Who's your favorite baseball player currently? Who's your favorite baseball player of all-time?

Glorified KC

mrussel1 said:

cutz said:

cdthomas1981 said:

Yes, Cleveland won that year.  The only year out of 4 Finals series they played against Golden State.  It took a Draymond Green suspension and a legendary performance by an all-time great to get their 1.  It is my opinion, and my opinion alone, that a full-strength Golden State team, without Kevin Durant and LBJ not going nuclear would have the Warriors winning at least 4 championships in a row.  It is a fact that Golden State won 3 of out 5 years.  However, I think some things had to go right for the other 2 teams (Cleveland and Toronto) to knock them off in the other 2.  The only way the Dubs got bested was because of circumstance.  Yes, this is all a part of sports.  Just like Jose Mesa blowing a save against the Marlins, when the Indians had that World Series nailed down and Cleveland in my eyes was the better team.  All I am saying is that you don't always have to be the better team, to win a game or a series.  I apologize for diverting so far away from the topic of baseball.

If i remember the GSW had a 3-1 lead in that Series Geen got suspended? If so, Green or not you can't blow a 3-1 lead. 

Like Mrussel1 said the Cavs missed K Love for the whole Series one year and Kyrie Irving only played one game and that went 6 games. I think the Cavs win that year(2016?)

Man, those are good questions. Not sure i can name just one player as my all time Fav.

2015 Love dislocated shoulder in the Celtics series, and then Kyrie breaks his kneecap in game 1 of the Finals, and it goes 6. 
2016, GS goes up 3-1, Green suspended game 5 or 6, can't remember.  Cavs win in 7.  Durant joins for 17 and 18.  So, the Cavs go 6 without Love and Kyrie in 15, and in 16 win 3 games with Green on the court.  So I don't know how one can say that the Cavs don't win in 16 if Green isn't suspended.  Maybe GS doesn't win in 15 if Kyrie and Love play.  

I’ll agree to disagree on this discussion about GS and Cleveland.

mrussel1

cdthomas1981 said:

mrussel1 said:

cutz said:

cdthomas1981 said:

Yes, Cleveland won that year.  The only year out of 4 Finals series they played against Golden State.  It took a Draymond Green suspension and a legendary performance by an all-time great to get their 1.  It is my opinion, and my opinion alone, that a full-strength Golden State team, without Kevin Durant and LBJ not going nuclear would have the Warriors winning at least 4 championships in a row.  It is a fact that Golden State won 3 of out 5 years.  However, I think some things had to go right for the other 2 teams (Cleveland and Toronto) to knock them off in the other 2.  The only way the Dubs got bested was because of circumstance.  Yes, this is all a part of sports.  Just like Jose Mesa blowing a save against the Marlins, when the Indians had that World Series nailed down and Cleveland in my eyes was the better team.  All I am saying is that you don't always have to be the better team, to win a game or a series.  I apologize for diverting so far away from the topic of baseball.

If i remember the GSW had a 3-1 lead in that Series Geen got suspended? If so, Green or not you can't blow a 3-1 lead. 

Like Mrussel1 said the Cavs missed K Love for the whole Series one year and Kyrie Irving only played one game and that went 6 games. I think the Cavs win that year(2016?)

Man, those are good questions. Not sure i can name just one player as my all time Fav.

2015 Love dislocated shoulder in the Celtics series, and then Kyrie breaks his kneecap in game 1 of the Finals, and it goes 6. 
2016, GS goes up 3-1, Green suspended game 5 or 6, can't remember.  Cavs win in 7.  Durant joins for 17 and 18.  So, the Cavs go 6 without Love and Kyrie in 15, and in 16 win 3 games with Green on the court.  So I don't know how one can say that the Cavs don't win in 16 if Green isn't suspended.  Maybe GS doesn't win in 15 if Kyrie and Love play.  

I’ll agree to disagree on this discussion about GS and Cleveland.

Fun debating though

Glorified KC

mrussel1 said:

cdthomas1981 said:

mrussel1 said:

cutz said:

cdthomas1981 said:

Yes, Cleveland won that year.  The only year out of 4 Finals series they played against Golden State.  It took a Draymond Green suspension and a legendary performance by an all-time great to get their 1.  It is my opinion, and my opinion alone, that a full-strength Golden State team, without Kevin Durant and LBJ not going nuclear would have the Warriors winning at least 4 championships in a row.  It is a fact that Golden State won 3 of out 5 years.  However, I think some things had to go right for the other 2 teams (Cleveland and Toronto) to knock them off in the other 2.  The only way the Dubs got bested was because of circumstance.  Yes, this is all a part of sports.  Just like Jose Mesa blowing a save against the Marlins, when the Indians had that World Series nailed down and Cleveland in my eyes was the better team.  All I am saying is that you don't always have to be the better team, to win a game or a series.  I apologize for diverting so far away from the topic of baseball.

If i remember the GSW had a 3-1 lead in that Series Geen got suspended? If so, Green or not you can't blow a 3-1 lead. 

Like Mrussel1 said the Cavs missed K Love for the whole Series one year and Kyrie Irving only played one game and that went 6 games. I think the Cavs win that year(2016?)

Man, those are good questions. Not sure i can name just one player as my all time Fav.

2015 Love dislocated shoulder in the Celtics series, and then Kyrie breaks his kneecap in game 1 of the Finals, and it goes 6. 
2016, GS goes up 3-1, Green suspended game 5 or 6, can't remember.  Cavs win in 7.  Durant joins for 17 and 18.  So, the Cavs go 6 without Love and Kyrie in 15, and in 16 win 3 games with Green on the court.  So I don't know how one can say that the Cavs don't win in 16 if Green isn't suspended.  Maybe GS doesn't win in 15 if Kyrie and Love play.  

I’ll agree to disagree on this discussion about GS and Cleveland.

Fun debating though

No doubt.  I’ve always enjoyed a debate on sports topics.  

Wobbie

Ledbetterman10 said:

Growing up: Lenny Dykstra

All-time: Chase Utley

Current: Aaron Nola

Some non-Phillies favorites include Canseco, Mattingly, Griffey, Henderson, Randy Johnson, and Smoltz

that is one fucked up list.

Wobbie

DewieCox said:

Pujols all time but Big Hurt is a strong second.

this is also kind of fucked up.

”and guys, she’ll like it too.”

pjhawks

all time dislike - Gary Carter

other dislikes: Reggie Jackson, Steve Garvey, Yadier Molina, Jose Reyes

Ledbetterman10

Wobbie said:

Ledbetterman10 said:

Growing up: Lenny Dykstra

All-time: Chase Utley

Current: Aaron Nola

Some non-Phillies favorites include Canseco, Mattingly, Griffey, Henderson, Randy Johnson, and Smoltz

that is one fucked up list.

But you're a maniac troll, so if you think my list is fucked up, it must be totally normal. 

DewieCox

Wobbie said:

DewieCox said:

Pujols all time but Big Hurt is a strong second.

this is also kind of fucked up.

”and guys, she’ll like it too.”

Totally solidifies the nickname though.

Wobbie

Ledbetterman10 said:

Wobbie said:

Ledbetterman10 said:

Growing up: Lenny Dykstra

All-time: Chase Utley

Current: Aaron Nola

Some non-Phillies favorites include Canseco, Mattingly, Griffey, Henderson, Randy Johnson, and Smoltz

that is one fucked up list.

But you're a maniac troll, so if you think my list is fucked up, it must be totally normal. 

dykstra’s my favorite player currently doing time.

eeriepadave

never really disliked anyone. but if i had to chose one probably JD Drew. Joe Carter next (mainly cause of the '93 world series).

markymark550

HesCalledDyer said:

Most disliked player:

Growing up - David Justice, no real reason. In my 12 year old mind, David Justice was the enemy.

Recent - Christian Yelich.  I reeeeally want to like him but ain't gonna happen so long as he's a Brewer.

All-time - Ryan Braun.  Fuck Ryan Braun.

Hell, some Braves fans disliked Justice. A lot of them forgave him when he hit the homer to win game 6 against Cleveland in 1995. Personally, I was jealous of him being married to Halle Berry.

Glorified KC

Players I hated on my own team:

Jose Guillen, Neifi Perez, Vin Mazzaro, Yuniesky Betancourt, Kyle Davies, Juan Gonzalez (who barely played for the Royals in 2004)

Ledbetterman10

markymark550 said:

HesCalledDyer said:

Most disliked player:

Growing up - David Justice, no real reason. In my 12 year old mind, David Justice was the enemy.

Recent - Christian Yelich.  I reeeeally want to like him but ain't gonna happen so long as he's a Brewer.

All-time - Ryan Braun.  Fuck Ryan Braun.

Hell, some Braves fans disliked Justice. A lot of them forgave him when he hit the homer to win game 6 against Cleveland in 1995. Personally, I was jealous of him being married to Halle Berry.

David Justice was a pretty boy.....that was ugly. It was a weird thing. 

Jason P

little kid ... Robin Yount

high school ... Ken Griffey Jr

last 20 years ... Kenny Powers

current ... Christian Yelich

Glorified KC

Jason P said:

little kid ... Robin Yount

high school ... Ken Griffey Jr

last 20 years ... Kenny Powers

current ... Christian Yelich

LoL, Season 1 of Eastbound and Down May be my favorite season of comedy ever.

Cliffy6745

Fuck pedro

And Dave Roberts 

PureandEasy

I was introduced to BB at Fenway Park a long time ago.  I fell in love with baseball.  Moved to Philly area and became a Phils fan.  Yes I changed allegiance, hard to believe from a Boston fan I know.    Current favorite, Aaron Nola, if I have to pick one.  All time, damn, too hard.  I love Pete Rose and 100% believe he should be in hall of fame.  At different periods of time, there was Dwight Evans, Carlton Fisk, Ted Simmons, Doug Glanville, Chase Utley, Bobby Abreu, Dale Murphy.  At one point, it was even  the entire Philadelphia Phillies roster.   

Glorified KC

One of the reasons why I started this thread, is because I think out of all the major sports baseball still holds the most sentimental value.  So many who hold baseball in high regard can share an experience that made a lasting impression on the rest of their life.

drakeheuer14

Current: Justin Verlander (although I really wish he was still a Tiger) 

All time: Pete Rose

Malroth

MayDay10 said:

Back on topic though. I know its a childhood thing as well, but I really liked the Icon players from the 80s and early 90s

George Brett
Robin Yount
Cal Ripkin
Ryne Sandberg
Tony Gwynn
Ozzie Smith
Rickey Henderson
Wade Boggs
Mike Schmidt
Kirby Puckett
and so on.

Outside of Henderson and kind of Boggs.  I think a lot has to do with going mostly coast to coast with 1 franchise.  Nowadays that is the exception.  

not on topic.   I should be allowed back in if this gets through.