In your lifetime as a baseball fan, what is your all time team?

[jjpm74]

Of players who's careers overlapped with the time you have actually been a fan of baseball, what is your all time team? For some, this may be as early as the 1920s. For most, this would be somewhere between 1960 and 2000. I first started watching baseball and collecting baseball cards in 1978. That said, here's my team by position:

C: Nostalgic pick goes to Thurman Munson, but all-time pick goes to Gary Carter
1B: Nostalgic pick would go to Don Mattingly, but all time, is easily Albert Pujols
2B: Rod Carew
SS: Ozzie Smith
3B: Mike Schmidt, although George Brett gives him a run for his money as does Chipper Jones
LF: Rickey Henderson
CF: Kirby Puckett
RF: Tony Gwynn
SP: Pedro Martinez, Greg Maddux, Randy Johnson, Tom Seaver
RP: Mariano Rivera

[STLCards2]

Since 1985

C - Piazza / Rodriguez
1B -Thomas/ Bagwell
2B - Alomar/ Biggio
3B - Boggs/ Jones
SS - Rodriguez/ Ripken
LF - Bonds/ Henderson
CF - Griffey
RF - Gwynn
DH - M. Ramirez
P - Maddux
P - Johnson
P - Clemens
P - Martinez
P - Mussina
P- Schilling
P - Glavine
P - Smoltz
P- Eckersley
P - Rivera


I am sure guys like Pujols, Mauer, Utley, Santana, Halladay, Lincecum and H. Ramirez will be challenging for some of these spots somewhere down the line

[AstrosFan]

Since 1989:

C Piazza
1B Bagwell
2B Biggio
3B Jones
SS Rodriguez
LF Bonds
CF Griffey
RF Gwynn
DH Thomas

SP Maddux
SP Clemens
SP Johnson
SP Martinez
CL Rivera

[SABR Matt]

Since 1991:

C) Mike Piazza
1B) Frank Thomas
2B) Roberto Alomar
3B) Chipper Jones
SS) Alex Rodriguez
LF) Barry Bonds
CF) Ken Griffey Jr.
RF) Tony Gwynn
DH) Edgar Martinez
SP) Roger Clemens, Pedro Martinez, Randy Johnson, Greg Maddux, Mike Mussina
CL) Mariano Rivera

[Senor Octobre]

This may be better suited for the History section but...

Since 1993

C - I. Rodriguez
1B - J. Bagwell
2B - R. Alomar
3B - R. Ventura
SS - B. Larkin
LF - B. Bonds
CF - A. Jones
RF - M. Ramirez
DH - F. Thomas
SP - G. Maddux
SP - R. Clemens
SP - R. Johnson
SP - P. Martinez
SP - C. Schilling
CL - M. Rivera

The reason I picked guys like I. Rodriguez, Ventura, Larkin and A. Jones over Piazza, C. Jones, A. Rodriguez and Griffey was that while they were perhaps not as valuable on offense as the latter, I felt they were superior on defense in key defensive positions. I figured the fire-power of Bonds, Thomas, Ramirez and Bagwell would off-set (somewhat) the others offensive shortcomings (when compared to their counterparts).

[joshfan]

Bench
Sandberg
Brett
Ozzie
Mattingley
Rickey
Bernie
Reggie
Seaver,Fergie,Gid,Carlton,Pedro
Goose,Mo,Trevor

[mwiggins]

Since 1981...

C: Piazza
1B: Thomas
2B: Alomar
3B: Schmidt
SS: A-Rod
LF: Bonds
CF: Griffey Jr.
RF: Gwynn
SP: Maddux
SP: Clemens
SP: Martinez
SP: Johnson
RP: Rivera

[leecemark]

--Since the late 60s, my earliest clear memories are of 1968
C: Johnny Bench
1B: Albert Pujols
2B: Joe Morgan
3B: Mike Schmidt
SS: Alex Rodriguez
LF: Barry Bonds
CF: Ken Griffey Jr
RF: Hank Aaron
DH: Frank Thomas
SP: Tom Seaver
SP: Roger Clemens
SP: Greg Maddux
SP: Randy Johnson
RP: Mariano Rivera

[cavalier1968]

Since 1975...

C: Piazza
1B: Pujols
2B: Alomar
3B: Schmidt
SS: R. Yount
LF: Henderson
CF: Griffey Jr.
RF: F. Robinson
SP: Maddux
SP: Lincecum
SP: Martinez
SP: Johnson
RP: Rivera

[dgarza]

1988
I saw some players as much as 6-8 years prior, but I was not a "fan" then.

C - Mike Piazza, Ivan Rodriguez
1 - Albert Pujols, Jeff Bagwell
2 - Craig Biggio, Roberto Alomar
SS - Alex Rodriguez, Cal Ripken
3 - Mike Schmidt, Wade Boggs
RF - Tony Gwynn, Manny Ramirez
CF - Ken Griffey, Robin Yount
LF - Barry Bonds, Rickey Henderson
DH - Frank Thomas, Paul Molitor
SP - Roger Clemens, Greg Maddux, Randy Johnson, Steve Carlton, Pedro Martinez
CL - Mariano Rivera, Dennis Eckersley

[nerfan]

Since 1966

C: Bench
1B: Pujols
2B: Morgan
SS: Rodriguez
3B: Schmidt
LF: Bonds
CF: Griffey Jr.
RF: Aaron I guess, or F. Robinson

SP1: Seaver
SP2: Clemens
SP3: Maddux
SP4: R. Johnson
SP5: Martinez (though I'd like to go with a 4-man rotation)

RP1: Gossage
RP2: Eckersley
CL: Rivera

MGR: Earl Weaver in a heartbeat

[KCGHOST]

C: Berra/Bench
1B: Musial/Pujols
2B: Morgan/Sandberg
3B: Schmidt/Brett
SS: Arod/Ripken
LF: Williams/Bonds
CF: Mantle/Mays
RF: Aaron/F. Robinson
SP: Maddux
SP: Clemens
SP: Seaver
SP: Martinez
SP: Johnson
RP: Rivera

[BigandUgly]

Great thread. I'd be happy to manage the following:

C: Johnny Bench (Started watching at the tale end of his career)
1B: Albert Pujols (Had to consider the glove of Hernandez)
2B: Craig Biggio (watched him play in H.S.)
3B: Mike Schmidt (The only pick that I didn't think about)
SS: Ozzie Smith (Gladly gave up offense to see the post game highlight reels)
LF: Ricky Henderson (arguably the most complete player of the generation)
CF: Dale Murphy (Caught HR ball at Shea when I was a kid. Huge fan since)
RF: Tony Gwynn (would like more power, but will take the average)
SP: Greg Maddux (Do I really need to say anything about him?)
RP: Dan Quisenberry (Enjoyed watching his delivery. Spent hours trying to throw like him in the backyard)

[nerfan]

Why so many answers of Henderson rather than Bonds? (for those in the post-Williams era, anyway)

[Brad Harris]

Since the late 70's...

First Team
C - Johnny Bench
1B - Albert Pujols
2B - Joe Morgan
3B - Mike Schmidt
SS - Alex Rodriguez
LF - Barry Bonds
CF - Ken Griffey Jr.
RF - Reggie Jackson
DH - Frank Thomas
RHSP - Roger Clemens
LHSP - Randy Johnson
RP - Mariano Rivera

Second Team
C- Gary Carter
1B - Jeff Bagwell
2B - Craig Biggio
3B - Wade Boggs
SS - Cal Ripken Jr.
LF - Rickey Henderson
CF - Dale Murphy
RF - Pete Rose
DH - Edgar Martinez
RHP - Tom Seaver
LHP - Steve Carlton
RP - Goose Gossage

[9RoyHobbsRF]

I have listed this elsewhere but my all time team is a team of players I
1) like
2) type of player I want
3) not necessarily the best (I would not argue Brett is better than Schmidt, but I prefer Brett)
4) being a Strat-O-Matic player I think in terms of seasons instead of careers (you can assemble your team and "play" them witht he cards for each player but not quite so with career numbers) so I choose the best season of my favorite players
5) favortie period is 1960s, with the 1970s a distant second, only George Brett 1980 does not come from the 1960s (5) or 1970s (3)


My Lineup
1. 1976 Joe Morgan, 2B
2. 1980 George Brett 3B
3. 1965 Willie Mays, CF
4. 1969 Willie McCovey, 1B
5. 1961 Mickey Mantle, LF (or DH)
6. 1967 Roberto Clemente, RF
7. 1970 Johnny Bench, C
8. 1974 Dave Concepcion, SS (from a SOM point of view, a 1 - SS with AA stealing and 1-17 running who could hit a little is awesome)
9. 1963 Sandy Koufax, P


more pitchers
1971 Tom Seaver
1971 Vida Blue
1969 Juan Marichal (Marichal gave up less HR than he typically did which is big in SOM, plus he led the league un ERA)
1968 Bob Gibson
1978 Ron Guidry
1969 Mike Cuellar
1977 Bruce Sutter
1973 Rollie Fingers


more position players
C 1966 Joe Torre
1B 1961 Orlando Cepeda
2B 1969 Rod Carew (after 1972 he was a poor rated fielder in SOM)
SS 1987 Ozzie Smith (he is the only reserve I seriously consider starting, just for defense)
3B 1964 Brooks Robinson
OF 1966 Frank Robinson
OF 1967 Carl Yastrzemski
OF 1971 Hank Aaron

[nerfan]

My gosh Roy, you put Gibson on your team!

And why '63 Sandy over '66 Sandy?

[9RoyHobbsRF]

My gosh Roy, you put Gibson on your team!

And why '63 Sandy over '66 Sandy?

there is a common feeling to put me in the "I hate Gibson" category when it is far from the truth

what I dont like is the seemingly over-emphasis on one game or one season and the constant "Bob Gibson was the reason for 1969 rule changes" and "If Bob Gibson was pitching today" and the Tim McCarver led love fest etc

Gibson was a great pitcher, I just rate him half a notch below where most others do

but if you noticed marichal makes the team/is listed before Gibson does (Lol)

as for Koufax, 1963 was his MVP season, plus he was MVP of the WS, and he struck out 15 Yankees in Yankee Stadium when they were two time defending WS champs and seemingly unbeatable

25-5 is better than 27-9

better post season performance

and great SOM card!

and were you refering to 1965? which most people like, he gave up too many HR that year for a great SOM card, much like Marichal in 1966

[BigandUgly]

Why so many answers of Henderson rather than Bonds? (for those in the post-Williams era, anyway)

Personally, I enjoyed watching Henderson play more than I enjoyed watching Bonds. Just a little more exciting.

Don't get me wrong, Bonds was a phenominal player and will go down as one of the best in history, but I enjoyed watching Henderson more.

Also, Bonds just always presented himself as a Jerk. Never really liked him much.

[jjpm74]

Why so many answers of Henderson rather than Bonds? (for those in the post-Williams era, anyway)

For me it's familiarity. I watched Henderson play almost every day. The only time I got to see Bonds play was when he was in town playing against the Mets, the All Star game or when he was chasing the all time home run title.

[9RoyHobbsRF]

Personally, I enjoyed watching Henderson play more than I enjoyed watching Bonds. Just a little more exciting.

Don't get me wrong, Bonds was a phenominal player and will go down as one of the best in history, but I enjoyed watching Henderson more.

Also, Bonds just always presented himself as a Jerk. Never really liked him much.

on another "debate"

I listed Ted Williams as my 4th LF

behind Bonds (by a lot), Musial (by a hair), and Rickey (almost dead heat)

[cdn_ball]

Since 1992

C - I. Rodriguez
1B - A. Pujols
2B - R. Alomar
3B - C. Jones
SS - D. Jeter ( But man do I hate him )
LF - B. Bonds
CF - K. Griffey Jr
RF - I. Suzuki
DH - F. Thomas
SP - R. Clemens
SP - R. Johnson
SP - P. Martinez
CL - M. Rivera

[Senor Octobre]

I'd Like to amend mine, I'd take Pujols instead of Bagwell. And Rickey Henderson or Bonds in RF instead of Ramirez (making Rickey and Bonds my two corner OFs), if that follows the rules.

[RyanExpress30]

Line-up
DH Henderson (if I'm allowed to use anyone at the DH; otherwise, I'm taking Martinez, and moving him down in the order)
LF Barry Bonds
SS Alex Rodriguez
CF Griffey, Jr.
1B Pujols
3B Schmidt
C Piazza
RF Winfield (over Vlady Guerrero)
2B Alomar (over Kent and Sandberg)

To start, I want Nolan Ryan.
To fill out my rotation, I'll take Clemens, Maddux, Pedro, and Randy Johnson.
To close, I'll take Rivera.

[nerfan]

Henderson is more exciting and a nicer guy than Bonds. But there is no doubt an average team with Bonds could make the World Series (see SFG, 2002) and an average team with Rickey might struggle just to make the playoffs.

[Cowtipper]

Since 1871...

C: Johnny Bench
1B: Lou Gehrig
2B: Rogers Hornsby
3B: Mike Schmidt
SS: Honus Wagner
LF: Stan Musial
CF: Ty Cobb
RF: Babe Ruth
SP: Walter Johnson
SP: Christy Mathewson
SP: Steve Carlton
RP: Mariano Rivera

[nerfan]

Since 1871...

C: Johnny Bench
1B: Lou Gehrig
2B: Rogers Hornsby
3B: Mike Schmidt
SS: Honus Wagner
LF: Stan Musial
CF: Ty Cobb
RF: Babe Ruth
SP: Walter Johnson
SP: Christy Mathewson
SP: Steve Carlton
RP: Mariano Rivera

Carlton and Mathewson over Clemens/Maddux/Seaver/R. Johnson????

Fail.

[Captain Cold Nose]

Carlton and Mathewson over Clemens/Maddux/Seaver/R. Johnson????

Fail.

When you're 138 years old, sometimes you don't remember everything so well.

[nerfan]

When you're 138 years old, sometimes you don't remember everything so well.

He's 145. He was 7 when he became a fan....

[Captain Cold Nose]

He's 145. He was 7 when he became a fan....

Of course, silly me. No one watches right out of the womb and understands.

[abolishthedh]

Cowtipper, not that I am quibbling with your list, but this list is meant to include only the players who have played during our lifetimes.

Since 1971,

1b: Albert Pujols
2b: Joe Morgan
3b: Mike Schmidt
SS: Ozzie Smith
C: Johnny Bench
OF: Dave Winfield, Ken Griffey Jr., Tony Gwynn
no DH ;)
SP: Greg Maddux, Tom Seaver, Tom Glavine, Catfish Hunter
Closer: Bruce Sutter

Bench (i.e. sentimental additions)
1b: Keith Hernandez
2b: Lou Whitaker
3b: George Brett (the whole reason for the sentimental additions list)
SS: Robin Yount
OF: Bobby Bonds (that's Bobby, your dad, Barry)
Fred Lynn
Carlos Beltran
SP: Jim Palmer, Bert Blyleven, Randy Jones,
Closer: Rollie Fingers

[Captain Cold Nose]

Since 1977:

1B. Albert Pujols
2B. Joe Morgan
3B. Mike Schmidt
SS. Alex Rodriguez
LF. Barry Bonds
CF. Ken Griffey Jr.
RF. Dave Winfield
C. Johnny Bench
SP Roger Clemens
SP Greg Maddux
SP Pedro Martinez
SP Randy Johnson
RP Mariano Rivera

I have Seaver ranked higher all-time than Martinez and Johnson, but Seaver 1977 and later was not as good as Pedro or Unit have been since that time.

[jalbright]

C Bench, Piazza
1B Oh, Murray Pujols is closing fast
2B Morgan, Biggio
3B Schmidt, Brett
SS A. Rodriguez, Ripken
OF 1st team: Aaron, Mays, F. Robinson
2d team: Bonds, Griffey, Henderson
RP: Rivera, Gossage
SP: starters: Seaver, Carlton, Maddux, R. Johnson, Clemens
bullpen starters: G. Perry, Gibson, Palmer, Martinez, Jenkins

[BigRon]

Since about 1954, when I really got interested. I'm listing only players who played most of their careers since 1954. This eliminates guys like TWilliams, Musial, Spahn, Berra, Snider, etc.- all of whom I saw play a lot.

1st Team 2nd Team

C. Bench C. Piazza
1B. Pujols 1B. Bagwell
2B. Morgan 2B. Biggio
SS. A. Rodriguez SS. Ripken Jr.
3B. Schmidt 3B. Mathews
LF. Bonds LF. Henderson
CF. Mays CF. Mantle
RF. Aaron RF. F. Robinson
SP. Clemens SP. Gibson
SP. Maddux SP. Marichal
SP. Seaver SP. Koufax
SP. R. Johnson SP. P. Martinez
RP. Rivera RP. Gossage

Very close- F. Thomas, who was as good a hitter as Pujols over the first half of his career. Also, Alomar and Sandberg are close behind Biggio.

For the record, Sandy Koufax from 62-66 was the greatest pitcher I ever saw. Factoring in career, he falls to my second team.

[sonofkirby]

25 Man roster by me
C- Pudge/Pena
1B- Thomas/Murray
2B- Sandberg/White
SS- Smith/Visquel
3B- Brett/Schmidt
Utility- Rose/Biggio
OF- Griffey
OF-Strawberry
OF- Henderson
OF- Raines
DH/PH- Ichiro

SP-Clemens
SP- Saberhagen
SP- Maddux
SP- Neikro
P-Ryan
P- Blylevyn
P-Eck
P- Quisenberry

[Cowtipper]

Cowtipper, not that I am quibbling with your list, but this list is meant to include only the players who have played during our lifetimes.

'Twas a joke.

[Windy City Fan]

Since 1989. You had to be still productive to still be considered, so guys like Mike Schimdt and Goose Gossage miss the cut. But if you were still a productive everyday player when I became a fan, your whole career counts.

C: I Rodriguez, Piazza
1B: Bagwell, Thomas (Albert will probably pass them both in time)
2B: Biggio, Alomar (Sandburg just misses)
SS: A. Rodriguez, Larkin (Ripken is a close call, but I prefer Barry)
3B: Brett, Boggs (Both were past their primes when I became a baseball fan, but I give them the nod over Chipper)
LF: Bonds, Henderson
CF: Griffey Jr., Edmonds
RF: Gwyn, Guerro

SP: Maddux, Clemens, Johnson, Martinez, Ryan
RP: Rivera, Franco, Wagner, Hoffman, Smith

[PVNICK]

@1972/73

C: Bench
1B: Pujols
2B: Morgan
SS: Rodriguez
3B: Schmidt
LF: Bonds
CF: Griffey
RF: Jackson
SP: Maddux, Johnson, Martinez, Carlton, Clemens, Seaver
RP: Rivera, Gossage, Sutter

I deliberately left out the Aaron, Mays, Robinson, McCovey crew of 50s/60s stars b/c I missed their primes. For that matter Seavers very best years were behind him as well (69-71), which is why I only added him at the end.

[ol' aches and pains]

Since 1959
C-Bench
1B-Pujols
2B-Nellie Fox
3B-Brett
SS-Ozzie Smith
LF-Henderson
CF-Mays
RF-Aaron
SP-Maddux, Spahn, Koufax, Seaver, Blyleven
RP-Rivera
DH-Frank Thomas-Gotta put Pujols at 1st base. Trust me, you or I could throw down to 2nd more accurately than Thomas.

[Jsquared83]

Since 1990

C: Ivan Rodriguez
1B: Albert Pujols
2B: Roberto Alomar (Utley closing in fast)
SS: Derek Jeter (only cause A-Rod went to 3rd)
3B: A-Rod
LF: Barry Bonds
CF: Ken Griffey Jr
RF: Vlad Guerrero
DH: Frank Thomas
SP: Roger Clemens
SP: Greg Maddux
SP: Randy Johnson
SP: Pedro Martinez
SP: Mike Mussina
RP: Trevor Hoffman
RP: Mariano Rivera

[Fuzzy Bear]

1B Willie McCovey
2B Joe Morgan
SS Alex Rodriguez
3B Mike Schmidt
LF Barry Bonds
CF Willie Mays
RF Henry Aaron
C Mike Piazza
DH Frank Thomas
SP Sandy Koufax
SP Roger Clemens
SP Tom Seaver
SP Greg Maddux
SP Pedro Martinez
RP Mariano Rivera
RP Hoyt Wilhelm

[willshad]

C- Piazza
1B- Bagwell
2B- Alomar
SS- A-rod
3B- Schmidt
LF- Henderson
CF-Griffey
RF-Vlad
SP- Clemens
SP- Pedro
SP-Maddux
SP-Big Unit
SP- Glavine

[CTaka]

C - Bench
1B - Pujols/McCovey
2B - Morgan
SS - AR*d (AR*d may have been the best, but I have a problem with juicers. In which case I'd be happy with Barry Larkin or Ozzie).
3B - Schmidt
LF - B*nds (if I had to actually interact with the team, I'd take Yaz over B*nds)
CF - Mays
RF - Aaron (he was the best of the ones I've seen, but Ichiro is the most exciting I've seen)
P - Maddux
P - Martinez
P - Marichal
P - Cl*m*ns (see comment on B*nds, in which case I'd take Gibby)
P - Big Unit

[Biofury]

Since 1980

C - I. Rodriguez
1B - M. McGwire
2B - R. Alomar
SS - B. Larkin
3B - G. Brett
OF - R. Henderson
OF - K. Griffey
OF - B. Bonds
DH - F. Thomas

SP - R. Johnson
SP - G. Maddux
SP - P. Martinez
SP - K. Brown
CP - D. Eckersley
RP - R. Dibble

[joshfan]

cBench
1b Stretch
2b Ryno
ss Jeter
3b Brett
lf Rickey
cf Jr
rf Aaron because of his total greatness but Reggie , Parker ,Dewey and Ichiro Clemente,Colavito wow right field is loaded!
Staff
Seaver,Maddux,Gid,Fergie,Marichal
Rivera and Clay Carrol the set up men for Gossage and Lee Smith
I have certainly been blessed to live in a time when I can pick a team like this and still have guys like Schmidt,Parker,Allen,Palmer,Carlton left off
I left off Mays and Mantle because Mickey was clearly through when I became a fan and Willie had only about 2 or 3 good years left

[JPS]

Since 1968

1B - Albert Pujols
2B - Joe Morgan
SS - Derek Jeter
3B - Mike Schmidt
LF - Rickey Henderson
CF - Ken Griffey Jr.
RF - Tony Gwynn
C - Mike Piazza
RHP - Tom Seaver
LHP - Randy Johnson
RH Closer - Mariano Rivera
LH Closer - John Franco
Manager -Earl Weaver
Note: Pete Rose is on my first team even though he played almost equally at five different positions over his career.

Second Team

1B - Keith Hernandez
2B - Roberto Alomar
SS - Cal Ripken Jr.
3B - George Brett
LF - Willie Stargell
CF - Dale Murphy
RF - Ichiro Suzuki
C - (Tie) Johnny Bench and Gary Carter
RHP - Greg Maddux
LHP - Steve Carlton
RH Closer - Trevor Hoffman
LH Closer - Randy Myers
Manager - Sparky Anderson

Honorable Mentions: Wade Boggs, Lou Brock, Roberto Clemente, Goose Gossage, Reggie Jackson, Ferguson Jenkins, Dave Johnson (manager), Don Mattingly, Jim Palmer, Brooks Robinson, Joe Torre (manager), Dave Winfield.

[CandlestickBum]

Henderson is more exciting and a nicer guy than Bonds. But there is no doubt an average team with Bonds could make the World Series (see SFG, 2002) and an average team with Rickey might struggle just to make the playoffs.

Was wondering what sort of excuse the Henerson backers would have.

And it's a good one. Don't give a doody about "nicer", but Ricky sure was fun to watch. Gotta give you that one.

On BB's "niceness" :

I met BB at a local movie theatre, he was with his sons (or likely son+friend) and got in line behind my son playing an arcade game. We was cordial enough, but I didn't hound him for any autograph either. And there's enough positive reports from teammates that seem to be disregarded.

I don't think he was a great teammate, but not nearly as bad as many seem to think either. Reporters did have it in for him (self fullfilling thing there) after all.

[joshfan]

cBench
1b Stretch
2b Ryno
ss Jeter
3b Brett
lf Rickey
cf Jr
rf Aaron because of his total greatness but Reggie , Parker ,Dewey and Ichiro Clemente,Colavito wow right field is loaded!
Staff
Seaver,Maddux,Gid,Fergie,Marichal
Rivera and Clay Carrol the set up men for Gossage and Lee Smith
I have certainly been blessed to live in a time when I can pick a team like this and still have guys like Schmidt,Parker,Allen,Palmer,Carlton left off
I left off Mays and Mantle because Mickey was clearly through when I became a fan and Willie had only about 2 or 3 good years leftI think my post is better served by the fellow talking favorites
feel free to move

[EricAnno]

Since 1983:

C: Mike Piazza, Jason Kendall (What can I say? I like the guy)
1B: Albert Pujols, Mark McGwire
2B: Robbie Alomar, Ryne Sandberg
SS: Alex Rodriguez, Barry Larkin
3B: Mike Schmidt, George Brett
RF: Vladimir Guerrero, Tony Gwynn
CF: Ken Griffey, Jr., Dale Murphy
LF: Barry Bonds, Rickey Henderson
DH: Edgar Martinez, Paul Molitor

SP: Pedro Martinez
SP: Roger Clemens
SP: Greg Maddux
SP: Randy Johnson
SP: Kevin Appier

RP: Billy Wagner
RP: Trevor Hoffman
RP: Robb Nen
RP: Dennis Eckersley
RP: Dan Quisenberry

CL: Mariano Rivera

Manager: Joe Torre

[Fuzzy Bear]

Since 1957

1B Frank Thomas
2B Ryne Sandberg
SS Alex Rodriguez
3B Mike Schmidt
LF Barry Bonds
CF Willie Mays
RF Henry Aaron
C Johnny Bench
SP Roger Clemens
SP Tom Seaver
SP Steve Carlton
SP Sandy Koufax
RP Mariano Rivera
MGR Walter Alston

[yankillaz]

My baseball fan lifetime has been since 1987 - Today. But my baseball peak has been the 90's, therefore:

C: Mike Piazza
1B: Frank Thomas
2B: Roberto Alomar
3B: Wade Boggs
SS: Cal Ripken Jr.
LF: Barry Bonds
CF: Ken Griffey Jr.
RF: Tony Gwynn
DH: Paul Molitor
Bench Guys: Ivan Rodriguez, Jeff Bagwell, Craig Biggio, Robin Ventura, Barry Larkin, Rickey Henderson, Kirby Puckett, Joe Carter, Edgar Martinez.

Rotation:
Roger Clemens
Greg Maddux
Randy Johnson
Tom Glavine
Pedro Martinez

Bullpen:
Mike Timlin, Mike Stanton, Jeff Nelson, Rob Dibble, Jesse Orosco.

Closer:
Dennis Eckersley

Manager:
Tom Kelly

[White Knight]

C) Mike Piazza
1B) Albert Pujols
2B) Roberto Alomar (but this could change, I'm drawing a blank here for some reason)
3B) Wade Boggs
SS) Derek Jeter
LF) Barry Bonds
CF) Ken Griffey Jr.
RF) Tony Gwynn
DH) Frank Thomas
SP) Roger Clemens, Randy Johnson, Pedro Martinez, Greg Maddux, Nolan Ryan
CL) Mariano Rivera, Dennis Eckersly

I will say this: Yes, Nolan Ryan is over-rated, but besides the four I listed in front of him, I don't see anyone better over the last 25 years. To me at least, I'd take him any day over Mussina or Schilling.