRAL
Chicago - It's "Mr. Cub" Ernie Banks, but the Cubbies have a lot to love. Ron Santo. Andre Dawson, Ryne Sandberg, and Mark Grace come to mind.
Cincinnati - Pete Rose. Frank Robinson was a big timer, but not loved like Rose. I liked Eric Davis, but Rose is close to Brett status.
Milwaukee - Paul Molitor. This one is close to Brett Status. Braun could have been the guy, but 'roids.
Pittsburgh - Roberto Clemente, a true statesman. They loved Bill Mazeroski's HR. Bonds? No. Andrew McCutchen may overtake Clemente.
St. Louis - Stan Musial is probably the guy. Albert Pujols? McGwire? Ozzie Smith, man they loved him. I liked Ray Langford.

NL WEST
Arizona - Sort of like FLA and Wash, but I think Luis Gonzalez is the guy with that WS moment. Pretty unanimous.
Colorado - Gut reaction is Todd Helton, but man did Rockies fans love Andres Galarraga and Larry Walker.
Los Angeles - Kirk Gibson had a big moment, but was really a Tiger. Piazza is probably the guy. Brooklyn is the home of Dodger stars.
San Diego - Tony Gwynn. Brett Status.
San Francisco - Prob Willie Mays, but SF only fans love them some McCovey. Bonds was the guy at one time, they still love him. Will Clark was a thrill.

Others:
Brooklyn - Jackie Robinson and Duke Snyder. History remembers Robinson and for good reason, but Duke was a huge fan fave and great. Campy too.
Montreal Expos - A surprising lot to choose from. Larry Walker, hands down. Not only great but Canadian. Andre Dawson. Tim Raines might be close to Walker in hero status.

Anyway, what do you guys think?

Not a bad list, but there were a few omissions.

OAK: Probably Henderson. Jackson slapped every A's fan in the face when he was inducted into the HOF as a Yankee.
LAA: Not sure how you pick Vlad. He only played there for 6 years. Salmon gets my vote since he played his entire career there.
TEX: Has to be either Pudge or Michael Young.
MIL: ROBIN EFFING YOUNT!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Take a lap for not even mentioning him.

Also, I think players who have passed away (Clemente, Musial, etc.) leave more of an impression on fans.
Title: Re: Most beloved position player from every MLB ballclub.
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on July 16, 2014, 12:42:29 PM
DET: Cecil Fielder
CWS: Big Hurt
MIN: Kirby Puckett
CLE: Kenny Lofton

NYY: Babe
BOS: Ortiz
TB: Price (dates a wildcat)
BAL: Cal Ripken Jr.
TOR: Joe Carter

TEX: Nolan Ryan
OAK: Jose Canseco
LAA: Rally monkey
SEA: Griffey
HOU: Bagwell

LAD: Dee Gordon
SF: Willie Mays
COL: Andres Gallarraga
ARI: luis gonzalez
SD: Tony Gwynn

CHC: Ryne Sandberg
STL: Albert Pujols
MIL: The slide
CIN: Barry Larkin
PIT: Barry Bonds

ATL: Chipper Jones
NYM: Daryl Strawberry
PHI: John Kruk
MIA: Pudge
WAS/MTL: Pedro

KC: Bo Jackon

I included a few pitchers cause IDGAF!
Title: Re: Most beloved position player from every MLB ballclub.
Post by: Cartierfor3 on July 16, 2014, 01:00:17 PM
its the worst thing i've ever seen
Title: Re: Most beloved position player from every MLB ballclub.
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on July 16, 2014, 01:04:21 PM
its the worst thing i've ever seen
YOU'RE THE WORST THING I'VE EVER SEEN!
Title: Re: Most beloved position player from every MLB ballclub.
Post by: Cartierfor3 on July 16, 2014, 01:07:42 PM
its the worst thing i've ever seen
YOU'RE THE WORST THING I'VE EVER SEEN!

Wacky you picked Dee Gordon and Juan Gonzalez (for the Rockies, he never played for the Rockies) among picks of a rally monkey and a slide
Title: Re: Most beloved position player from every MLB ballclub.
Post by: The Big Train on July 16, 2014, 01:08:28 PM

DET: Cecil Fielder
CWS: Big Hurt
MIN: Kirby Puckett
CLE: Kenny Lofton

NYY: Babe
BOS: Ortiz
TB: Price (dates a wildcat)
BAL: Cal Ripken Jr.
TOR: Joe Carter

TEX: Nolan Ryan
OAK: Jose Canseco
LAA: Rally monkey
SEA: Griffey
HOU: Bagwell

LAD: Dee Gordon
SF: Willie Mays
COL: Juan Gonzalez
ARI: luis gonzalez
SD: Tony Gwynn

CHC: Ryne Sandberg
STL: Albert Pujols
MIL: The slide
CIN: Barry Larkin
PIT: Barry Bonds

ATL: Chipper Jones
NYM: Daryl Strawberry
PHI: John Kruk
MIA: Pudge
WAS/MTL: Pedro

KC: Bo Jackon

I included a few pitchers cause IDGAF!

 :dubious:
Title: Re: Most beloved position player from every MLB ballclub.
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on July 16, 2014, 01:09:36 PM
its the worst thing i've ever seen
YOU'RE THE WORST THING I'VE EVER SEEN!

Wacky you picked Dee Gordon and Juan Gonzalez (for the Rockies, he never played for the Rockies) among picks of a rally monkey and a slide
I didn't mean juan, I met Andres Gallaraga (I went to the first rockies game ever, doofus!) and I honestly can't think of anyone else I like with the dodgers.
Title: Re: Most beloved position player from every MLB ballclub.
Post by: Stevesie60 on July 16, 2014, 01:10:30 PM
No clue here guys, I just like the Royals.
Title: Re: Most beloved position player from every MLB ballclub.
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on July 16, 2014, 01:12:08 PM

DET: Cecil Fielder
CWS: Big Hurt
MIN: Kirby Puckett
CLE: Kenny Lofton

NYY: Babe
BOS: Ortiz
TB: Price (dates a wildcat)
BAL: Cal Ripken Jr.
TOR: Joe Carter

TEX: Nolan Ryan
OAK: Jose Canseco
LAA: Rally monkey
SEA: Griffey
HOU: Bagwell

LAD: Dee Gordon
SF: Willie Mays
COL: Juan Gonzalez
ARI: luis gonzalez
SD: Tony Gwynn

CHC: Ryne Sandberg
STL: Albert Pujols
MIL: The slide
CIN: Barry Larkin
PIT: Barry Bonds

ATL: Chipper Jones
NYM: Daryl Strawberry
PHI: John Kruk
MIA: Pudge
WAS/MTL: Pedro

KC: Bo Jackon

I included a few pitchers cause IDGAF!

 :dubious:
I mean, I guess you could go with mcgwire or zito, but this guy screams A's to me. Maybe I should just pick Billy Beane. :)
Title: Re: Most beloved position player from every MLB ballclub.
Post by: joda on July 16, 2014, 02:01:59 PM
Guys, it's really not that close between Ricky and anyone else for the As. Like I think Frank White may be closer to Brett than Conseco is to Ricky.
Title: Re: Most beloved position player from every MLB ballclub.
Post by: wazucat on July 16, 2014, 11:04:07 PM
DET: Cecil Fielder
CWS: Big Hurt
MIN: Kirby Puckett
CLE: Kenny Lofton

NYY: Babe
BOS: Ortiz
TB: Price (dates a wildcat)
BAL: Cal Ripken Jr.
TOR: Joe Carter

TEX: Nolan Ryan
OAK: Jose Canseco
LAA: Rally monkey
SEA: Griffey
HOU: Bagwell

LAD: Dee Gordon
SF: Willie Mays
COL: Andres Gallarraga
ARI: luis gonzalez
SD: Tony Gwynn

CHC: Ryne Sandberg
STL: Albert Pujols
MIL: The slide
CIN: Barry Larkin
PIT: Barry Bonds

ATL: Chipper Jones
NYM: Daryl Strawberry
PHI: John Kruk
MIA: Pudge
WAS/MTL: Pedro

KC: Bo Jackon

I included a few pitchers cause IDGAF!
Most Pirate fans, myself included, detest Bonds.
Title: Re: Most beloved position player from every MLB ballclub.
Post by: nicname on July 16, 2014, 11:27:03 PM
I don't know why I gave Paul Molitor the nod for the Brewers. I think it is because I had been thinking of him in the Twins and Jays picks earlier. It's not Paul Molitor. Brewers fans love them some Robin Yount. He's close to Brett status.
Title: Re: Most beloved position player from every MLB ballclub.
Post by: nicname on July 16, 2014, 11:30:38 PM
Good call on A's fans not enjoying RJ going to the Hall as a Yankee.

The LA Dodgers are curiously ambiguous with regard to beloved position players. It really is crazy that out of non-pitchers the biggest name Dodgers played almost exclusively in Brooklyn.
Title: Re: Most beloved position player from every MLB ballclub.
Post by: Asteriskhead on July 17, 2014, 07:31:51 AM
Good call on A's fans not enjoying RJ going to the Hall as a Yankee.

The LA Dodgers are curiously ambiguous with regard to beloved position players. It really is crazy that out of non-pitchers the biggest name Dodgers played almost exclusively in Brooklyn.

That, or they played the peak of their careers elsewhere.
Title: Re: Most beloved position player from every MLB ballclub.
Post by: mocat on July 17, 2014, 07:37:13 AM
it's just Kirk Gibson. doesn't matter that he was only there for 3 years. remember how beloved Joe Montana is here? (thanks for the playoff victories Joe)
Title: Re: Most beloved position player from every MLB ballclub.
Post by: Rage Against the McKee on July 17, 2014, 11:49:19 AM
it's just Kirk Gibson. doesn't matter that he was only there for 3 years. remember how beloved Joe Montana is here? (thanks for the playoff victories Joe)

I wore this shirt all the time when I was in the third grade.

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Title: Re: Most beloved position player from every MLB ballclub.
Post by: mocat on July 17, 2014, 11:54:25 AM
oh my god the 90s were the absolute worst in terms of sports paraphernalia
Title: Re: Most beloved position player from every MLB ballclub.
Post by: Asteriskhead on July 17, 2014, 11:55:42 AM
oh my god the 90s were the absolute worst in terms of sports paraphernalia

Zubaz came out in the 90's, Starter jackets, awesomely tacky ball caps. Idk, mocat. I just don't know.
Title: Re: Most beloved position player from every MLB ballclub.
Post by: Cartierfor3 on July 17, 2014, 11:57:50 AM
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Title: Re: Most beloved position player from every MLB ballclub.
Post by: mocat on July 17, 2014, 11:59:02 AM
i mean yeah they are hilarious but they are unintentionally hilarious
Title: Re: Most beloved position player from every MLB ballclub.
Post by: Asteriskhead on July 17, 2014, 12:00:11 PM
If I still owned any of my 90's sports gear, I'd wear it proudly. I will admit that I think it's a category that's pretty polarized.
Title: Re: Most beloved position player from every MLB ballclub.
Post by: j-dub on July 17, 2014, 12:08:55 PM
cf3, you're wrong about johnny bench.

it's pete rose. it's not close. rose is a cinci kid. his dad was a local legend. he was the living breathing personification of every little local kid's dream.
Title: Re: Most beloved position player from every MLB ballclub.
Post by: mocat on July 17, 2014, 12:17:13 PM
yeah it's pete rose, but look at johnny bench, my heavens sakes

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Title: Re: Most beloved position player from every MLB ballclub.
Post by: Cartierfor3 on July 17, 2014, 12:57:23 PM
cf3, you're wrong about johnny bench.

it's pete rose. it's not close. rose is a cinci kid. his dad was a local legend. he was the living breathing personification of every little local kid's dream.

Rose played for Philly and Montreal too, Bench played for the Reds only. Rose also was banned from baseball, so I would imagine many are firmly Rose supporters, but Bench is more universally loved. JMHO.
Title: Re: Most beloved position player from every MLB ballclub.
Post by: slimz on July 17, 2014, 01:16:59 PM
Sporting News did this last year:  http://www.sportingnews.com/mlb/story/2013-09-17/most-beloved-baseball-players-team-by-team/ (http://www.sportingnews.com/mlb/story/2013-09-17/most-beloved-baseball-players-team-by-team/)

Their picks:

AL EAST
Baltimore - Cal Ripken
Boston - Johnny Pesky
New York - Yogi Berra
Tampa Bay - Evan Longoria
Toronto - Robbie Alomar

AL CENTRAL
Chicago - Frank Thomas
Cleveland - Bob Feller
Detroit - Al Kaline
Kansas City - George Brett.
Minnesota  - Kirby Puckett

AL WEST
Angels - Tim Salmon
Houston - Biggio
Oakland - Rickey Henderson.
Seattle - Edgar Martinez
Texas - Pudge Rodriguez.

NL EAST
Atlanta - Dale Murphy
Florida - Jeff Conine
Mets - Tom Seaver
Philadelphia  - Richie Ashburn
Washington  - Ryan Zimmerman

NL CENTRAL
Chicago - Ron Santo
Cincinnati - Pete Rose
Milwaukee - Robin Yount
Pittsburgh - Roberto Clemente
St. Louis - Stan Musial

NL WEST
Arizona - Luis Gonzalez
Colorado - Todd Helton
Los Angeles - Fernando Valenzuela
San Diego - Tony Gwynn.
San Francisco - Willie Mays


MY FAVORITES

AL EAST
Baltimore - Cal Ripken
Boston - Wade Boggs
New York - Goose Gossage
Tampa Bay - The Crime Dog
Toronto - Close between Olerud and Carter...gonna go Carter as KC guy.

AL CENTRAL
Chicago - "Black Jack" McDowell
Cleveland - Sandy Alomar
Detroit - Cecil Fielder
Kansas City - George Brett. Besides him? Sabes and Quiz and Willie.
Minnesota  - Walter Johnson  :peek:

AL WEST
Angels - Vlad
Houston - Bagwell
Oakland - Canseco
Seattle - Junior
Texas - Pudge

NL EAST
Atlanta - Glavine
Florida - Conine
Mets - Dwight Gooden
Philadelphia  - Kruk
Washington  -  Pedro Martinez  :peek:

NL CENTRAL
Chicago - Kerry Wood
Cincinnati - Pete Rose
Milwaukee - Robin Yount
Pittsburgh - Tim Wakefield
St. Louis - Joaquin Andujar (heh)

NL WEST
Arizona - Big Unit
Colorado - The Big Cat
Los Angeles - Orel Hershiser
San Diego - Tony Gwynn.
San Francisco - Will Clark
Title: Re: Most beloved position player from every MLB ballclub.
Post by: Cartierfor3 on July 17, 2014, 01:28:56 PM
Frank Thomas might be pretty universal as the White Sox choice, but I think Michael Jordan would be like 4th at worst for them.
Title: Re: Most beloved position player from every MLB ballclub.
Post by: slimz on July 17, 2014, 01:33:30 PM
Also, I totally screwed up on the position player thing. As did Sporting News. Oh well!

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Title: Re: Most beloved position player from every MLB ballclub.
Post by: nicname on July 19, 2014, 08:17:46 PM
oh my god the 90s were the absolute worst in terms of sports paraphernalia

I loved big head shirts.
Title: Re: Most beloved position player from every MLB ballclub.
Post by: nicname on July 19, 2014, 08:26:43 PM
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Title: Re: Most beloved position player from every MLB ballclub.
Post by: bones129 on July 19, 2014, 08:56:30 PM
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Priceless.   :thumbs:
Title: Re: Most beloved position player from every MLB ballclub.
Post by: j-dub on July 19, 2014, 09:07:36 PM
we were so blessed
Title: Re: Most beloved position player from every MLB ballclub.
Post by: bones129 on July 20, 2014, 12:42:04 AM
We will never see the likes of George again.
Title: Re: Most beloved position player from every MLB ballclub.
Post by: 8manpick on July 20, 2014, 10:33:42 AM
That turf...
Title: Re: Most beloved position player from every MLB ballclub.
Post by: nicname on July 20, 2014, 01:32:12 PM
That turf...

The K ages like a fine wine.
Title: Re: Most beloved position player from every MLB ballclub.
Post by: slimz on July 20, 2014, 02:57:36 PM
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Was there.  :thumbs:
Title: Re: Most beloved position player from every MLB ballclub.
Post by: Cartierfor3 on July 20, 2014, 03:02:21 PM
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 :love: :love: :love: :love: :love: :love: :love: :love: :love: :love: :love: :love: :love:

Was there.  :thumbs:

Samesies.
Title: Re: Most beloved position player from every MLB ballclub.
Post by: slimz on July 21, 2014, 09:48:19 PM
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 :love: :love: :love: :love: :love: :love: :love: :love: :love: :love: :love: :love: :love:

Was there.  :thumbs:

Samesies.

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