This is the first article in a series that looks at the five best players at each position for the Pittsburgh Pirates. In this installment are catchers and managers Professional baseball in Pittsburgh began in 1876 when a club called the Alleghenys was formed and played for one year in a minor league called the […]
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This is the fifth and final article in a series that looks at the five best players at each position for the Philadelphia Phillies. In this installment are the right- and left-handed starters as well as the relief pitchers. There is depth among the Phillies’ starting staff, especially on the right side. The starters include
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This is the fourth article in a series that looks at the five best players at each position for the Philadelphia Phillies. In this installment are the outfielders. Although there are talented players at every position on the Phillies’ all-time team, the biggest depth of stars can be found in the outfield, with a collection
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This is the third article in a series that looks at the five best players at each position for the Philadelphia Phillies. In this installment are second basemen and shortstop. Although the best Phillies middle infielders do not boast the same power or production numbers as the loaded outfielders, there are several talented players in
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This is the second article in a series that looks at the five best players at each position for the Philadelphia Phillies. In this installment are first and third basemen. The list of best Philadelphia Phillies corner infielders features a solid blend of power, contact hitting and slick fielding. First base is led by a
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This is the first article in a series that looks at the five best players at each position for the Philadelphia Phillies. In this installment are catchers and managers. Professional baseball in Philadelphia predates the two established major leagues, with a team called the Athletics ranking as one of the two most successful franchises in
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This is the fifth and final article in a series that looks at the five best players at each position for the Oakland Athletics. In this installment are right- and left-handed starters, as well as relief pitchers. The list of best pitchers in Athletics franchise history includes a pair of Hall of Fame right-handed starters
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This is the fourth article in a series that looks at the five best players at each position for the Oakland Athletics. In this installment are the outfielders and designated hitters. The Athletics franchise features multiple All-Stars, MVPs and Hall of Famers in its ranks of best outfielders. The production and versatility of several players
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This is the third article in a series that looks at the five best players at each position for the Oakland Athletics. In this installment are the second basemen and shortstops. The list of best middle infielders in Athletics team history does not have the star power of the corner spots, especially at first base.
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This is the second article in a series that looks at the five best players at each position for the Oakland Athletics. In this installment are the first and third basemen. Many of best teams in Athletics franchise history featured players that appear on these lists. The club can boast three of the best power-hitting
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