The Cooperstown League

[Clovidequano Dovatha]

If not McCarver, then why not the catching half of the Cooper brothers for the Cardinals, Walker, if you don't want Mike Matheny to team with Molina, for instance? And why not add Mort Cooper to the Cardinals along with Brecheen, among others? Just a thought here, that's all, folks. CD out.

[Clovidequano Dovatha]

The Cardinals could perhaps use any of the catchers I've already suggested, or any of the other players, and they'd still have a very good team, if not the best team, anyway, in this scenario. But clearly, the outfield, at minimum, must have Musial, Brock, Slaughter, and Medwick, if not also McGee. If Herzog were to lead the Cardinals, then you have to take McGee as well. CD out.

[Nick Soulis]

San Francisco Giants — Cooperstown League Roster Preview

There are franchises that accumulate history, and then there are franchises that become history. The San Francisco Giants—rooted in New York and carried west to the edge of the Pacific—arrive in the Cooperstown League as one of the sport’s defining institutions. Their roster is not a loose collection of legends; it is a deliberate construction of eras, styles, and identities, assembled to win in every possible way.



Managed by the relentless and exacting John McGraw, this club will play with discipline, intelligence, and edge. Their home, Oracle Park, demands precision—deep gaps, heavy air, and a premium on defense and pitching. This roster is built to exploit those conditions, blending power with control, athleticism with structure, and history with purpose.

Position Players
Catchers

Buster Posey
Roger Bresnahan

Behind the plate, the Giants are anchored by intelligence. Posey, one of the most complete catchers of the modern era, brings elite game-calling, contact, and calm leadership. Bresnahan, a McGraw-era field general, offers toughness and adaptability, ensuring continuity in approach regardless of era or situation.

Infield

1B/DH: Willie McCovey / Will Clark / Bill Terry
2B: Jeff Kent / Frankie Frisch
SS: Brandon Crawford / Travis Jackson
3B: Matt Williams / George Davis

The infield reveals the team’s philosophy. At first base and designated hitter, the Giants unleash sustained offensive pressure—McCovey’s left-handed power, Clark’s pure stroke, and Terry’s historic contact ensure there is no relief for opposing pitchers. Kent adds rare middle-infield power, while Frisch introduces speed and range, creating a dynamic contrast.

Up the middle, defense takes control. Crawford stabilizes the field with Gold Glove precision, and Jackson’s Hall of Fame presence guarantees depth without compromise. At third, Williams provides elite two-way play, while Davis adds versatility and baseball intelligence, capable of reinforcing multiple positions as situations demand.

Outfield

Barry Bonds
Willie Mays (Captain)
Mel Ott
Ross Youngs

Few outfields in baseball history can rival this one. Bonds brings unmatched on-base dominance and power, capable of dictating entire games. Ott adds another historic bat, combining patience and slugging. Youngs contributes balance, contact, and reliable defense.

At the center stands Willie Mays—the captain, the standard, and the force that binds the roster together. His range transforms Oracle Park’s vast outfield into an advantage, while his presence elevates every phase of the game.

Pitching Staff
Starting Rotation

Christy Mathewson
Juan Marichal
Carl Hubbell
Madison Bumgarner
Amos Rusie

The rotation blends precision, endurance, and contrast. Mathewson sets the tone with intelligence and command, while Marichal delivers relentless consistency. Hubbell’s screwball introduces a unique and disorienting challenge, and Bumgarner’s postseason pedigree ensures reliability in the biggest moments. Rusie, serving as the swing starter, adds a power element from an earlier era, rounding out a staff built to disrupt rhythm and exploit weaknesses.

Bullpen

Closer: Brian Wilson
Sergio Romo
Rod Beck
Jeremy Affeldt
Scott Garrelts
Tim Lincecum

The bullpen is layered with intention. Wilson anchors the ninth inning with power and presence, while Romo provides a surgical weapon against right-handed hitters. Beck offers durability and composure, Affeldt supplies left-handed stability in high-leverage situations, and Garrelts brings long-relief security. Lincecum, deployed as a strikeout weapon, gives the Giants a volatile and unpredictable option capable of altering the course of a game in a single inning.

Strengths

This team’s strength lies in its completeness. The lineup features power, contact, and patience in equal measure. The defensive spine—Posey, Crawford, and Mays—is elite, turning Oracle Park into a defensive advantage. The pitching staff offers a wide range of styles, preventing opponents from ever settling into comfort across a series.

The roster also demonstrates adaptability. It can win with power, manufacture runs, or rely on pitching and defense in low-scoring games. There is no single path to victory—and that is precisely what makes the Giants so dangerous.

Weaknesses

The primary challenge lies in positional rigidity at first base and designated hitter, where multiple elite bats compete for limited roles. While this creates offensive depth, it can limit flexibility in certain late-game scenarios. Additionally, the bullpen leans heavily on right-handed power arms, placing increased importance on Affeldt’s ability to neutralize key left-handed threats.

Final Outlook

The San Francisco Giants enter the Cooperstown League as a fully realized contender. With Willie Mays leading the way and John McGraw directing from the dugout, this is a team that combines history with execution, talent with structure. They do not rely on one strength—they bring all of them.

[Clovidequano Dovatha]

Dravecky needs to be on the team, perhaps, or on San Diego. Affeldt might fit better with the Royals, if I remember correctly, come to think of it. Bresnahan might fit the Cardinals, but they're deep in catchers too. Another Giant catching possibility might be Westrum, for instance, for that matter. Frisch might not fit the Cardinals as well, with their other known good second basemen in their history, by the way. CD out.

[WooBallFan43]

I would replace Affeldt with Santiago Casilla.

https://www.sports-reference.com/stathead/tiny/ArrVj

[Nick Soulis]

Seattle Mariners — Cooperstown League Roster Preview

The Seattle Mariners enter the Cooperstown League as one of the most intriguing builds in the field — a franchise defined by elite offensive talent at the top end, paired with one of the most imposing left-handed aces the game has ever seen. Under the steady leadership of Lou Piniella, this is a club that blends eras, styles, and identities into a roster capable of beating opponents in multiple ways.

At T-Mobile Park, run prevention and power must coexist — and Seattle is built to do exactly that. With a deep, balanced lineup and a pitching staff that features both dominance and contrast, the Mariners are not just competitive — they are dangerous.



Catcher

Cal Raleigh
Dan Wilson

Seattle gets a rare advantage at catcher with Cal Raleigh, whose power profile gives the lineup a true middle-of-the-order presence at a premium position. Dan Wilson provides the perfect complement — a steady, defensive presence capable of managing the staff and stabilizing late-game situations.

First Base

John Olerud
Alvin Davis

John Olerud brings elite on-base ability and Gold Glove defense, making him one of the most complete first basemen in this field. Alvin Davis offers a strong secondary bat with discipline and power, giving Seattle flexibility and depth behind the starter.

Second Base

Robinson Canó
Harold Reynolds

Robinson Canó anchors the position with a Hall of Fame-caliber bat, providing consistent offensive production and balance in the lineup. Harold Reynolds adds speed and defensive versatility off the bench, giving the club situational flexibility.

Shortstop

Omar Vizquel
Jean Segura

Omar Vizquel brings elite, era-defining defense to the most important infield position, ensuring stability up the middle. Jean Segura serves as a capable backup, offering contact hitting and the ability to step in without a major drop-off.

Third Base

Alex Rodriguez
Kyle Seager

Alex Rodriguez shifts to third base and immediately becomes one of the most impactful players in the entire league — a combination of power, athleticism, and defensive ability. Kyle Seager provides reliable depth, with a left-handed bat and proven production over a long Mariners career.

Designated Hitter

Edgar Martinez

Edgar Martinez remains exactly where he belongs — in the middle of the order, where his elite contact skills and on-base ability maximize offensive output. Few hitters in the league can match his consistency and approach.

Outfield

Ken Griffey Jr.
Julio Rodríguez
Jay Buhner
Mike Cameron

Ken Griffey Jr. is the centerpiece — a generational talent capable of changing a game on both sides of the ball. Julio Rodríguez adds modern explosiveness and athleticism, giving the lineup another dynamic force. Jay Buhner, the team captain, provides power and edge, while Mike Cameron rounds out the group with elite defense and underrated pop. This is a balanced, complete outfield with no weak spot.

Starting Rotation

Randy Johnson
Félix Hernández
Freddy García
Logan Gilbert
Jamie Moyer

Randy Johnson leads the staff as one of the most dominant pitchers in baseball history, a left-handed force capable of overwhelming any lineup. Félix Hernández follows as a long-time ace with command and durability. Freddy García provides reliability in the middle of the rotation, while Logan Gilbert brings modern stability and innings. Jamie Moyer serves as the swing arm, offering a completely different look with his control and experience.

Bullpen

Edwin Díaz (Closer)
J.J. Putz
Arthur Rhodes
Jeff Nelson
Bill Caudill
James Paxton

Edwin Díaz anchors the bullpen with elite strikeout ability, capable of ending games without contact. J.J. Putz gives the Mariners another high-leverage option with closing experience. Arthur Rhodes and Jeff Nelson provide balance, while Bill Caudill adds a durable, veteran presence. James Paxton rounds out the group as a multi-inning power arm, capable of shifting roles as needed.

Team Captain

Jay Buhner

Jay Buhner embodies the identity of this team — tough, relentless, and built for big moments. Surrounded by Hall of Fame talent, he serves as the emotional and competitive center of the roster.

Strengths

Seattle’s greatest strength lies in its top-end talent. With names like Griffey, Rodriguez, Martinez, and Canó, this lineup can overwhelm opposing pitching with both power and discipline. The rotation is anchored by a true all-time ace in Randy Johnson, and the bullpen features multiple high-leverage weapons capable of closing out games.

Defensively, the team is sound, particularly up the middle with Vizquel and Griffey, and the outfield as a whole offers range and reliability.

Weaknesses

The primary question for Seattle is depth versus elite competition. While the top of the roster is outstanding, some secondary pieces — particularly in the rotation and lower lineup — may be tested against deeper clubs.

Additionally, the team leans heavily on its stars for offensive production. If those bats are neutralized, Seattle will need timely contributions from its supporting cast.

Outlook

The Seattle Mariners are built to compete with anyone in the Cooperstown League. Their combination of star power, pitching contrast, and defensive stability gives them a legitimate path to a deep run. If their core performs to expectation, this is a team capable of not just contending — but winning it all.

[Nick Soulis]

St. Louis Cardinals — Cooperstown League Roster Preview

There are franchises that accumulate talent, and then there are franchises that define eras of baseball. The St. Louis Cardinals belong firmly in the latter category. From the Gas House Gang of the 1930s to the speed-and-pressure identity of the 1980s and into the power-driven modern era, this organization has never relied on one formula. It has adapted, evolved, and—most importantly—won.

This Cooperstown League roster reflects that history in full. It is not simply a collection of great players. It is a deliberately constructed team built on overwhelming offensive force, elite defensive structure, intelligent versatility, and a pitching staff capable of controlling any series it enters.

At the helm is Billy Southworth, one of the most efficient winners in baseball history. His teams were disciplined, fundamentally sound, and relentless over the course of a season. That approach fits this roster perfectly—this is a team that does not need invention, only execution.

The stage is Busch Stadium, a modern park that rewards balance. Pitching holds. Defense matters. Power is earned. It is the ideal environment for a team constructed with this level of completeness.



Position Players
Catchers

Yadier Molina
Tim McCarver

Behind the plate, the Cardinals lean into control of the game itself. Molina is the axis of the pitching staff—his defensive value, game-calling, and leadership elevate every arm on the roster. McCarver provides intelligent, steady depth, another catcher trusted historically by elite pitchers in the biggest moments.

First Base

Albert Pujols
Paul Goldschmidt

Pujols anchors the lineup as one of the greatest right-handed hitters in baseball history—power, discipline, and consistency at an unmatched level. Goldschmidt, an MVP in his own right, becomes a luxury piece: elite defensively and fully capable of carrying the offense when called upon.

Designated Hitter

Johnny Mize

Mize brings a different kind of dominance. A pure hitter with elite power and on-base ability, he slots perfectly into the DH role, allowing his bat to impact every game without compromise.

Second Base

Rogers Hornsby

Hornsby is not just great—he is historically overwhelming. A .358 career hitter with a 175 OPS+, he represents offensive production at a level rarely seen in any era, at any position.

Shortstop

Ozzie Smith
Marty Marion

Defense becomes identity here. Ozzie Smith transforms the infield into a controlled environment where mistakes disappear. Marion, an MVP and elite defender in his own era, ensures that the defensive standard never drops.

Third Base

Scott Rolen
Ken Boyer

Rolen provides elite two-way excellence—power at the plate and Gold Glove defense. Boyer, an MVP and franchise cornerstone, ensures that there is no drop-off at the position under any circumstance.

Utility

Pepper Martin

Martin is the connective tissue of this roster. Versatile, aggressive, and relentless, he can move across positions and inject energy into any situation. His postseason pedigree and ability to disrupt the rhythm of a game make him invaluable.

Outfield

Stan Musial
Lou Brock
Enos Slaughter
Willie McGee

Musial is the soul of the lineup—consistent, devastating, and timeless. Brock adds a dimension few teams can match, turning walks and singles into immediate pressure with elite speed. Slaughter provides balance and clutch production, while McGee represents the speed-and-contact identity of the 1980s, adding range in center field and another dynamic offensive element.

Team Captain
Stan Musial
WAR: 128.6
OPS+: 159

Musial is the natural leader of this team. His excellence was never loud, but it was constant. On a roster filled with legends, he is the one player who defines what it means to be a Cardinal—professional, dominant, and relentlessly consistent.

Pitching Staff
Starting Rotation

Bob Gibson
Dizzy Dean
Adam Wainwright
Harry Brecheen
Mort Cooper

This rotation is built to win series quickly. Gibson stands as the dominant ace, capable of controlling any game. Dean provides a second peak-level force. Wainwright stabilizes the group with modern durability and command. Brecheen adds left-handed efficiency and postseason reliability. Cooper rounds it out as a flexible, high-effectiveness arm capable of stepping into any role.

Bullpen

Bruce Sutter
Jason Isringhausen
Todd Worrell
Al Hrabosky
John Tudor
Trevor Rosenthal

The bullpen is layered with purpose. Sutter closes with authority. Isringhausen bridges the gap. Worrell adds another power arm. Hrabosky provides left-handed intensity. Tudor offers versatility and innings stability. Rosenthal supplies pure velocity and strikeout potential.

Strengths & Weaknesses

This team’s greatest strength is its completeness. It can win with power, with speed, with defense, or with pitching dominance. The middle of the lineup is relentless. The infield defense is elite. The pitching staff is balanced across eras and styles.

If there is a question, it lies only in integration—how players from vastly different eras adapt to one another under pressure. But if that balance is achieved, this is not simply a contender.

This is a team capable of controlling the entire Cooperstown League.

[Clovidequano Dovatha]

NO Goldschmidt, NO Izzy, NO Rosenthal, NO Rolen. You forgot Joe Medwick, Jim Bottomley, Red Schoendienst, and Whitey Herzog, for instance. Howser or Yost would probably be a better pick for KC's manager, and Herzog fits best here, better than Southworth, in my view. I'd take Sportsman's Park or Busch II, not Busch III, as the Cardinals' park here.

Good picks are everyone except Rosenthal, Rolen, Isringhausen, and Goldschmidt, at least. Maybe Max Lanier would be a better pick than John Tudor too. Burleigh Grimes and/or Bill Sherdel and/or Jesse Haines and/or Bob Forsch and/or Joaquin Andujar, for instance, might fit this roster well. As might Paul Dean and/or Jaime Garcia and/or Flint Rhem and/or Bob Tewksbury, possibly, among others.

You can't quite seriously have the Cardinals without Red Schoendienst and Whitey Herzog if you want a sufficiently credible Cardinals roster here, because they're quite key members of Cardinal history. Red played a long time with the Cardinals, and was long associated with them as a coach and manager. You have to take those facts into account here, I think, if you want a believable enough Cardinals roster here. Without Herzog, we wouldn't have won in 1982, or been able to take the NL in 1985 and 1987, I believe, before we got robbed against the Royals in 1985 and before the Twins most likely had an unfair advantage over us in 1987 with their stupid Metrodome up here in Minnesota, which generally should have always been a non-baseball facility, most likely. Baseball should generally not be played in non-retractable domes unless there's no other choice in the matter, in my opinion, but others are quite free to disagree, of course, with me here.

Most of these picks for the Cardinals are good ones, as I've already said, but there are glaring omissions here, for sure. Take a look at those other players I mentioned, and see if they don't fit the Cardinals better than the ones I said weren't good picks for this roster here. If they fit the Cardinals better, then you should perhaps consider the idea of adjusting the proposed roster here for the Cardinals. Same thing with the park suggestions here. I'd personally prefer Busch II, but both it and Sportsman's Park/Busch I would be much better fits for the Cardinals' team history than Busch III for the Cardinals to play in here, it seems to me here and now. CD out.

[WooBallFan43]

I would replace Mize with Red. No sense to have 3 1B when there's only 1 middle infielder as backup.

[Clovidequano Dovatha]

Kurowski over Rolen, and when Musial plays first, Pujols could slide to third or the outfield or designated hitter. If you need a second baseman to back up Hornsby other than ones I might have already suggested, might I suggest Javier or Herr, for example? We don't likely win the 1982 World Series against the Brewers without Ozzie and Tom's stolen base abilities, if I remember correctly, or their defensive capabilities, I believe, or even make it to the playoffs without Herr on our team. And I think Javier was a key player in at least one of the Cardinals' World Series title teams in the 1960's, if not both of them, actually. CD out.

[Clovidequano Dovatha]

I really don't want Scott Rolen anywhere near my Cardinals, hence why I'm suggesting Whitey Kurowski and Pepper Martin, when Scott Rolen belongs more properly with the Phillies. I'm still upset that we traded Placido Polanco, at least, for him, when we didn't need him. I'd even prefer Kent Oberkfell over Scott Rolen, actually, if I had to choose. Or Terry Pendleton, for that matter. CD out.

[WooBallFan43]

I don't hate the Southworth pick, but you need to have Herzog somewhere in the league. St. Louis fits him the best, and allows my pick for Royals manager, 2 time AL Pennant winning and 2015 World Series Champion Ned Yost to take his rightful place at KC's helm.

[Nick Soulis]

Alot of Cardinals reaction, so lets try and reset.

Let me just say first that this isnt a "who i like best and what trade I didnt like" roster. This the the best roster possible to play for a championship in a very difficult league.

Scott Rolen is in the Hall of Fame. He cant play for the Phillies because Mike Schmidt is there. He had good years with the Cardinals, we cant seriously compare Kurowski and Oberkfell with Rolen. And Pujols at third base, maybe the greatest first baseman of all time moving to a position he never played at third? No.

Johnny Mize has a 70 WAR and is one of the most underrated hitters in baseball in general, he needs to stay.

There is not a Diamondbacks franchise in this format, so you would really not want Paul Goldschmidt on your team who is a sure fire hall of famer?

Billy Southworth without a shadow of a doubt is one of the greatest managers in baseball history. He won 2 world championship in St. Louis, he had a winning percentage of .597. He was there when Musial started, he was the only manager to credibly challenge the McCarthy Yankees. He definitely belongs over Whitey.

Herzog is the manager of the Royals, and had a great run there. I listened and moved LaRussa off the Cardinals, and now he is managing the White Sox.

The most credible argument is for Schoendiesnt, I can possibly remove Marty Marion for him. I dont want to remove Pepper Martin because he is such a legendary player and actually helps in the outfield.

Medwick for McGee was something I strongly considered, and I can make that change but thought McGee brought more on the bases and in centerfield.

[WooBallFan43]

Goldy and Mize had similar STL Careers so I feel like it's unnecessary to have both of them alongside Pujols, making 3 1B, when you only have 1 backup at 2B and SS combined (Marion). I would remove either Goldy or Mize for Red. He HAS to get on this team. No question.

[Nick Soulis]

Originally Posted by WooBallFan43

Goldy and Mize had similar STL Careers so I feel like it's unnecessary to have both of them alongside Pujols, making 3 1B, when you only have 1 backup at 2B and SS combined (Marion). I would remove either Goldy or Mize for Red. He HAS to get on this team. No question.

I will go ahead and remove Goldy for Red. Makes sense.
Appreciate the input from all.

[Clovidequano Dovatha]

Yes, Pujols did play third, at least during his rookie year with McGwire on the Cardinals. McGwire played first, Pujols at third and the outfield, at least, during his rookie year. Marty needs to stay to back up Smith at short. Whitey fits best with STL. Musial has the ability to play first and all three outfield positions. So that helps the first base situation here. When Musial is at first, that allows Medwick and/or Brock and/or Slaughter and/or McGee and/or Martin and/or Pujols to play the outfield, and then Pujols or Martin can play third when Boyer sits. Sure Rolen can play with the Phillies when Schmidt sits, too, I think, if you configure that roster to make room for him. As for Pujols, you have positional flexibility in that he can play the corner infield and corner outfield positions and be the DH. That gives him the edge over Mize, and he played longer with the Cardinals than did Mize and/or Goldschmidt.

Herzog has more wins with the Cardinals than Southworth by over 140 wins and served longer than Southworth did. Plus Herzog managed the Cardinals longer than he did Kansas City. Which most likely then makes Herzog a much better fit for the Cardinals over Southworth. Herzog never actually took the Royals to the World Series, while he took the Cardinals to the World Series three times, which tilts the balance towards STL here in that regard. Compare the records of Southworth and Herzog, and you will likely see that the balance favors Herzog, when it comes to Cardinals manager history. However, if you still want Southworth on the Cardinals, perhaps he could compare favorably in certain ways to McCarver, when it comes to Cardinals catchers, to pair with Molina. Molina most definitely has to stay on the Cardinals if you have Wainwright and Pujols on the team. But Billy Southworth still doesn't really fit well here with the Cardinals as well as other potential players or managers for the Cardinals, in truth. Even if he had a higher winning percentage in nearly six hundred fewer games with the Cardinals than Herzog. Herzog had 822 wins with the Cardinals, while Southworth had 680 with them. Herzog loses on winning percentage, but that's countered by more games managed and more games won for Herzog with the Cardinals than Southworth had.

In terms of Cardinals managers, as far as wins go, Tony La Russa is number one, Red Schoendienst number two, Whitey Herzog number three, Billy Southworth number four, Mike Matheny number five, Charlie Comiskey number six, Branch Rickey and Frankie Frisch tied at number seven, Eddie Dyer number nine, and Joe Torre number ten, with Miller Huggins and Oliver Marmol and Johnny Keane not far behind. Marmol should pass Torre this season, I think, if the Cardinals play well enough this year.

So if you don't have Red as a manager who possibly might play at the same time, then you should have him as a player, logically speaking here. In any case, Red HAS to be on the Cardinals, or it's not a sufficiently credible roster. Marty Marion has to stay too, because without him, the Cardinals don't win in the 1940's, most likely. Pepper Martin has positional flexibility, which might be useful if one of the outfielders on the team goes down, or if Boyer goes down.

Willie McGee is an excellent pick for speed and defense with the Cardinals, too. Many stolen bases, I believe, when he was still with the Cardinals under Whitey Herzog. The Cardinals need that speed and defense here, for sure. The other outfielder picks are good too. But the pitching staff almost certainly doesn't really need Trevor Rosenthal, Jason Isringhausen, and possibly John Tudor. Vinegar Bend Mizell, besides the other suggested pitchers, might fit the Cardinals well, too. All Hrabosky may quite possibly be a stretch, but he might still fit this proposed Cardinals team well, if at least one of the other pitchers I've suggested isn't on the Cardinals for this scenario. Harvey Haddix is probably a better fit for the Pirates over someone else for them, too, I think. Maybe you can find a spot for him on Pittsburgh, somehow? CD out.

[Clovidequano Dovatha]

Kurowski played parts of nine years with the Cardinals, Rolen didn't. Kurowski with the Cardinals from 1941 to 1949, Rolen with the Cardinals from 2002 to 2007. Rolen played longer with the Phillies than he did with the Cardinals, and only won one ring with the Cardinals, while Kurowski won three with them. If Whitey hadn't gotten hurt, he might have won more rings with the Cardinals, because with him on the roster, the Cardinals didn't go below second place his whole career, and according to Wikipedia, in games that Whitey played for them, they had a .620 winning percentage. Can that be said about Rolen? I really don't think so. Kurowski was an All-Star more with the Cardinals than Rolen was too, so that's still another fact in favor of Kurowski over Rolen here in terms of the St. Louis Cardinals. And he hit better than Rolen did, over his career, for that matter. Just so you know, Nick. CD out.

[Clovidequano Dovatha]

And Joe Medwick definitely has to be on the Cardinals too. The Cards don't win in the 1930's without him, I'm quite sure. Especially in 1934, at least. Check his statistics, and see if he fits well on the Cardinals here, somehow. Just a suggestion here, at least, of course, Nick. That's all. CD out.

[Clovidequano Dovatha]

As for Johnny Mize, he only won his five World Series titles with the New York Yankees, and he fits better with the Giants or the Yankees, if any team at all. If he hadn't actually missed three seasons due to WWII, he might have possibly helped the Giants win a title, I think, if they'd have been good enough while he was with them. But we'll never know for sure how well he might have played had he not actually been in the military at that time, of course, you know. CD out.

[Nick Soulis]