who is the best lhp in baseball today?
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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
1089123
Jose Contreras is by far my coice for the best pitcher in the major leagues. He has gifted the White Sox with quite a winning streak of 15 games straight this season and hasn't lost since last year!
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you got to say ty cobb because he is one of the top ten greatest of all time but you have to put trammell and lou whitaker al kaline gates brown hank greenbergh, and hal newhouser i would have to say the greatest now is future hall of fame catcher ivan rodriquez he has a ton of playoff experience so when they get deep into the playoffs this year he can be a good leader
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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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Best is jr.\n\nworst is rainbow face gordon.
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Fernando Rodney is a suggestion. Last year he had a 2.86 ERA in 39 games. Although Detroit may keep him in the bullpen.
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Albert Pujols, hands down
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Would say Lidge, but he's already been axed temporarily. He's been demoted to a bullpen role while Wheeler and Qualls share the closer duty. Well, cross one off the list.\n\nWould also say Isringhausen, but he plays for the Cards, so a closer isnt as important to them. Also, Isringhausen is good when he needs to be, as in late september and the playoffs.\n\nWould say Street but Duscherer (who i think would be his replacement) is now on the 15 day DL. If i had to pick somebody,  it would be Chad Cordero. Earns quite a lot of money, yet isnt used. No point in keeping him.
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Mike Stanton lately has not been as great pitching as in the past, but if you need someone for one or two outs, he most likely will be your man. Alex Gonzalez is a great addition. His glove is great and his batting average has gone up this year while in Boston. It's a shame the Red Sox did not resign him, because they have not a great short stop in a while, however, I think they will fit in well with the Reds orginization.
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Personally, I would go with Mike Lowell. People have been talking lately about the Red Sox trying to upgrade second base. Loretta isn't a sure stay for the season, but is a decent player. If you look at Lowell's career stats, you are in awe. How could he have done so bad last year? Lowell is a better choicce and will start more games and get you more points. Go with Lowell!!
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Well before he got hurt Albert Pujols was the best player this season. He was on pace to break the single season home run record. Plus he also had a pretty good batting average.\n\nNow I would go with Joe Mauer or Travis Hafner. Both are currently having a great year. Plus Joe Mauer plays a very difficult position and is still producing very good numbers in spite of the toll that being a catcher takes on a player. \n\nJoe Mauer stats:\n.378 BA, 5 HR, 31 RBI, 37 runs, 6 SB\n\nTravis Hafner stats:\n.300 BA, 19 HR, 57 RBI, 57 Runs
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I wouldn't go so far as to say that he is the best ever. But he is certainally the best player currently in baseball. Maybe in another 10-15 years we can call him the best ever. Go Cards!!!
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The first two to pop into my mind are Ozzie Smith, and Willie Mays, but that leaves out COUNTLESS other great players.  I'll edit this after I think a bit...\n\nAll right, with 16 consecutive gold gloves I'll throw Brooks Robinson in as number 3.\n\nHere's a list by position for the AL, year by year, (the list at the bottom includes both leagues)
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no way man! BIG PAPI is the best hitter in baseball and he is clean! Bonds on the other hand...why is he still in the MLB???
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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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oh dear people who resond and do not even come close to answering the question...... For the Red Sox the best player would prob be Varitek.... best hitter.. Ortiz  best pitcher.. Schilling............. For the Yankees  player Jeter... hitter Giambi....... pitcher rivera
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Prince Fielder.\nHe's been a solid hitter so far. He has great power and can hit at least 25-30 in his rookie season.\n\nAL obviously Papelbon.