Sign, Trade, Or Release These MLB Players And We'll Tell You If You'd Be A Good GM
- by W. Aloysius
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Baseball season is right around the corner, and players are currently arriving for Spring Training. Starting now, the men in the MLB are setting out on a path to take home a World Series win. The Houston Astros will be coming into this season looking to repeat as champions after taking the MLB by storm last season. It's anyone's game this year, but don't rule out Houston taking home back-to-back titles. They are a truly amazing team.
After the events of this recent off-season, anticipation is at an all-time high in the MLB. This season promises to give us some of the best baseball in recent memory, and you can expect highly competitive games coming down to the wire while teams dig in deep throughout the summer to make a push for October. Because the baseball season is so lengthy, expect a number of ups and downs for your favorite team this year.
Many of us have dreamed of running our own MLB team, and today, we are going to give you a truly unique opportunity. We are going to present you 35 of the best players in the big leagues. All you have to do is sign, trade, or release them. Think you have what it takes to run a team?
What Would You Do With Clayton Kershaw?
Finding a better pitcher in the MLB is going to be a nearly impossible task to do, because Clayton Kershaw has been dominating the game for several years now. He may have had playoff woes before, but he and the Dodgers came dangerously close to winning the World Series last year.
What Would You Do With Mike Trout?
It doesn’t even seem feasible that Mike Trout can improve on what he has already done, but this is a testament to the type of talent that he is. Trout has been a force in the league since his rookie season, and at this pace, he could very well wind up in Cooperstown one day.
What Would You Do With Miguel Cabrera?
Miguel Cabrera might not be as young as he used to be, but the dude is a straight up baller who can swat homers with the best in the league. At his peak, he was the best player in baseball, taking home MVP on two occasions. He is inching closer to 500 career home runs.
What Would You Do With Bryce Harper?
Bryce Harper is a player that everyone loves to hate. The guy can come across as arrogant, but there is no denying that he is one of the best players in baseball. His temper can get the best of him, but his stats speak volumes about the type of player he is. He has been an All-Star in all but one year of his career.
What Would You Do With Giancarlo Stanton?
Giancarlo Stanton now plays for the New York Yankees, so let’s all take a second and pray for opposing pitchers this season. It almost isn’t fair that he is heading to New York, but that’s the way the cookie crumbles. When healthy, he is one of the most dominant players of this era.
What Would You Do With Joey Votto?
At the age of 34, you could make the argument that Joey Votto is playing his best baseball. He had been an All-Star on several occasions throughout his career, but his 2017 campaign was truly fantastic. His amazing 2010 season saw him take home the NL MVP and the NL Hank Aaron Award.
What Would You Do With Jose Altuve?
The Houston Astros could not have done what they did last season had it not been for the incredible play of Jose Altuve. He has consistently been one of the best players in baseball for the last few years, and his 2017 season saw him awarded the AL MVP and the Silver Slugger Award.
What Would You Do With Kris Bryant?
Kris Bryant has been a spectacular player since entering the MLB, and he was a huge reason why the Chicago Cubs finally broke their curse and won the World Series in 2016. He was selected as an All-Star is his first two professional seasons, and he was awarded NL Rookie of the Year in 2015.
What Would You Do With Albert Pujols?
Albert Pujols is going to be in the Hall of Fame, so enjoy the last years of his career while you can. During his prime with the St. Louis Cardinals, Albert Pujols was the best player in baseball, and he made life a living nightmare for pitchers. He is a 10-time All-Star and a 3-time NL MVP.
What Would You Do With Buster Posey?
The San Francisco Giants dynasty of the 2010s could not have happened without the tremendous play of Buster Posey. He is consistently one of the best players in baseball, and he is fantastic at playing multiple positions. Posey is a 5-time All-Star and he was awarded the 2012 NL MVP.
What Would You Do With Justin Verlander?
The Houston Astros traded for Justin Verlander last season, and it proved to be a stroke of genius for the franchise. As you know, they would go on to take home the World Series, and Verlander couldn’t have been happier. The guy also has an insanely hot girlfriend in Kate Upton.
What Would You Do With Yadier Molina?
Yadier Molina may be 35, but he is still one of the best catchers in baseball. The guy is an incredible talent who has been selected to the All-Star Game 8 times in his illustrious career. He has also been awarded 8 consecutive Gold Gloves Awards, from 2008 to 2015.
What Would You Do With Yoenis Cespedes?
Yoenis Cespedas has bounced around quite a bit in his career, but he appears to have found a home on the New York Mets. He was selected to the All-Star Game in both 2014 and 2016, taking home the Silver Slugger in 2016 as well. He was awarded his lone Gold Glove in 2015.
What Would You Do With Zack Greinke
Currently playing for his 5th team in the MLB, pitcher Zack Greinke has remained at the top of the league for several years now. Greinke has been selected to the All-Star Game 4 times during his career, and in 2009, he was awarded the AL Cy Young. He plays excellent defense as well.
What Would You Do With Manny Machado?
Since entering the league in 2012, Manny Machado has proven himself to be a fantastic all-around player. He was can swing the bat just as well as he can clean up the infield, making him a valuable piece to the Baltimore Orioles franchise. So far, he is a 3-time All-Star selection.
What Would You Do With Aaron Judge?
Aaron Judge isn’t just a feared player because of his ridiculous stature; he is feared because of the freakish home run power that he has. Judge is capable of taking any pitch out of the park, and he swatted 56 home runs in his rookie season. Yes, 56 homers in his rookie season!
What Would You Do With Josh Donaldson?
Why in the world did the A’s part ways with Josh Donaldson? From 2014 to 2016, Josh Donaldson was selected to the All-Star Game, giving you a hint as to how talented he actually is. In 2015, he was awarded the AL MVP and the Silver Slugger. The guy can do it all.
What Would You Do With Anthony Rizzo?
After playing just one year for the San Diego Padres, Anthony Rizzo would make his way out to Chicago and develop into one heck of a player for the Cubs. He has been awarded several of the most prestigious awards in baseball, including a Silver Slugger, Gold Glove and Platinum Glove Award.
What Would You Do With Freddie Freeman?
Freddie Freeman has been a solid player for the Atlanta Braves for several years now, and while he may not be as decorated as other players on our quiz, there is no denying that most teams would love to have a player like him. He has been a 2-time All-Star Game selection during his career.
What Would You Do With Jose Bautista?
Jose Bautista may not be cranking out home runs like he did earlier in his career, but he is a solid contributor who would be a welcome addition to any team in the MLB. During his time in the MLB, Jose Bautista has been a 6-time All-Star as well as a 2-time MLB home run leader.
What Would You Do With Madison Bumgarner?
The San Francisco Giants always seem to have at least one great pitcher on their roster, and after Tim Lincecum and Matt Cain started their downward slope, Madison Bumgarner came along and held things down for the team. His masterful pitching performance in the 2014 World Series is the stuff of legend!
What Would You Do With Noah Syndergaard?
Despite being relatively young in his MLB career, pitcher Noah Syndergaard has proven himself to be a dominant pitcher when he is on his game. Back in 2016, Syndergaard was selected to his lone All-Star Game, and he bears the nickname of one of Marvel’s most famous heroes.
What Would You Do With Eric Hosmer?
After a successful run with the Kansas City Royals from 2011 to 2017, Eric Hosmer has headed out west to sunny San Diego in hopes in catalyzing a new era for the team. Hosmer won the World Series with Kansas City back in 2015, and he has taken home 4 Gold Glove Awards in his career.
What Would You Do With David Price?
David Price may not be as dominant as he once was in his career, but any team would be lucky to have his services in their pitching rotation. He has been named to the All-Star Game 5 times in his career, and in 2012, he was awarded the AL Cy Young after a masterful pitching season.
What Would You Do With Justin Upton?
Justin Upton is a truly fantastic player who has been a solid contributor on each team that he has played for. He has yet to put together consecutive seasons worthy of making an All-Star Game, but when he’s on fire, the guy can change an entire game. He is a 3-time Silver Slugger.
What Would You Do With Charlie Blackmon?
Charlie Blackmon has spent his entire career with the Colorado Rockies, and he has been one of the most solid players on their roster. In both 2014 and 2017, he was selected to the All-Star Game. 2017 also saw him take home a Silver Slugger and finish the year as the NL batting champion.
What Would You Do With Ryan Braun?
Ryan Braun has had a truly interesting career in the MLB. In his prime, he was a dominant player on the field, but his link to PEDs has left a tainted mark on his career. Nevertheless, Braun has been selected to the All-Star Game 6 times in his career, and he won NL MVP in 2011.
What Would You Do With Cody Bellinger?
While Aaron Judge was all the rage in New York, out in California, Cody Bellinger was becoming a dominant rookie as well. The two nearly collided in the World Series, and given their age, this match up could be right around the corner. Bellinger was the NL Rookie of the Year.
What Would You Do With Ervin Santana?
After bouncing around for several years, it would appear as though Ervin Santana is right at home in Minnesota. He has flashed brilliance in his career, but he has been known to be inconsistent at times. Santana was selected to the All-Star Game in 2008 and 2017, nearly a decade apart from each other.
What Would You Do With Francisco Lindor?
In his first three years in the MLB, Francisco Lindor has wasted no time in leaving a huge impression on fans and the media. He has been selected to the All-Star Game twice in his career, in 2016 and 2017. Moreover, he took home a Gold Glove in 2016 and a Silver Slugger in 2017.
What Would You Do With Nolan Arenado?
You want to talk about an incredibly talented defensive player? Nolan Arenado has been awarded a Gold Glove in each of his first 5 years in the MLB. The guys completely shuts down the corner, and he swings a mean bat too. He has 3 Silver Slugger Awards and he’s a 3-time All-Star.
What Would You Do With Corey Kluber?
After entering the league in 2011, Corey Kluber has steadily improved his game en route to being considered one of the best players at his position. The last two seasons have seen him selected to the All-Star Game, and he has taken home 2 Cy Youngs in his career.
What Would You Do With Chris Sale?
For the last 6 seasons, Chris Sale has found himself recognized as an amazing talent by being selected to the All-Star Game each year. He began his career in Chicago before coming to Boston and taking things to the next level. He led the AL in strikeouts in 2015 and 2017.
What Would You Do With Luis Severino?
The Yankees will always find a way to bring the best talent in baseball out to New York, and Luis Severino is proving to be a special player for the team. He has been with the Yankees his entire career, and in 2017, he was selected to his first All-Star Game. Like they need anymore great players.
What Would You Do With Andrelton Simmons?
Andrelton Simmons may not be known for swinging the biggest bat in the league, but the guy is a monster on defense, and he would be a huge upgrade for most teams in the league. He has been awarded 3 Gold Gloves in his career, but he has yet to make an All-Star Game.
