tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2339646220153814400.post2292214199700114751..comments2023-12-31T01:02:49.340-05:00Comments on FOR BASEBALL JUNKIES: Blue Jays All-Time Team v.2012@OCP22http://www.blogger.com/profile/06983828112048757251noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2339646220153814400.post-65076127488640149262015-10-24T12:56:48.730-04:002015-10-24T12:56:48.730-04:00I like Jose Bautista, Jesse Barfield and Lloyd Mos...I like Jose Bautista, Jesse Barfield and Lloyd Moseby in the OF.slaftnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2339646220153814400.post-57808462245258864762012-09-08T15:32:45.258-04:002012-09-08T15:32:45.258-04:00I definitely put my personal feelings into that de...I definitely put my personal feelings into that decision. I was never a fan of Carter, and I guess I have the stats to back it. I totally forgot that he's part of the Level of Excellence; if it's good enough for the franchise, then it's good enough for me.neilrobicheauhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00138327239811072024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2339646220153814400.post-26245729061962449762012-09-08T15:28:18.898-04:002012-09-08T15:28:18.898-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.neilrobicheauhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00138327239811072024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2339646220153814400.post-63253167481093917422012-09-08T08:29:00.938-04:002012-09-08T08:29:00.938-04:00We considered Mulliniks on our first team- felt li...We considered Mulliniks on our first team- felt like Gruber was the better pick (both players under appreciated).<br /><br />As for Carter, leaving him off this team would go against what this team is about. He is one of the most important figures in Blue Jays history and is one of only four players to attain the highest club honor (the Level of Excellence). Even if you think, statistically, Alex Rios was maybe a little better, Joe has to make this team. And I'm a phillies fan so I'd love to never see his name again.<br /><br />Thanks again for checking in. @OCP22https://www.blogger.com/profile/06983828112048757251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2339646220153814400.post-59956588220532571712012-09-07T23:20:26.004-04:002012-09-07T23:20:26.004-04:00I had to do it now...
C Ernie Whitt
1B Carlos Del...I had to do it now...<br /><br />C Ernie Whitt<br />1B Carlos Delgado<br />2B Roberto Alomar<br />3B Rance Mulliniks<br />SS Tony Fernandez<br />LF George Bell<br />CF Vernon Wells<br />RF Shawn Green<br />DH John Olerud<br /><br />Pitchers... I agree 100% with your list.<br /><br />Honorable Mentions:<br />Kelly Gruber<br />Shannon Stewart (.804 OPS, 7.5 Seasons)<br />Jose Cruz Jr. (.793 OPS, 5.5 Seasons)<br />Jesse Barfield (.817 OPS, 7.5 Seasons)<br /><br />Suprise Snub:<br />Joe Carter - only a .781 OPS over 7 Seasons with the Jays, which was bettered by players such as Alex Rios (.786 OPS, better defense), Jose Cruz Jr. and Rance Mulliniks. Despite the home run in '93, Joe was only an average corner outfielder in the early '90's... and a totally liability in the field.neilrobicheauhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00138327239811072024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2339646220153814400.post-3595315351535375292012-09-07T23:15:45.974-04:002012-09-07T23:15:45.974-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.neilrobicheauhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00138327239811072024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2339646220153814400.post-15250468141657159722012-09-07T22:50:17.322-04:002012-09-07T22:50:17.322-04:00Another guy to look at is Rance Mulliniks at 3B ov...Another guy to look at is Rance Mulliniks at 3B over Gruber. It's a tough one for me, since Mulliniks was a better hitter, whereas Gruber had a superior glove and more power.<br /><br />I'm a huge Jays fan, and a stat head. I'll throw up my list when I get a chance.neilrobicheauhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00138327239811072024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2339646220153814400.post-53859563243342341932012-09-07T16:11:31.689-04:002012-09-07T16:11:31.689-04:00Thanks for checking in. Possible oversight on our ...Thanks for checking in. Possible oversight on our part - Fletcher was a better player over the course of his career but Whitt's tenure as a Blue Jay probably makes him a better pick for this team... at least in my mind. I'll check with the group.<br /><br />We have changed the way we pick these teams dramatically since we first started... tenure weight much more heavily now than it did when we began this exercise last year (at least on our All-Franchise teams). Our goal is to have the best list going... that's going to take time because we're human and we make mistakes. Glancing over our teams, I know that there are going to be names that we miss. Hopefully, over time, and with the help of our readers around the country, we can get to the point where the list is as good as it gets.@OCP22https://www.blogger.com/profile/06983828112048757251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2339646220153814400.post-31166077559401565972012-09-07T14:46:04.041-04:002012-09-07T14:46:04.041-04:00I would take Ernie Whitt over Darren Fletcher by a...I would take Ernie Whitt over Darren Fletcher by a mile. They have similar OPS (Whitt .747 vs. Fletcher .752), but Whitt was superior defensively and a longer serving Blue Jay, playing 7 more years than Fletcher.neilrobicheauhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00138327239811072024noreply@blogger.com