Countdown to Release OOTP 18 - Page 41

actionjackson · 03-16-2017, 07:18 PM

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Originally Posted by rjl518

3 Days Left!

I think i will just call him, "Bud"

All I can think of when I hear the name Bud Harrelson is this:

Airdrop01 · 03-16-2017, 09:28 PM

Well, it is 2 days where I am at the moment so I missed putting up Ned, but here is Alcides... I wish YouTube videos or gifs would fit, because the glovework is awesome, but this'll have to do!

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=RSLNl2_tHNU

rjl518 · 03-16-2017, 09:29 PM

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Originally Posted by actionjackson

All I can think of when I hear the name Bud Harrelson is this:

no...i think that this is a BETTER pic...

dont you think?

actionjackson · 03-16-2017, 10:41 PM

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Originally Posted by rjl518

no...i think that this is a BETTER pic...

dont you think?

Much better.

r0nster · 03-16-2017, 10:44 PM

we have a little over 80 hours left .... could be silly and start doing countdown by the hour LOLOL

Chico Guilbault · 03-16-2017, 11:09 PM

Gotta be Rem Dawg at #2

actionjackson · 03-16-2017, 11:16 PM

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Originally Posted by r0nster

we have a little over 80 hours left .... could be silly and start doing countdown by the hour LOLOL

Goin' a little old school for you and other Tiger fans r0nster. This guy was an absolute stud at 2B. Not quite with the big four of Hornsby, Collins, Lajoie, and Morgan, but he comes before everybody else at 2B IMHO. He has a cool nickname, which I don't know the origin of, but it's still cool. Charlie "The Mechanical Man" Gehringer #2

EDIT: I see Lefty Gomez slapped it on him for his consistency as a hitter and fielder at 2B. Sounds good to me.

Caporegime · 03-16-2017, 11:21 PM

The magic number is 2.

Posting this player and referring to his accomplishments in the past tense makes me feel old.....really, really old.

Derek Sanderson Jeter was simply everything a team could want in terms of on-field performance and off-field persona. He played to win and was an almost perfect role model and leader. In 2011, Fortune Magazine even rated him the 11th greatest leader in the world (That probably says more about the current state of our world than Jeter's actual leadership capabilities, but it's still pretty cool.

)

As far as the numbers go, statistically he ranks among the greatest shortstops (and Yankees) who ever lived. He's the all-time Yankee leader in hits (3,465), doubles (544), stolen bases (358), AB's (11,195) Games Played (2,747), and Times on Base (4717). He's second all-time in Runs Scored (1923), third in TB (4,921), etc., etc., etc....

Even three years after his retirement, it still feels odd to look over at short on a warm summer afternoon at Yankee Stadium and not see Jeter.

Derek Jeter #2

Sam_15 · 03-16-2017, 11:31 PM

This guy shot through the minor leagues, making it to the bigs in September as a 20 year-old in 2013, and playing a big role in the postseason in bringing the world series back to Boston. It took some time, but over the last two years, he's really developed into the hitter that the scouts saw back in the minors, with a .307 BA, 28 homers, and a decent 108 OPS+. He's been quite impressive, and he doesn't turn 25 until October! I'm looking forward to seeing him continue to play. #2 Xander Bogaerts

Caporegime · 03-16-2017, 11:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Chico Guilbault

Gotta be Rem Dawg at #2

Mad props and prayers to the Rem Dawg. Hopefully, he'll be able to beat back cancer again.

actionjackson · 03-16-2017, 11:31 PM

This one's gonna sting Rockies' fans. Believe me, I know your pain. I went through it watching Roy "Doc" Halladay, Carlos Delgado, Shawn Green, John Olerud etc etc suit up for other teams. It goes without saying that were he at the threshold of the HoF (and he isn't yet if his career ended today, but I think he will be), he would wear a Rockies cap. In the short time we've had him on our team, we've learned why the Rockies' fanbase was so devastated to lose him. He's a great player with a great head on his shoulders and a work ethic that's off the charts. He not only wants to get better every day himself, he wants every single member of the infield (and most likely the rest of the team) to get better along with him. Absolutely leads by example and we love him for it and we're thrilled to have him. Troy Tulowitzki #2

Sam_15 · 03-16-2017, 11:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Caporegime

The magic number is 2.

Posting this player and referring to his accomplishments in the past tense makes me feel old.....really, really old.

Derek Sanderson Jeter was simply everything a team could want in terms of on-field performance and off-field persona. He played to win and was an almost perfect role model and leader. In 2011, Fortune Magazine even rated him the 11th greatest leader in the world (That probably says more about the current state of our world than Jeter's actual leadership capabilities, but it's still pretty cool.

)

As far as the numbers go, statistically he ranks among the greatest shortstops (and Yankees) who ever lived. He's the all-time Yankee leader in hits (3,465), doubles (544), stolen bases (358), AB's (11,195) Games Played (2,747), and Times on Base (4717). He's second all-time in Runs Scored (1923), third in TB (4,921), etc., etc., etc....

Even three years after his retirement, it still feels odd to look over at short on a warm summer afternoon at Yankee Stadium and not see Jeter.

Derek Jeter #2

Still remember the "Mr. November" game like it was yesterday. Jeter was a guy I always respected the heck out of...but I definitely wasn't sad to see him retire!

actionjackson · 03-16-2017, 11:48 PM

This guy is nowhere near the player that Tulo has been, but he's loved in these parts. He's had his fair share of ups and downs in his career, but he put his tremendous glovework together with a very solid hitting season in 2009 and was an All-Star for the only time in his career. I say he deserved to be an All-Star in 2007 too, but I'm biased so take it with copious amounts of salt. Aaron Hill #2

Germaniac · 03-17-2017, 01:39 AM

One of the most intense and unique personalities to ever appear in baseball, Leo "The Lip" Durocher:

wallewalls · 03-17-2017, 11:25 AM

I don't care that someone else already posted Derek Jeter but I need to talk for a moment about my favorite player of all time.

Being 19 years old, Derek Jeter is the player of my childhood. His final season, concluded my childhood. I remember when he dove into the stands against the Red Sox in 2004 and imitating that play by diving over the couch in my family's living room. I remember his 3000th hit by hitting a homerun of David Price. I remember his walk off hit at his final game in Yankee Stadium and crying like a baby over it. (The New York Giants were also playing that night but I decided that this was way more important) Growing up in New York, there wasn't a kid who didn't try to pull off the classic jump throw in the playground, during games, etc.

Derek Jeter was the true role model. I can't thank him enough for all of the memories, and being one of the idols of my childhood.

Hammercraft · 03-17-2017, 12:49 PM

Tony Plush

rjl518 · 03-17-2017, 08:47 PM

2 Days Left

Mackey Sasser

Caporegime · 03-17-2017, 11:00 PM

Magic number is now 1!!!

I think the title of Bill Pennington's recent biography of Billy Martin sums him up best: Flawed genius.

When Martin wasn't punching out marshmellow salesmen in sleazy bars or verbally abusing anyone unlucky enough to land in his multi-storey doghouse, he was brilliant. A tragic figure indeed.

Billy Martin #1:

Caporegime · 03-17-2017, 11:13 PM

And a rare double dip, if I may.

I'm not old enough to have seen Bobby Murcer during his first go-round with the Yanks, when he clearly at his best and a legitimate star. That said, the player I did see upon his return to the Yanks from 1979-83 was still pretty darn good. As a broadcaster and person, he was a prince of a man. He's still very much missed in Yankee land.

Bobby Ray Murcer #1:

actionjackson · 03-17-2017, 11:34 PM

This scrappy little utility player represents the birth of our franchise, as he was our first selection from the Baltimore Orioles in the November 5th, 1976 Expansion Draft. He was taken after the Mariners selected Ruppert Jones at #1 overall from the Royals. He would go on to hit .310 for us in that inaugural season and would even try his hand at pitching in 3 different blowouts during the 1980 season. He was traded to the Mets in the 1980 offseason for anthem singing relief pitcher Roy Lee Jackson, and would eventually be a part of the trade that brought Sid Fernandez to the Mets from the Dodgers, which I'm absolutely sure rjl518 and other Mets' fans heartily endorsed. Bob Bailor #1

03-16-2017, 09:28 PM	#802
Airdrop01 All Star Starter Join Date: May 2009 Location: Lenexa, KS / Wilson, WY Posts: 1,354	Well, it is 2 days where I am at the moment so I missed putting up Ned, but here is Alcides... I wish YouTube videos or gifs would fit, because the glovework is awesome, but this'll have to do! https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=RSLNl2_tHNU Attached Images

03-16-2017, 11:09 PM	#806
Chico Guilbault All Star Starter Join Date: May 2015 Location: Harlingen, NJ Posts: 1,079	Gotta be Rem Dawg at #2 Attached Images __________________ BeechumCounty.com

03-16-2017, 11:21 PM	#808
Caporegime All Star Starter Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: The Borough of Kings Posts: 1,714	The magic number is 2. Posting this player and referring to his accomplishments in the past tense makes me feel old.....really, really old. Derek Sanderson Jeter was simply everything a team could want in terms of on-field performance and off-field persona. He played to win and was an almost perfect role model and leader. In 2011, Fortune Magazine even rated him the 11th greatest leader in the world (That probably says more about the current state of our world than Jeter's actual leadership capabilities, but it's still pretty cool. ) As far as the numbers go, statistically he ranks among the greatest shortstops (and Yankees) who ever lived. He's the all-time Yankee leader in hits (3,465), doubles (544), stolen bases (358), AB's (11,195) Games Played (2,747), and Times on Base (4717). He's second all-time in Runs Scored (1923), third in TB (4,921), etc., etc., etc.... Even three years after his retirement, it still feels odd to look over at short on a warm summer afternoon at Yankee Stadium and not see Jeter. Derek Jeter #2 __________________ "If you don't know where you are going, you'll wind up someplace else." - Lawrence Peter Berra

03-16-2017, 11:31 PM	#809
Sam_15 Minors (Triple A) Join Date: Apr 2013 Posts: 252	This guy shot through the minor leagues, making it to the bigs in September as a 20 year-old in 2013, and playing a big role in the postseason in bringing the world series back to Boston. It took some time, but over the last two years, he's really developed into the hitter that the scouts saw back in the minors, with a .307 BA, 28 homers, and a decent 108 OPS+. He's been quite impressive, and he doesn't turn 25 until October! I'm looking forward to seeing him continue to play. #2 Xander Bogaerts Attached Images

03-16-2017, 11:31 PM	#811
actionjackson Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Toronto, ON Posts: 6,181	This one's gonna sting Rockies' fans. Believe me, I know your pain. I went through it watching Roy "Doc" Halladay, Carlos Delgado, Shawn Green, John Olerud etc etc suit up for other teams. It goes without saying that were he at the threshold of the HoF (and he isn't yet if his career ended today, but I think he will be), he would wear a Rockies cap. In the short time we've had him on our team, we've learned why the Rockies' fanbase was so devastated to lose him. He's a great player with a great head on his shoulders and a work ethic that's off the charts. He not only wants to get better every day himself, he wants every single member of the infield (and most likely the rest of the team) to get better along with him. Absolutely leads by example and we love him for it and we're thrilled to have him. Troy Tulowitzki #2 Attached Images

03-16-2017, 10:44 PM	#805
r0nster Hall Of Famer Join Date: May 2006 Location: Michigan Posts: 3,083	we have a little over 80 hours left .... could be silly and start doing countdown by the hour LOLOL

03-16-2017, 11:48 PM	#813
actionjackson Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Toronto, ON Posts: 6,181	This guy is nowhere near the player that Tulo has been, but he's loved in these parts. He's had his fair share of ups and downs in his career, but he put his tremendous glovework together with a very solid hitting season in 2009 and was an All-Star for the only time in his career. I say he deserved to be an All-Star in 2007 too, but I'm biased so take it with copious amounts of salt. Aaron Hill #2 Attached Images

03-17-2017, 01:39 AM	#814
Germaniac Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Frankenthal, Germany Posts: 3,091	One of the most intense and unique personalities to ever appear in baseball, Leo "The Lip" Durocher: __________________ I'm going to have to meet my Maker some day. And if He asks me why I didn't let this boy play, and I say it's because he's black, that might not be a satisfactory answer. Happy Chandler, 1947

03-17-2017, 11:25 AM	#815
wallewalls All Star Reserve Join Date: Apr 2016 Posts: 774 Infractions: 0/1 (1)	I don't care that someone else already posted Derek Jeter but I need to talk for a moment about my favorite player of all time. Being 19 years old, Derek Jeter is the player of my childhood. His final season, concluded my childhood. I remember when he dove into the stands against the Red Sox in 2004 and imitating that play by diving over the couch in my family's living room. I remember his 3000th hit by hitting a homerun of David Price. I remember his walk off hit at his final game in Yankee Stadium and crying like a baby over it. (The New York Giants were also playing that night but I decided that this was way more important) Growing up in New York, there wasn't a kid who didn't try to pull off the classic jump throw in the playground, during games, etc. Derek Jeter was the true role model. I can't thank him enough for all of the memories, and being one of the idols of my childhood. Attached Images

03-17-2017, 12:49 PM	#816
Hammercraft All Star Reserve Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 729	Tony Plush

03-17-2017, 08:47 PM	#817
rjl518 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Born in Shea Stadium, lives in LoanDepot Park. Posts: 6,243	2 Days Left Mackey Sasser Attached Images __________________ My Threads: MLB Project 32 by SFGiants58 "Colon looking for his 1st hit of the year and he DRIVES ONE! Deep left field! Back goes Upton! Back near the wall! ITS OUTTA HERE!!! Bartolo has done it!!! THE IMPOSSIBLE HAS HAPPENED!!! This is one of the great moments in the history of baseball! Bartolo Colon has gone deep!" ---Gary Cohen. (May 7, 2016) (Petco Park) NYM 6 @ SD 3

03-17-2017, 11:00 PM	#818
Caporegime All Star Starter Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: The Borough of Kings Posts: 1,714	Magic number is now 1!!! I think the title of Bill Pennington's recent biography of Billy Martin sums him up best: Flawed genius. When Martin wasn't punching out marshmellow salesmen in sleazy bars or verbally abusing anyone unlucky enough to land in his multi-storey doghouse, he was brilliant. A tragic figure indeed. Billy Martin #1: __________________ "If you don't know where you are going, you'll wind up someplace else." - Lawrence Peter Berra

03-17-2017, 11:13 PM	#819
Caporegime All Star Starter Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: The Borough of Kings Posts: 1,714	And a rare double dip, if I may. I'm not old enough to have seen Bobby Murcer during his first go-round with the Yanks, when he clearly at his best and a legitimate star. That said, the player I did see upon his return to the Yanks from 1979-83 was still pretty darn good. As a broadcaster and person, he was a prince of a man. He's still very much missed in Yankee land. Bobby Ray Murcer #1: __________________ "If you don't know where you are going, you'll wind up someplace else." - Lawrence Peter Berra Last edited by Caporegime; 03-17-2017 at 11:32 PM.

03-17-2017, 11:34 PM	#820
actionjackson Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Toronto, ON Posts: 6,181	This scrappy little utility player represents the birth of our franchise, as he was our first selection from the Baltimore Orioles in the November 5th, 1976 Expansion Draft. He was taken after the Mariners selected Ruppert Jones at #1 overall from the Royals. He would go on to hit .310 for us in that inaugural season and would even try his hand at pitching in 3 different blowouts during the 1980 season. He was traded to the Mets in the 1980 offseason for anthem singing relief pitcher Roy Lee Jackson, and would eventually be a part of the trade that brought Sid Fernandez to the Mets from the Dodgers, which I'm absolutely sure rjl518 and other Mets' fans heartily endorsed. Bob Bailor #1 Attached Images