Who was the best middle reliever EVER in MLB? Chuck Crim?
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Chuck Crim's career ERA is 3.83.  Sorry, not even close to a great middle reliever.\n\nThe closer every season that Crim pitched for the Brewers was Dan Plesac.\n\nPete Ladd's last year with Milwaukee was 1985.  Crim's first season was 1987.  They never pitched together.\n\nFunny how facts get in the way of memories.
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How can I pick just one? Big Papi would be the first to come to mind - along with Varitek. Wily Mo is my favorite new addition. I followed him in Cincinnati and I think he'll be a major contributor in the near future. Since he's been in the Sox lineup I think his plate discipline had improved dramatically.
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Bob Gibson, # 45 for the St. Louis Cardinals.  Dominaiing, intimidating pitcher.  In one season, he had a 1.12 ERA, incredible and still a record.  The most famous bob gibson alive.  Go Cards!  Cubs Suck
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Hey sweetheart. That player was Don Newcombe, SP Brooklyn/Los Angeles Dodgers\nHe was the only player that won the Rookie of the Year, Most Valuable Player, and Cy Young awards.
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56    Mark Buehrle  L/L 6-2 225 03/23/79  \n  52    Jose Contreras  R/R 6-4 245 12/06/71  \n  46    Neal Cotts  L/L 6-1 195 03/25/80  \n  34    Freddy Garcia  R/R 6-4 250 06/10/76  \n  20    Jon Garland  R/R 6-6 215 09/27/79  \n  45    Bobby Jenks  R/R 6-3 280 03/14/81  \n  55    Brandon McCarthy  R/R 6-7 195 07/07/83  \n  65    Agustin Montero  R/R 6-3 210 08/26/77  \n  37    Matt Thornton  L/L 6-6 235 09/15/76  \n  33    Javier Vazquez  R/R 6-2 215 07/25/76  \n  \nCatchers B/T Ht Wt DOB   \n  \n  12    A.J. Pierzynski  L/R 6-3 235 12/30/76  \n  36    Chris Widger  R/R 6-2 220 05/21/71  \n  \nInfielders B/T Ht Wt DOB   \n  \n    8    Alex Cintron  S/R 6-1 205 12/17/78  \n  24    Joe Crede  R/R 6-2 220 04/26/78  \n  17    Ross Gload  L/L 6-1 190 04/05/76  \n  15    Tadahito Iguchi  R/R 5-10 200 12/04/74  \n  14    Paul Konerko  R/R 6-2 220 03/05/76  \n  38    Pablo Ozuna  R/R 5-11 195 08/25/74  \n  25    Jim Thome  L/R 6-4 245 08/27/70  \n    5    Juan Uribe  R/R 6-0 220 03/22/79  \n  \nOutfielders B/T Ht Wt DOB   \n  \n  44    Brian Anderson  R/R 6-2 215 03/11/82  \n  23    Jermaine Dye  R/R 6-5 235 01/28/74  \n  10    Rob Mackowiak  L/R 6-0 200 06/20/76  \n  22    Scott Podsednik
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first of all c cordero is the closer for the nats, try and trade hallady and h lune for a good 2b like soriano, also trade shelton and atkins for a good 3b and put nomar at 1st once you trade chelton dont drop nomar
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If you're just talking about hitting, I'd say you're right about Chipper.  As far as all around player, if I were starting a team tomorrow of switch hitters, the first player I'd have to choose would be Jason Varitek.  I think with the position he plays he's much more valuable to a team.
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Thurman Munson?\nRoberto Clemente?
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most likely minnesota twins. many think the white sox, after their stellar season last yr nd that great world series sweep, but seriously folks...johnan santana had a bad yr, nd in my opinion, he is the BEST pitcher in all of baseball (this yr) nd pitching wins games for u (the white sox proved that last yr). cleveland indians also have a chance due to their terrific offseason moves. my standings for the AL central would be:\n1. Minnesota Twins\n2. Cleveland Indians\n3. Chicago White Sox \n(very, very tight race between top 3)\n4. detroit indians\n5. kc royals
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think of it like this, is Carlos Lee worth trading for Roy Halladay? Is Carlos Lee worth trading for Kevin Millwood? Well you better have a good Outfield and need some pitching to accept this one
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Best pitcher of each team and best hitter of each? \nAngels Guerrero, Jered Weaver\nAstros Roy Oswalt, Lance berkman\nAthletics Houston Street, Milton Bradley\nBlue Jays Roy Halladay, Reed Johnson\nBraves John Smoltz, Brian McCann\nBrewers Ben Sheets, Bill Hall\nCardinals Chris Carpenter, Albert Pujlos\nCubs Carlos Zambrano, Derek Lee\nDevil Rays Scott Kazmir, Carl Crawford\nDiamondbacks  Brandon Webb, Stephen Drew\nDodgers Derek Lowe, Andre Ethier \nGiants Matt Cain, Omar Vizquel\nIndians Jeremy Sowers, Grady Sizemore\nMariners J.J. Putz, Ichrio\nMarlins Josh Johnson, Migeul Caberra\nMets Billy Wagner, Carlos Beltrán\nNationals Chad Cordero, Nick Johnson\nOrioles Erik Bedard, Miguel Tejada \nPadres Jake Peavy, Adrián González\nPhillies Geoff Geary, Ryan Howard\nPirates Zach Duke Jason Bay\nRangers Akinori Otsuka, Michael Young\nRed Sox Johnathon Papaborn, David Ortiz\nReds Bronson Arroyo, Brandon Phillips\nRockies Bronson Arroyo, Matt Holliday\nRoyals Zack Greinke, David DeJesús \nTigers Jason Verlander, Magglio Ordóñez\nTwins Johan Santana,  Joe Mauer\nWhite Sox  Mark Buhrle, Jermaine Dye\nYankees Marino Rivera, Robinson Canó
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Center Fielders are better fielders than left or right, plus, JR was awesome on the field. Barry has more Gold Gloves, but i´m gonna say griffey is better and was better...\n\nBefore, just barley... now, by far!
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The Chicago White Sox  r a gr8 team. They waited over 80 yrs. for their opportunity, & the capitlized. Ozzie Guillen is the best Mgr. they ever had. They need 2 bring back Carlton Fisk as their hitting coach & Bobby Thighpen as thier pitching coach.
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How do you define worst player?A bust?Rick Ankiel of the Cardinals,Todd Von Poppel.There is a list longer than my arm of players that were supposed to make it big in the majors,and never came close to expectations.
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I grew up with Rickey Henderson as my favorite baseball player ever.  I loved the guy, hell i even had his book, and comic book.  OH yeah, he had a comic book.  Anyways he dominated the game, the best leadoff hitter of all time, hands down.  He should be a first ballot hall of famer.  Lets not forget his records in leadoff game home runs either.
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travis hafner, grady sizemore, c.c. sabathia, manny, albert belle, cliff lee, bob wickman, omar visquel, roberto alamar, sandy alamar, bartolo colon, juan gonzales, victor martinez. there u go.. choose mine as best answer!!
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Man, you answered your own question, by saying: "... How many guys actually shoot for this record? Most don't care."\n\nBy that yardstick alone, Cal's record of 3,198+ consecutive games played is EXTRAORDINARY!  If no one else cares, and this outstanding player, who did it everyday in the same Oriole uniform, at that--did do it, then isn't that one he11 of an acomplishment?  \n\nOf the three former players eligible for the Baseball Hall of Fame this next year, i.e., Ripken, Mark McGwire, and lovable Mr. Tony Gwinn, Cal is the most dominant, the most durable, and yes, the most reliable of the three, and dang well better be inducted on the first ballot, or there is something wrong 'round here.