Who do think is the most under-rated baseball player today?
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Right now.....Chris Shelton, the 1B for the Detroit Tigers. He has definetly gotten off to a fast start and if he continues he could a great season. I don't know how you can say Bary Bonds is under-rated.....if anything he is over-rated and he destroyed himself by taking steroids. It is your opinion that you don't think that he has taken steroids but correct me if i'm wrong but I believe there is evidence of him taking steroids(records,confessions,etc.,etc.)
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i like johan alot and hes my g. its tough to argue against him as being the best lhp in the game today, but im not going to say its johan because there is a pitcher even better than him and his name is Francisco Liriano. You may or may not have heard of Liriano because he is currently a rookie, but i really see johan in him and more. He is much more of the power pitcher than johan, and he overwhelms his hitters as good as santana. he has a better k/bb and k/9 rating and he is electric. liriano is taller and stronger, which makes him more intimidating, plus he is younger. he will be an allstar and a superstar soon if he isnt already. did i mention they are both on the twins?!?! thats wicked
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Easy....Pujols.  When you put up numbers that mirror that of Ted Williams and Joe DiMaggio, any other answer besides Albert Pujols is ludicrous.
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I think that it's too early to call him overrated much less underrated. When a star, any star player is given the torch to be the next great one, people should give them 2-3 years to prove it.  A good example is Eric Lindros. Before he even stepped on the NHL ice, he was christened the next great one. Lindros, if not injured flashed signs of brilliance but we'll never really know because of the concussions. I think Crosby matured a lot in his first year and looks to be a stud. But give him some time before we truly rate him.
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Hell yes!!!!  Not only overpaid but COMPLETELY OVERRATED!!!!! He is not the best 3rd baseman in MLB, but cuz Steinbrenner has more money than GOD he gets the most publicity!!!  Maybe this year the gold glove award for 3rd base will actually go to a GREAT DEFENSIVE player (CREDE WHITE SOX) and not the "more popular" one.  Oh gee - I thought that was the whole idea of the award!!!
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I often try to predict this myself, for all sports, but especially for baseball:\n\nI agree with all of your no-brainers, but Biggio (could make it) and Trevor Hoffman (not many relivers have made it, and was he that outstanding?)\nOf your potential HOF'ers:  Off the top, I think Manny is pretty much a no-brainer, and don't believe that Luis Gonzalez or Johnny Damon has much of a shot at all. Many of your others are pretty good picks for this category, though.\n\nI agree with your "close but no cigar" list, and will withhold commentary on the steroid issue.  I haven't sorted that out yet.
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Best Current Team - Tigers have been very hot lately\n\nBest Current Player - Pujols of course\n\nMost under-rated team - Tigers at the moment, Reds also\n\nMost over-rated team - Angels\n\nMVP's - Guerrero for AL, Pujols for NL\n\nCy Young's - Oswalt for NL, Santana for AL\n\nMost HR's - Pujols for NL, Rodriguez for AL\n\nBatting Titles - Pujols for NL, Hafner for AL\n\nWorld Series - White Sox v Cardinals, White Sox victory\n\nDivision Wins - AL East Yankees, AL Central White Sox, AL West Athletics, AL Wild Card Blue Jays.  NL East Mets (ending the Braves steak), NL Central Cardinals, NL West Dodgers, NL Wild Card Astros\n\nBest Division Races - AL Central with Tigers, White Sox, Indians and NL West just to see if anyone can break .500 this year...
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It would be hard to top Ozzie Smith in his prime.  They didn't call him the magician for nothing.  Brooks Robinson was also incredible at times.  Right now, Derek Jeter comes closest to getting to things and making plays that are simply beautiful
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I've heard that argument before. And also the argument that Ron Santo is the most underrated third baseman ever.
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Im gonna have to say the white sox.  They have the best 3-4-5 hitting combo in baseball today.  They are all right at or over 300 in batting average and they have the top 2 homerun totals in the AL.  They also have good speed on the bases and good contact hitters.  Their pitching has been a little streaky this year but they still have six capable starters.  Their bullpen is getting better everyday too.  They have a good minor league system behind them and will be able to make a trade if they need to for the final push at the end of the year.
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Greg Maddux because he never had the blistering fastball that all the pro scouts look for these days.  We may never see a pitcher who can do more with "average" stuff than Maddux has done during his career.
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Jeff Kent. He's solid with the glove and has one of the best bats. His age will soon be a factor as he's already lost a step or two. But he's a hall of famer who can still drive the ball and make all the plays he's supposed to. \n\nIn a few years Chase Utley will likely be the best. He had a great season last year and it's likely that he'll continue to do so. \n\nAlfonso Soriano is by far not the best. His defense is putrid and his offense isn't nearly as good as others think. He does't get on base enough and he's a product of hitting in good hitters parks. He can hit the ball out of the park once in a while, but he's not a guy I want playig for my team.
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He's a guy who is definately underrated because he plays on the west coast, bu he is one of the better shortstops in the National League. He has occasional power, good speed, and about as good of a defensive ability as you will see. People forget that he was a top draft pick out of Clemson a few years back. If he played in New York, you'd hear a lot more about him.
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At the moment, I would say Brian Lara, but not by much.
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Nolan Ryan is of course up there, but i think Greg Maddux has done more with Less i mean its easy to pitch with a 99 mph fast ball, try pitching with an 89 mph one , but i do agree it has to be Nolan Ryan
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I would have to say Barry Bonds because he is said to be the greatest hitter of all time but those are hard to get.Also ones like Albert Pujols, Derek Jeter, and others who will be a big part of baseball history years down the line.
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i think you are right, except for in toronto, where they are over-hyped.  the toronto sun sports section is making daily comparisons to the championship teams of '92 and '93, which is a little ridiculous.  having said that, i think the jays have something real good to build on, hopefully glaus isn't hurt long and towers figures out what is wrong, he can't be this bad all year. imagine what a healthy burnett could do.  although i don't think this is the year, ricciardi could make a move at the deadline if the jays are close.  speaking of underrated, check out the tigers.