SI.com's Joe Posnanski ranked his top 100 baseball players in the game today. Here are his top 25:
1. Albert Pujols, first base
2. Joe Mauer, catcher
3. Hanley Ramirez, shortstop
4. Zack Greinke, starting pitcher
5. Chase Utley, second base
6. Alex Rodriguez, third base
7. Tim Lincecum, starting pitcher
8. Dan Haren, starting pitcher
9. Johan Santana, starting pitcher
10. Roy Halladay, starting pitcher
11. Prince Fielder, first base
12. Carlos Beltran, center field
13. Ryan Braun, corner outfield
14. Justin Morneau, first base
15. Evan Longoria, third base
16. Kevin Youkilis, first base
17. Mark Teixeira, first base
18. Miguel Cabrera, first base
19. Manny Ramirez, corner outfield
20. Ichiro Suzuki, corner outfield
21. Felix Hernandez, starting pitcher
22. Adrian Gonzalez, first base
23. Derek Jeter, shortstop
24. Josh Beckett, starting pitcher
25. Pablo Sandoval, third base
For Posnanski's complete list and an explanation of his rankings, click here.
So, what do you think? Who's ranked too high? Who's ranked too low? Who was inexplicably left off the list entirely? Let your voice be heard below.
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This is a joke...unless I am missing how the rankings are established.
If it is by this season, which I'm guessing with the Sandoval and Grienke, then how is A-Rod 6th?! Well, it must be by careers, so then how is Grienke 4th?! Not making much sesne to me...
0x NBA/NFL Champion
Saint Paul, MN
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Oh, now I get it! It's supposed to be for a team trying to win this year.
And why is Shin Soo-Choo 13 spots higher than Brian McCann? Or 18 ahead of Carlos Lee? Or 19 ahead of Chipper Jones? Or TWENTY SEVEN ahead of Brandon Phillips?
0x NBA/NFL Champion
Saint Paul, MN
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Wow, No Roy Oswalt?? Surprised to see Wandy. Glad to see he is getting recognized. Hopefully this year is not a fluke and he will have several more years like now.
taimgxe
Pearland , TX
Total Comments (2)
Where is Roy Oswalt?
jpk123456
Centralia , WA
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I suspect this is something to generate views. I can't take it seriously.
Hanley Ramirez cannot play a lick of defense, and he's 3rd overall? Whatever. I could probably dispute all of these except Pujols.
Porkins: Evan Turner…
The Triangle, NC
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Since when is Roy Halladay the 5th-best pitcher?
clayt88
Total Comments (7)
WOW!!!!! This guys a ReRe. No Paul Konerko??? Dye is near the bottom, A-Roid # 6??? Beltran # 12????All these lists are a joke. Its just something ment to cause controversy. You might as well pick some names out of a hat and make your own list. Only thing right was Pujols at number 1
PauleGeezy
Prospect Heights , IL
Total Comments (67)
Awful. Greinke's one good year over Lincecum/Santana/Halladay?
JoeLimarick
Hanover , NH
Total Comments (22)
No O's. Markakis, Roberts, Jones. One of them should be in the top 75 at least. You dirty ****
johnny2pence
Nottingham , MD
Total Comments (1)
how is K-rod below all those other closers?
Blay2428
Upstate, NY
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so I guess Miguel Tejada's .326/8/54 aren't good enough? Amazing
StrosFan09
San Antonio , TX
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He says that this is a right now look at players, but it's not, there are way too many people on here because of their career. There are some 'Right now' players, but half this list is a joke. He did the usual, place the yankee starting lineup spread throughout, even though alot of them have had sub-par years, and have only recently started playing average/
I read this, and was hoping he really would pick the 100 best players, but it was a big let down. This type of rating only makes him lose credibility.
zippyluke
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You'd rather have Ben Zobrist than Roy Oswalt?
astrodave5
Houston , TX
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i cant believe sandoval is 25 too thats rediculous hes had one good HALF season ...what happened to francouer or other players after a good season hes 22 and he could come out next year people will know who he is and next thing you know his average drops 30 points
Blay2428
Upstate, NY
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dan haren ahead of santana/halladay?? sorry this list is hilarious
Blay2428
Upstate, NY
Total Comments (92)
Horrible list, jose reyes not even in top 30 because of "injuries" but carlos beltran is at 12, cmon, thats why this guy writes for cnn and not espn!
marlins09
Hollywood , FL
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zobrist is good id keep him but oswalt should be there too
Blay2428
Upstate, NY
Total Comments (92)
And how are Scott Rolen and Mark Reynolds on this list? Especially over Markakis and Oswalt? Reynolds is Dave Kingman at best. And Rafael Soriano? REALLY?
clayt88
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when reyes is right hes top 10 along with david wright and beltran with johan i think the Mets should have 4 top 25 players
Blay2428
Upstate, NY
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AJ Burnett?!? Really? You use stats throughout the article, and his are a joke, 8-4? With the yankees? 3.81 ERA? You can't tell me he doesn't get run support, cause according to you, half of the yankee lineup are having standout years... he doesn't give up many hits? How do you get a 3.81 ERA with just wild pitches and walks? He's so so, but still on the list? This wreaks of stupidity...
zippyluke
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