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BleacherBum · 06-01-2003, 11:33 AM

Eck: I submit that if you were starting a franchise with any one pitcher from ML history, knowing exactly what path their career would take, there are many guys you'd pick before Koufax.

Your point is a good one for the "best ever" argument, but for the "is he deserving?" argument, consider that if we're starting say 30 franchises, is Koufax the #1 pitcher for one of those teams? I think so.

Just for fun, let me add, if I'm starting that franchise today, I want guys who are going to excel for me, not for the Yankees/Mets/Red Sox/Dodgers once they hit free agency. Koufax suddenly looks a lot better, with his performance from age 25-30, cause its likely going to be for my team

06-01-2003, 11:33 AM	#39
BleacherBum All Star Reserve Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 672	Eck: I submit that if you were starting a franchise with any one pitcher from ML history, knowing exactly what path their career would take, there are many guys you'd pick before Koufax. Your point is a good one for the "best ever" argument, but for the "is he deserving?" argument, consider that if we're starting say 30 franchises, is Koufax the #1 pitcher for one of those teams? I think so. Just for fun, let me add, if I'm starting that franchise today, I want guys who are going to excel for me, not for the Yankees/Mets/Red Sox/Dodgers once they hit free agency. Koufax suddenly looks a lot better, with his performance from age 25-30, cause its likely going to be for my team __________________ Right Field Sucks! Last edited by BleacherBum; 06-01-2003 at 11:38 AM.