MLB theoretical All-Star team
 

so my best friend and I were drunkenly discussing who should play for the world in those hypothetical "one game against aliens for the fate of the world" with more or less the following understanding-

Base it on the player's current skill level, and they have to have the ability to play the position. Then come up with the lineup...here's what we did:

Arod (SS)
Cabrera (3b)
Pujols (1b)
Ortiz (DH)
Manny (LF)
Vlad (RF)
A. Jones (CF)
Utley (2b)
V. Martinez (C)

SP: Santana
Closer: Ryan

Thoughts? If we couldn't put Arod at SS, he'd the 3b and Miggy'd be the SS. Wright vs. Cabrera is interesting, as is Bay vs. Manny, Bonds could obv. be on the team, and the DH is interesting as well (DLee? Dunn? Giambi?). As for pitchers...Santana's pretty clear, but the closer spot has possibilities, especially depending on your view of Mo.

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I like Bonds at DH.

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Putting Manny Ramirez in the field has to be a mistake.

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This year, I'd rather have Ortiz. Bonds hasn't been himself this year. Obviously he doesn't heal as quickly as he used to..is it the age or him not taking the roids anymore?

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Shift Pujols to third, and play Ortiz at first, with Bonds at DH. (hey, you already got Manny in left, so don't tell your worried about defense.)

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BJ Ryan over Rivera is pure lunacy. If we're gonna go with a hot closer who hasn't shown he can do it over the long haul/in Huge games I'd go with Papelbon

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Halladay should start, but its pretty close.
I also don't think Ryan should close, but he'd be a somewhat better choice than papelbon.

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Bonds DH hitting leadoff.

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BJ Ryan over Rivera as closer? With the fate of the world in his hands?? WTF???

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I prefer Soriano at 2B to have some speed at the top of the lineup.

I may also put Papelbon in the closer spot, but he hasn't been tested in a playoff situation, much less against aliens for the fate of the world. With all that riding on the 9th inning, I'm probably going with Mo.