epper Posted May 21, 2004 Share Posted May 21, 2004 Ive always thought it would be cool if other sports had Captains (and Assistant Captains) with C's and A's on their jerseys like the NHL. im gonna go through all the MLB teams, and name captains based on skill, leadership, and tenure with the team like the NHL does. (not sure if this has been done before)Lemme know what you guys think:Anaheim: C - Tim Salmon, A - Garret Anderson, Troy PercivalArizona: C - Randy Johnson, A- Steve Finley, Luis GonzalezAtlanta: C - John Smoltz, A - Chipper Jones, Andruw JonesBaltimore: C - Rafael Palmeiro, A - Sidney Ponson, Melvin MoraBoston: C - Pedro Martinez, A - Manny Ramirez, Jason VaritekChicago Cubs: C - Sammy Sosa, A - Kerry Wood, Mark PriorChicago Sox: C - Frank Thomas, A - Magglio Ordonez, Paul KonerkoCincinnati: C - Barry Larkin, A - Adam Dunn, Sean CaseyCleveland: C - Omar Vizquel, A - C.C. Sabathia, Matt LawtonColorado: C - Larry Walker, A - Todd Helton, Vinny CastillaDetroit: C - Ivan Rodriguez, A - Bobby Higginson, Rondell WhiteFlorida: C - Josh Beckett, A - Mike Lowell, Jeff ConineHouston: C - Craig Biggio, A - Jeff Bagwell, Brad Ausmus ( i know i'll probably be grilled for now having Clemens there, but he just arrived and probably wont be there for long)KC: C - Mike Sweeney, A - Carlos Beltran, ?LA: C - Paul Lo Duca, A - Eric Gagne, Shawn GreenMilwaukee: C - Geoff Jenkins, A - Ben Sheets, ?Minnesota: C - Brad Radke, A - Torii Hunter, Doug MientkiewiczMontreal: C - Jose Vidro, A - Orlando Cabrera, Livan HernandezNY Mets: C - Mike Piazza, A - Al Leiter, Tom GlavineNY Yankees: C - Derek Jeter, A - Bernie Williams, Jorge PosadaOakland: C - Barry Zito, A - Eric Chavez, Tim HudsonPhiladelphia: C - Mike Lieberthal, A - Bobby Abreu, Randy WolfPittsburgh: C - Jason Kendall, A - Kris Benson, Craig WilsonSan Diego: C - Trevor Hoffman, A - Phil Nevin, Ryan KleskoSan Francisco: C - Barry Bonds, A - JT Snow, Jason SchmidtSeattle: C - Edgar Martinez, A - Jamie Moyer, Brett BooneSt. Louis: C - Jim Edmonds, A - Matt Morris, Albert PujolsTampa Bay: C - Aubrey Huff, A - Rocco Baldelli, Tino MartinezTexas: C - Kenny Rogers, A - Michael Young, Hank BlalockToronto: C - Carlos Delgado, A - Roy Halladay, Vernon WellsI know theres probably lots of changes you guys would make, lemme hear em! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bosox Posted May 21, 2004 Share Posted May 21, 2004 Anaheim: C - Tim Salmon, A - Garret Anderson, Troy PercivalDetroit: C - Ivan Rodriguez, A - Bobby Higginson, Rondell WhiteSt. Louis: C - Jim Edmonds, A - Matt Morris, Albert Pujols Anaheim: C - Garret Anderson, A - Tim Salmon, Troy PercivalDetroit: C - Bobby Higginson, A - Ivan Rodriguez, Rondell WhiteSt. Louis: C - Matt Morris, A - Albert PujolsJust my opinions on those two... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STL FANATIC Posted May 21, 2004 Share Posted May 21, 2004 It's a tough decision, but for the Cards, I'd go...C-Mike Matheny, A-Ray Lankford, Albert Pujols JUSTIN STRIEBEL | PORTFOLIO | RESUME | CONTACT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
epper Posted May 21, 2004 Author Share Posted May 21, 2004 yeah St. Louis was one of the hardest teams to do, so many star players and good leaders.....I'd say the 3 hardest were the Cards, Astros and Angels Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
random Posted May 21, 2004 Share Posted May 21, 2004 Baltimore: C: Rafael Palmerio A: BJ Surhoff, Javy Lopez Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Posted May 21, 2004 Share Posted May 21, 2004 It's a tough decision, but for the Cards, I'd go...C-Mike Matheny, A-Ray Lankford, Albert Pujols I'd have to agree... anybody else hear about Matheny's record-breaking streak of something like 1300 straight chance behind the plate without an error? That's impressive.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DEAD! Posted May 21, 2004 Share Posted May 21, 2004 I should point out some teams do have designated captains with a 'C' on the jerseys. I think Sosa is one (Cubs) and I've seen the Royals have one as well. I saw, I came, I left. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IronChefShark Posted May 21, 2004 Share Posted May 21, 2004 also the reds and mets if my memory serves me correctly*bites bell pepper* US state flag concepts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DEAD! Posted May 21, 2004 Share Posted May 21, 2004 I forgot about the Reds. Barry Larkinhttp://cache.gettyimages.com/comp/3461895....810B282E270B951 I saw, I came, I left. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
epper Posted May 21, 2004 Author Share Posted May 21, 2004 yep, i was aware of this. i saw the C on mike sweeneys jersey when they were playing the jays a few weeks back. its what inspired me to make this thread! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DEAD! Posted May 21, 2004 Share Posted May 21, 2004 yep, i was aware of this. i saw the C on mike sweeneys jersey when they were playing the jays a few weeks back. its what inspired me to make this thread! And your choices aren't bad. I saw, I came, I left. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Notch Novelty Posted May 22, 2004 Share Posted May 22, 2004 Detroit, I'm gunna go with IRod Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
epper Posted May 22, 2004 Author Share Posted May 22, 2004 whatdya think? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
random Posted May 22, 2004 Share Posted May 22, 2004 Mike Sweeny wears the C for KC i believe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkrdevil Posted May 22, 2004 Share Posted May 22, 2004 I don't like C's and A's for baseball jersey's, especially when it is on the front. It looks odd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
random Posted May 22, 2004 Share Posted May 22, 2004 I wonder if we could do these for other leagues? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slapshot Posted May 22, 2004 Share Posted May 22, 2004 I don't think a pitcher should be the captain. If the rules were similar to hockey, where a captain gets to speak with the officials, it would have to be an everyday player. A starting pitcher is only out there one every five days. He may be a calming presence in the dugout, but an on-field captain needs to be out there most of the time.For example, for the Red Sox, I would have:C- Jason VaritekA- Nomar GarciaparraA- Trot Nixonof course, since there are current injury conflicts, these changes would happen:A- Bill Mueller (or the resident first baseman)A- Johnny DamonI wouldn't pick Manny, only because he seems so be in his own world most of the time anyway. He's just out there to have fun, he doesn't come across as an "on-field general". Back-to-Back Fatal Forty Champion 2015 & 2016 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marlinfan Posted May 22, 2004 Share Posted May 22, 2004 As a Marlins fan:Captain:Mike LowellAssistant Captain: Pierre, beckettjosh beckett still hasn't proved to me he's a leader to be Captain 1997 | 2003 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowcap30 Posted May 22, 2004 Share Posted May 22, 2004 also the reds and mets if my memory serves me correctly*bites bell pepper* haha thats great......yea the mets have franco as their captain, then i would have piazza and leiter as A Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJTank Posted May 22, 2004 Share Posted May 22, 2004 Franco even wears the C on the Left Shoulder www.sportsecyclopedia.com For the best in sports history go to the Sports E-Cyclopedia at http://www.sportsecyclopedia.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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