Silent Wind of Doom Posted April 9, 2015 Share Posted April 9, 2015 I got an e-mail a couple of days ago from the Yankees. Apparently as part of the all-star festivities this year Major League Baseball is polling fans to name their team's "Franchise Four", the four "most impactful players" that represent the team's history. Sadly, as a Yankees fan there is little consideration and deliberation that can be made on the subject as there are four granite slabs beyond the outfield wall that represent four of the greatest players of all time, but it's fun to consider which four you would choose for each team. What are your "Franchise Four" for each major league team, or just your own team?Here's my picks. Just the East for now as I think about the other divisions...Yankees: Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig, Joe DiMaggio, Mickey MantleRed Sox: Ted Williams, Babe Ruth, Pedro Martinez, David OrtizOrioles: Frank Robinson, Brooks Robinson, Eddie Murray, Cal Ripken Jr.Blue Jays: Roberto Alomar, Dave Stieb, Roy Halladay, Joe CarterRays: Wade Boggs, Carl Crawford, Evan Longoria, Mets: Tom Seaver, Mike Piazza, David Wright, Gary CarterBraves: Hank Aaron, Chipper Jones, Tom Glavine, John SmoltzPhillies: Grover Cleveland Alexander, Mike Schmidt, Steve Carlton, Cole HamelsNationals: Rusty Staub, Gary Carter, Andre Dawson, Stephen StrasburghMarlins: Jeff Conine, Josh Beckett, Dontrelle Willis, Livan Hernandez Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dexter Morgan Posted April 9, 2015 Share Posted April 9, 2015 This one is tough. These 4 didn't make it and that's a better 4 than most teams first 4. Carl Hubbell, Juan Marichal, Gaylord Perry, Willie McCovery, NY/SF Giants: Willie Mays, Christy Mathewson, Barry Bonds, Mel Ott. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mac the Knife Posted April 9, 2015 Share Posted April 9, 2015 For the Pittsburgh Pirates three of the four would be without dispute: Honus Wagner, Roberto Clemente and Willie Stargell. The fourth, however, you could have endless debate about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dexter Morgan Posted April 9, 2015 Share Posted April 9, 2015 For the Pittsburgh Pirates three of the four would be without dispute: Honus Wagner, Roberto Clemente and Willie Stargell. The fourth, however, you could have endless debate about.Pie Traynor, Paul Waner, and Ralph Kiner. Out of those 3 I give it to Traynor. Bill Mazeroski isn't as good as those guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silent Wind of Doom Posted April 9, 2015 Author Share Posted April 9, 2015 It's a shame that it's players only. I really felt a tug wanting me to include Weaver, Gaston, Stengel, Cox, and Maddon.I screwed up. I got an e-mail from the Mets to pick THEIR Franchise Four, and after seeing the options realized I'd completely missed Gooden and Strawberry. Between them and Hernandez, I don't actually know who should take Carter's place, although I might have to drop Wright too and take two. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pianoknight Posted April 9, 2015 Share Posted April 9, 2015 Yankees: Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig, Joe DiMaggio, Mickey MantleAdd Jackie Robinson and Hank Aaron to that list and you pretty much cover all baseball, IMO. 5th in NAT. TITLES | 2nd in CONF. TITLES | 5th in HEISMAN | 7th in DRAFTS | 8th in ALL-AMER | 7th in WINS | 4th in BOWLS | 1st in SELLOUTS | 1st GAMEDAY SIGN Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dexter Morgan Posted April 9, 2015 Share Posted April 9, 2015 Seattle Mariners is actually tougher than I thought. Ken Griffey, Jr Edgar Martínez Randy Johnson Ichiro Suzuki Felix Hernandez Jay Buhner I dunno who to take out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mac the Knife Posted April 9, 2015 Share Posted April 9, 2015 For the Pittsburgh Pirates three of the four would be without dispute: Honus Wagner, Roberto Clemente and Willie Stargell. The fourth, however, you could have endless debate about.Pie Traynor, Paul Waner, and Ralph Kiner. Out of those 3 I give it to Traynor. Bill Mazeroski isn't as good as those guys.Maybe (and agreed where Maz is concerned), but most Pittsburghers would pick Kiner. I'd also swap out the pre-steroid Bonds and replace him with Dave Parker on MLB's site.Seattle Mariners is actually tougher than I thought.Ken Griffey, JrEdgar MartínezRandy JohnsonIchiro SuzukiFelix HernandezJay BuhnerI dunno who to take out.Martinez and Hernandez.Glad I could be of help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dexter Morgan Posted April 9, 2015 Share Posted April 9, 2015 For the Pittsburgh Pirates three of the four would be without dispute: Honus Wagner, Roberto Clemente and Willie Stargell. The fourth, however, you could have endless debate about.Pie Traynor, Paul Waner, and Ralph Kiner. Out of those 3 I give it to Traynor. Bill Mazeroski isn't as good as those guys. Maybe (and agreed where Maz is concerned), but most Pittsburghers would pick Kiner. I'd also swap out the pre-steroid Bonds and replace him with Dave Parker on MLB's site. Seattle Mariners is actually tougher than I thought. Ken Griffey, Jr Edgar Martínez Randy Johnson Ichiro Suzuki Felix Hernandez Jay Buhner I dunno who to take out. Martinez and Hernandez. Glad I could be of help. tough to take Hernandez out when hes probably the best pitcher in franchise history, I think he has passed Randy who had his best years in Arizona. First guy I would take out is Buhner. Then I think I'm leaning towards Randy. Edgar Martinez IS THE MARINERS, can't take him out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigers6884 Posted April 9, 2015 Share Posted April 9, 2015 For my Tigers:Ty CobbCharlie Gehringer Al Kaline Alan Trammell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Admiral Posted April 9, 2015 Share Posted April 9, 2015 Cubs: Ernie Banks, Billy Williams, Ron Santo, Ryne Sandberg Nationals: Rusty Staub, Gary Carter, Andre Dawson, Stephen StrasburghVladimir Guerrero goes ahead of Strasburg. If that means the Nats list is all Expos, that's the Nats' fault. ♫ oh yeah, board goes on, long after the thrill of postin' is gone ♫ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadmanLA Posted April 9, 2015 Share Posted April 9, 2015 Thinking about the Dodgers...Jackie RobinsonSandy KoufaxDuke SniderDon DrysdaleThe Cardinals...Stan MusialOzzie SmithAlbert PujolsBob Gibson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FGM13 Posted April 9, 2015 Share Posted April 9, 2015 Blue Jays:AlomarBautistaHalladayDelgado GO OILERS-GO BLUE JAYS-GO ESKIMOS-GO COLTS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raysfan12 Posted April 9, 2015 Share Posted April 9, 2015 Here's my franchise four so far.Rays: Evan Longoria, Carl Crawford, Scott Kazmir, Wade BoggsReds: Johnny Bench, Barry Larkin, Joe Morgan, Tony Perez (Pete Rose would be in the franchise four if he didn't get banned from baseball).Rockies: Larry Walker, Todd Helton, Troy Tulowitzki, Carlos GonzalezDiamondbacks: Luis Gonzalez, Randy Johnson, Curt Schilling, Brandon WebbDodgers: Jackie Robinson, Sandy Koufax, Duke Snider, Don DrysdaleBraves: Greg Maddux, Chipper Jones, Henry "Hank" Aaron, Warren SpahnCardinals: Albert Pujols, Stan Musial, Bob Gibson, Ozzie SmithCubs: Ernie Banks (RIP), Ron Santo, Ryne Sandberg, Sammy SosaMariners: Ken Griffey Jr., Ichiro, Felix Hernandez, Edgar Martinez Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OnWis97 Posted April 9, 2015 Share Posted April 9, 2015 It's a fan poll and I kinda doubt very many Twins fans are going to recognize the "franchise" part of this, even most that know who Walter Johnson is. At the risk of opening part of the "franchise/team history" debate (which I really don't think we should do here), I do notice that the Twins have much less connection to their past than, say, the Giants and Dodgers. That is probably in part because of how bad the original Senators were along with the name change. So Walter Johnson will not be winning that vote which is too bad because he's the best in franchise history.My votes:Walter JohnsonRod CarewKirby PuckettHarmon KillebrewHardest to leave off:Tony Oliva Disclaimer: If this comment is about an NBA uniform from 2017-2018 or later, do not constitute a lack of acknowledgement of the corporate logo to mean anything other than "the corporate logo is terrible and makes the uniform significantly worse." BADGERS TWINS VIKINGS TIMBERWOLVES WILD POTD (Shared) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waltere Posted April 10, 2015 Share Posted April 10, 2015 Silent Wind of Doom is spot on about the Mets, Seaver and Piazza are a given, Wright probably so. Gooden, Hernandez and Strawberry is pretty much a toss up; personally I went Gooden but any one of them would be more than legitimate. 1 hour ago, BringBackTheVet said: sorry sweetie, but I don't suck minor-league d CCSLC Post of the day September 3rd 2012 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrodsep Posted April 10, 2015 Share Posted April 10, 2015 For the Pittsburgh Pirates three of the four would be without dispute: Honus Wagner, Roberto Clemente and Willie Stargell. The fourth, however, you could have endless debate about.The Pirates version of Barry Bonds deserves to be on the top 4 of that franchise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrodsep Posted April 10, 2015 Share Posted April 10, 2015 Seattle Mariners is actually tougher than I thought.Ken Griffey, JrEdgar MartínezRandy JohnsonIchiro SuzukiFelix HernandezJay BuhnerI dunno who to take out.Martinez and Hernandez.Glad I could be of help. Griffey, Ichiro, Martinez and Randy. Easy as pie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGrimReaper Posted April 10, 2015 Share Posted April 10, 2015 Angels: Jim Fregosi, Nolan Ryan, Tim Salmon, Vlad Guerrero (Mike Trout eventually) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Admiral Posted April 10, 2015 Share Posted April 10, 2015 Vlad is still an Expo to me. He certainly had good years with the Angels, who in turn had good years with him, but for a while, he was the Expos. ♫ oh yeah, board goes on, long after the thrill of postin' is gone ♫ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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