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08-14-2010, 09:21 AM
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Pedro Martinez, hands down. His performance during the 1999 season was out of this world.
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08-14-2010, 09:45 AM
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Hitters:
1. Williams saw from 1947 to last AB in 1960 - nice result - probably would have had 700+ HR if not for 5 years in service 43-45 & 52-53 2. Mays saw 51-53 also saw the throwing contest with Piersol in 53 that wrecked Piersol's arm 3. Rice of the 70's before his sight went bad. Scarry - never seen balls hit harder. Pitchers: 1. Spann saw 1947 to 1953 a master, would have had 400 wins if not in service 43-45. 2. Gibson saw 1967 RIP Red Sox impossible to hit, also 1968 RIP everyone he faced 3. Pedro with the Sox - Gibson in 68 all over. Last edited by Peter W Thomas; 08-14-2010 at 09:47 AM. Reason: some of the spelling errors
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08-14-2010, 10:00 AM
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Pedro in 99-01 was unbelievable.
For position players, I saw Aaron but at the end of his career. I've seen Bonds twice in person, he was one of the greatest before he juiced. But picking a player just based on what I've seen, which is mainly Red Sox games I'd go with Yaz, George Brett or ARod
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08-14-2010, 10:31 AM
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love this post - its all good
Lets look at this when we toss in our beloved baseball cards.
For their era, the most valuable cards: Ty Cobb - was the best Babe Ruth - was the best Dimaggio & Teddy - were the best Mantle - was the best Nolan Ryan - was the best These players (for their era) have the highest prices for their cards. These players have the highest gap in value between them and their contemporaries.
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08-14-2010, 10:30 AM
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Quote:
Who's your daddy?
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08-14-2010, 12:23 PM
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Pedro
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08-14-2010, 12:55 PM
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After reading Kirk Radomski's book about the Steroid scandal I've changed my stance on the era somewhat. I now believe that a majority of major leaguers were either on steroids, dabbling with them or taking HGH from about 1997 to 2006..from about 1990 to 95 probably every team had at least one or two players taking steroids, but by 98 most of them felt that they better take them or some guy who is taking them will take their spot on the roster....Guys were taking HGH because it cut their healing time in half. The playing field was level as far as I'm concerned, and I've no doubt that if guys like Maris and Ruth played in the modern era they would have taken steroids too.
I believe someday this will be the prevailing attitude towards the era and that many guys who are now shut out like McGwire, Sosa and Palmeiro will be enshrined in the Hall of Fame.
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08-14-2010, 01:56 PM
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Tough Choices
I saw Seaver his rookie year (he lost to Mel Queen and the Reds at Crosley Field), I was spoiled growing up with the Big Red Machine with Pete Rose, Johnny Bench, Joe Morgan, and my favorite player Tony Perez. I haven't bothered to look up the stats but Perez seemed to always be reliable with men in scoring position.
I may have seen Hank Aaron, it's terrible but I don't recall if I saw him in Cincy or not. Also saw Ken Griffey Jr. after coming to the Reds, he could still play, too bad he had so many injuries. According to Frank's list of Bill James, the best I saw would have to be either Aaron (if indeed I saw the Braves in town, seems like I did) or Morgan. RC Edited to add: Hey, this was post #200 for me, only about 300 more and I might nab one of the infamous Net54 pins! 
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