Who was better, who would you take, Joe DiMaggio or Ted Williams?

[MVSNYC]

Originally Posted by earlywynnfan

I think you have this backwards. The Dago was a sonofabitch to everyone who didn't kiss his royal arse. If that team wasn't stacked, they would have thrown him overboard. Would you want to share a clubhouse with a guy who wouldn't sign a baseball for your kid?? There are players who talked to someone DiMag didn't like, so he gave them the silent treatment for the rest of their life!
TSW was loud, obnoxious, and decidedly anti-establishment, but I don't recall hearing his teammates say they wouldn't want him on the team. Sure, Joe's teammates wouldn't say that, either, but that's because they enjoyed those WS checks.


While we're on the topic, can someone explain to me how "DiMaggio never had to dive for a ball" is a positive thing. Sure, I understand positioning and speed, but I'm supposed to believe that a ball never dropped just out of his reach? Think of all those fantastic diving plays Jim Edmonds used to make; are you telling me Joe would've gotten those without diving just because of his "positioning"??

TSW, for the sheer offense he provided, plus he might actually make you laugh in the dugout.

Ken

Ken- FYI, this is a derogatory term towards Italians.

[murcerfan]

Mantle

[t206blogcom]

Williams has my vote.

[earlywynnfan]

Originally Posted by MVSNYC

Ken- FYI, this is a derogatory term towards Italians.

I only used it because that's what Joe called himself, and that's also what everyone around Joe called him.

Personally, I don't know if I've ever said that word in my life!

Ken

[AndrewJerome]

Williams was a better player. Joe D. certainly has the edge defensively, but that isn't nearly enough to overcome Ted's ability as a hitter.

Andrew