Who is the best player in baseball?A-Rod or Pujols?
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It's an interesting question, since both are still so early in their careers.  I am a big A-Rod fan, so I'll acknowledge my bias in saying that I think he is the best player, but it's a toss up.\nBoth have great power, natural swings (so they won't be burning out) and good speed on the bases.\nBoth have shown they can play multiple positions effectively.\nI think Pujols has the power to carry a team better, but I think when the dust settles, A-Rods career numbers will be better, especially with the lineup hitting around him.
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Pujols, because he is hitting over .300 and has what, 17 homers
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bret boone giambi read juiced and you'll find out about plenty more.  I think adrian beltre's big year was aided by them, as well as miguel tejada's freakish weight and muscle gain.  not pujols, and i stand by that.
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Mantle, Williams, Dimaggio, Ruth, Gehrig, Cobb, Mays, Rose, just to name a few. But these are considered the greatest of all time, so Pujols is right there with them, but he still has to prove it over his whole career. I hope he does, hes a great ball player.
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Alex Rodriguez, Albert Pujols And Jim Thome
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We all know Pujols is the best hitter in baseball. AROD is better than Beltran no doubt.
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Speaking from a historical perspective, Jeter has four World Championships, more consistent batting, fielding, is an all-around better person (as far as I know), a fan favorite, a career-long Yankee, and a star in clutch situations. Although A-Rod may have a better year or two than Jeter, Derek is the better overall player.
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This is a no brainer! It has to be Albert! The Cards won the series, without him they would not have done that(sure the pitching helped also)! Howard and the Phillies had a great season, but you cant argue with Pujols being the unanomous choice in this question!
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Right now i'd have to go with Scott Rolen. In the past month he has hit .380 and made some amazing defensive plays. He gets it done on both sides of the ball. He has really stepped up his game while Albert Pujols is injured.
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No, who would ever trade pujols he is the best batter in the mlb.
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OF COURSE!!  I love the St. Louis Cardinals and Albert Pujols is the best player who hasn't been suspected of steroid use!!  HE's even one the best players compared to those who did use steroids!!
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McGwire swung for power in every at-bat of his career, while Pujols is a bit of a smarter hitter. By that I mean he knows when not to hit for power. Albert is also faster than McGwire, and he is a better defensive 1st baseman.
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yes, they are correct and way faster than I am. He is none other than Albert Pujols!!
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1.Alex Rodriguez  Gets edge over Pujols because of position\n2.Albert Pujols   Extremely consistent\n3.Vladimir Guerrero Hit .300 every year in his career\n4.Johan Santana    Number 1 pitcher in the draft\n5.Mark Texiera    Power machine\n6.David Ortiz     At DH all he thinks about is hitting\n7.Carl Crawford    Most underrated player \n8.Jason Bay        Should have better season than last\n9.Miguel Tejada    Should get back to great SS status\n10.Michael Young   Behind Tejada by a hair
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i'd go for Terry ...Puyol is getting older
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Pujols. He's just going to keep getting better (which is unfortunate since I'm a Cubs fan).
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Although Derek Jeter is a better leader and has helped win many more games than Alex Rodrieguez, Rodrieguez has much more talent than Jeter.  Rodrieguez is probably the best player in the american league right now.