What Player Would You Build Your Team Around?

This is something I've thought about during the last couple of baseball seasons. Who would be the first player you would think of to build a successful club around?

My choice would be either Grady Sizemore or Brian McCann.

My reasoning for Sizemore is because IMO, he can do it all. I've also read and heard interviews with him and he seems like an intelligent leader that wants to win.

My reasoning for McCann is because not only is he a great baseball QB, he is also a guy that will smack the crap out of the ball for ya.

Both of these guys are young as well and haven't hit there peak IMO.

What does everyone else think? Choose pitching or position players. Whatever you think would be the most important for making a winning MLB team.

 

i would have to start with ryan braun. that guys is one hell of a hitter

 

Probably Albert Pujols I mean cmon just like the numbers hes put up over the years. They are sick.

 

prolly Evan Longoria! Look at him in 3 years...

 

Agreed :icon_wink:


but i like more Eva Longoria :icon_cheesygrin:

 

Right now?....Why wouldn't you say someone like Jeter? Great player and has won championships. Knows what it takes to be a team leader on a winner.

 

Evan Longoria was my first selection too
Ellsbury might be my second nomination...

 

Roger Clemens and Barry Bonds....they've got good connections.:icon_cheesygrin:




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jeter is a good player, but he is up there in age
Id want to build around youth

 

Build your youth around someone who would lead them?

 

Thats why you hire an old coach

 

Jose Reyes:icon_cool:

 

Dustin Pedroia. He brings the attitude I want on my team.

 

It'd be a hard decision between Hanley Ramirez and Grady Sizemore for me. I'd give a slight edge to Grady because of being a CF.

 

Joe Mauer.

 

Lol Jeter... Hes not even tthe best at his position.

 

Beat me to it AO. This kid is already a clubhouse leader and will be a great Ray for years and years to come.

 

I think it's interesting no one has mentioned a pitcher yet. Would anyone build their club around a dominate starter or 'cough' a closer?

 

Johan Santana or Sabathia !!!!

 

You're not in yet 27. I do agree when he starts he doesn't seem to lose though.