Give me the best starting line up including pitching for MLB, money no option and why is that the best?

Question

c,p, 1b, 2b, ss, 3b, of, of, of closer
you can pick any player you want to pick.
it doenst matter if you pick players from all different teams.
example: bonds, sarnio, jones for the outfield.

Answer 1

Catcher:
Ivan Rodriguez has the best defense of the league, while Brian McCann has the best hitting of the league. However, Joe Mauer shows a bit of both worlds, and has 140 game potential.

First base:
Ryan Howard gets honourable mention for his MVP caliber season, but Pujols also gives defense and a bit of speed.

Second base:
The three names coming out to me are Robinson Cano, Dan Uggla and Chase Utley. Utley's bat is a nice asset, but I want defense at second. It's a close decision, but Robinson Cano would be my choice.

Shortstop:
Defense is key at short. Although I'd like to pick Adam Everett, some hitting is key. So, I'll take a bit of a gamble, but choose Rafael Furcal, giving a good combination of hitting, speed and defense.

Third base:
Great offense, and average defense, I'll choose Miguel Cabrera as my third baseman. He could even steal 10 bases.

Left field:
I'll give honourable mentions to Matt Holliday, but playing in Coors, and low defense hurt him. I'll choose Jason Bay as my left fielder, as he has great hitting, speed and fielding.

Center field:
Carlos Beltran and Grady Sizemore are my two choices. However, while they both hit and run, I'll give it to Beltran, since he also has defense.

Right field:
I looked at a few players, but I'll pick Vladimir Guerrero in right. His defense isn't as high as it could be, but his arm will compensate. And, he can still run.

Starting pitcher:
I'm trying to find someone else who can compare with Johan Santana's numbers, but I can't. From those who threw 200 innings, his control and power can't be beat.
Honourable mentions, a healthy Francisco Liriano however...

Closer:
It's hard to rate closers from year to year, as they fluctuate a lot. Just like B.J. Ryan had a great 2006, I'd hate to expect the same in 2007. So, from 2006 stats, the clear winner is Joe Nathan. I will give honourable mentions to Mariano Rivera, who set the bar on closer consistancy.

So, my ultimate lineup shows some of the best bats, speed and defense in the league, as a team of just blind HR hitters (McCann, Howard, Utley, A.Ramirez, B.Hall, Soriano, A.Jones, Dye) shouldn't stack up to a well balanced team playing the fundamentals. And, we can still put a home run hitter or two in.

Answer 2

SS Jose Reyes
OF Alfonso Soriano
1B Albert Pujols
OF Manny Ramirez
C Joe Mauer
2B Chase Utley
OF Carl Crawford
3B Alex Rodriguez
SP Johan Santana
RP Mariano Rivera

I tried to pick a lineup that best blends batting average, power, and speed... Johan Santana is, at this point, by far the best starter in the majors and Mariano Rivera is the most clutch closer of all time... he may not have stats that match Joe Nathan or F-Rod at this point, but he has more rings.

Answer 3

Goes like this...
1. Johnny Damon / CF
2. Derek jeter / SS
3. Alberto Pulos /1B
4. David Ortiz / DH
5. Valdimier Guerrero / RF
6. Manny Ramirez / LF
7. Alex Rodriguez / 3B
8. Ivan Rodriguez / C
9. Alfonso Soriano / 2B

Starting Pitchers:
1. Johan Santana
2. Roy Oswalt
3. Barry Zito
4. Chris Carpenter

Closer:
Mariano Rivera

Answer 4

1B- Pujols, 2B- Utley, SS- Jeter, 3B- Arod, C- Maur, OF- Soriano, Vlad, Manny, DH - Ortiz, P- Santana Closer - Mariano

There's really no question for 1B, Pujols is by far the best but I'd put Howard as second. as for Utley, 2B may be the weakest position in baseball, I think Utley is the best, and Cano is actually in second, anyone who can hit over .340 in his second year in the majors deserves to be ranked among the best. I think Jeter is the best SS b/c he hits over .310 every year, he gets the hits, runs, OBP, he can bunt guys over, he can steal, and lets face it hes a winner. Many people say Reyes after his huge year last year. While it's true that he had a monster season, he hasn't proven anything yet, Jeter has four world series rings to show. I pick Arod for third base b/c when you hit .290 with 35 HR's and 120 RBI's and people talk about you having a terrible season and being on the trading block, that shows just how good he is and how much is excpected of him, and even last year I thnk he basically lived up to those expectations. OF I said Vlad, Soriano, and Manny. Vlad is extremely consistent and always hits over .300 with HR's, RBI's, SLG, OBP, hits......Soriano is always a 40/40 threat and esp in a hitter's park like Wrigley he should come close to if not get another 40/40. He may even get 50/50 one day. Manny - its just Manny being Manny every year, .300, HR's, RBI's, Runs.......(basically same as Vlad). David Ortiz is possibly the best DH in the history of the game, Mr. Clutch and I hate him cuz he kills the yankees but the guy has everyones respect and hes a good guy and an even better baseball player. The best catcher has got to be Maur. He slowed down at the end of the year last season because he was worn out but for the majority of the season he was hitting over .380- that's simply incredible. Pitcher is def. Johan, cy young threat every year. Mariano is the best closer in the history of the game. period. point. blank. no competition.

Answer 5

Starting Pitcher: Johan Santana
Closer: Joe Nathan
Catcher: Joe Mauer
First Base: Sir Albert Pujols
Second Base: Chase Utley
Shortstop: Jose Reyes
Third Base: Scott Rolen
Left Field: Alfonso Soriano
Center Field: Carlos Beltran
Right Field: V-Lad

You have everything in that lineup: power, speed, contact, everything!!

Answer 6

C: Joe Mauer
1B: Albert Pujols
2B: Chase Utley
SS: Jose Reyes
3B: Alex Rodriguez
OF: Manny Ramirez
OF: Alfonso Soriano
OF: Ichiro Susuki
DH: David Ortiz

SP: Johan Santana
RP: Mariano Rivera

Unstoppable...

Answer 7

C. Joe Mauer- Just look at last years stats
1B- Pujols- Consistant in every category except Stole Bases
2B- Chase Utley- Hes the only good 2B besides him who you got cano,lugo,cantu good players but not utley good
3B-Alex Rodriguez- Last year by many said he had a bad year but still had 100 runs 100 rbis for 7th straight year
SS- Jose Reyes- 60stolen bases 200 hits 100 runs 18HR he can do it all
OF- Vlad Guerrero- Drives in runs
OF- Manny Ramirez- Despite spring training fiasco. He will still get 115+ rbis 40 homeruns, good lineup
OF- Alfonso Soriano- On the cubs this year with CLiff floyd, Derek lee and Aramis Ramirez he will have great numbers
SP- Johan Santana- All i need to say best pitcher in baseball
SP- Roy Halladay- Low ERA consistant
SP- Jake Peavy- Despite bad year he will rebound for a good one

RP- Mariano RIvera- Best closer ever
RP- Francisco Rodriguez- Great stuff
RP- Joe Nathan-on a strong team alot of save opportunities

Answer 8

SP: Johan Santana
CL: Francisco Rodriguez
C: Joe Mauer
1B: Albert Pujols
2B: Chase Utley
3B: A-rod
SS: Jose Reyes
OF: Alfonso Soriano
OF: Carl Crawford
OF: Carlos Beltran
and my DH would be: David Ortiz

Answer 9

Catcher: Jason Varitek
1B: Albert Pujols
2B: Chase Utley
3B: David Wright
SS: Ryan Howard
OF: Ichiro
OF: Manny Ramirez
OF: Vladimir Guerrero
DH: David Ortiz

SP: Daisuke Matsuzaka
SP: Chris Carpenter
SP: Johan Santna
SP: Jake Peavy
SP: Greg Maddux

CL: Jon Papelbon (Last Year).

Answer 10

C- Joe Mauer, led the A.L. in batting average (.347), good speed and strong arm

1B- Albert Pujols, purest hitter in the big leagues, can hit for power (ask Brad Lidge), can hit for average (ask Brad Lidge) and is a gold glover on defense

2B- Robinson Cano, hit over .330 last year, great speed, best defensive middle infielder

3B- Alex Rodriguez, had a down year in 2006 for the Yanks, but people tend to look past his 400+ career homeruns, he's still a dangerous hitter, look for a big 2007

SS- Jose Reyes, hit for .300 last year, high on-base percentage, fastest guy in baseball, superb defense

OF- Ichiro, hit for .372 and 262 hits a couple of years ago, excellent base stealer, very strong arm, great defense

OF- Vladimir Guerrero, like Pujols he can hit for power, average, you name it, strongest arm in the outfield, underrated speed

OF- Carlos Beltran, finally made his mark in the Big Apple last year, he can hit, he can steal and he can change the outcome of games with his defense

DH- David Ortiz, maybe the most powerful hitter today, has a solid batting average, perhaps the most clutch hitter today

SP- Brandon Webb, has four excellent pitches (including a nasty slider), decent pickoff move, and solid defense on the mound

RELIEVER- Cla Meredith, had an era lower than 2.00, rarely gives up hits, ideal ground ball pitcher, confuses hitters with his repertoire

CL- Trevor Hoffman, all-time saves king, has the gnarliest changeup in the game, rarely blows saves