If you're a GM and have your choice of center fielders over the next five years, who are you taking? Vote and then give reasons why! If you vote other, please tell us who you think it should be. Poll will be up for five days or until it's clear who the winner is. We will do all positions, including Starter, Setup Man, Closer, and Designated Hitter. <u>Previous Selections:</u> Catcher: Joe Mauer (Minnesota) First Base: Albert Pujols (St. Louis) Second Base: Chase Utley (Philadelphia) Third Base: Alex Rodriguez (NY Yankees) Shortstop: Hanley Ramirez (Florida) Left Field: Matt Holliday (Colorado)
Curtis Granderson. This kid is just phenomenal. If Torii Hunter wasn't in his 30's, being a homer, I'd pick him.
I voted for Other and that person is Matt Kemp he has a lot of talent swinging the bat and also has great defense.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Bynumite @ May 7 2008, 08:39 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>I voted for Other and that person is Matt Kemp he has a lot of talent swinging the bat and also has great defense.</div> Center Fielder.
How many people on this list had a 20-20-20-20-20-20-20-20-20 year? Granderson plays in one of the bigger outfields in the majors, and plays it flawlisly.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Big Frame @ May 8 2008, 01:36 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>How many people on this list had a 20-20-20-20-20-20-20-20-20 year? Granderson plays in one of the bigger outfields in the majors, and plays it flawlisly.</div> QFT!
I don't understand why people are voting for Kemp when he won't play more than ten to twelve games a year in center for the next two years. Why did they give all that money to Jones if Kemp is going to be so good so soon?
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Charles @ May 8 2008, 07:25 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>I don't understand why people are voting for Kemp when he won't play more than ten to twelve games a year in center for the next two years. Why did they give all that money to Jones if Kemp is going to be so good so soon?</div> Maybe they feel he will move to CF in 2 years and play a majority of his games there over the next 5? -Petey
Beltran easy. 6-tool player, highest stealing percentage in MLB history. Getting out of Shea this year will also help him out tremendously considering how bad he does there.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (THE DADDY @ May 7 2008, 09:09 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Bynumite @ May 7 2008, 08:39 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>I voted for Other and that person is Matt Kemp he has a lot of talent swinging the bat and also has great defense.</div> Center Fielder. </div> ****, lol can somebody change my vote to Upton?
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Petey @ May 13 2008, 10:00 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Charles @ May 8 2008, 07:25 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>I don't understand why people are voting for Kemp when he won't play more than ten to twelve games a year in center for the next two years. Why did they give all that money to Jones if Kemp is going to be so good so soon?</div> Maybe they feel he will move to CF in 2 years and play a majority of his games there over the next 5? -Petey </div> I'm sure they will, but my point is that over the next five years, he's either going to be on the bench sitting behind Andruw Jones or playing next to him in a corner outfield spot for half the time. Not a wise investment if you're looking for the best player.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (#1_Yinka_Dare_Fan @ May 13 2008, 05:12 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>How is Beltran winning?</div> How does Granderson only have 2 votes? For real people how many on that list can do everything? doubles, triples, HR's SB's?
How did Beltran win? This is tough, but I think the best CF will be Upton. Not only can he hit and run, but he is playing tremendous defense. Sizemore and Granderson are terrific young players, but i just see Upton as having a little more upside.
