Vote For Ryno As Best 2nd Baseman Of The Past 20 Years

Vote for Ryno on this ESPN poll of the best players of the past 20 years, they will announce the winners on August 16th

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We need to get out the vote

To cancel out Joe Morgan’s votes against Ryno.

by Jody Jody Davis on Aug 11, 2009 4:29 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Vote Early and Often

Sandberg is leading by 5% as of 4;51 Arizona Time in the ESPN poll

by CUBFANINAZ on Aug 12, 2009 6:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Not to be picky but if the poll is the best for the past 20 years

It should be Biggio or Kent. A lot of Sandberg’s best years fall outside the 20 years. Since it is ESPN, I won’t vote anyway.

by rlpete on Aug 11, 2009 4:45 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

There was this guy named Alomar who was okay over the last 20.

And lo, when I pull up the link, there he is.

if this was still new to me, i wouldn't understand

by N Oakley on Aug 11, 2009 4:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

You are right

Kent and Biggio just came to mind first but Alomar is probably the best.

by rlpete on Aug 11, 2009 11:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I thought the same thing but

Im a Cubs fan and I want to see him win this little competition

"Okay, just so I understand it...in your wildest fantasy, you are in hell. And you are co-running a bed and breakfast with the devil."- Jim Halpert

by ryanbrixenivy on Aug 11, 2009 6:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I think playing in anytime in that 20 years, gives you the right to include your whole career in voting consideration.

But that’s just how I look at it.

Randy Wells. A product of the Roy Halladay School of Pitching, located in Toronto, Canada. Possible relocation.

by Cub Style on Aug 11, 2009 9:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Sandberg just ahead of Alomar

when I voted. Ryno has the Arizona vote so far.

A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings. ~Earl Wilson

by tucsoncubsfan on Aug 11, 2009 4:52 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

I Second That

by CUBFANINAZ on Aug 12, 2009 6:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Alomar gets my vote over Sandberg

Sandberg was a truly great player. But Robbie Alomar quite simply should go down as the greatest to ever play 2nd base in the history of the game. He is unmatched defensively, and his offensive game was also exceptional for many years. Is he a douche bag? Yes. But that wasn’t the question.

"Cubs will win 79 to 83 games." BLou (7/21/09)

by BLou on Aug 11, 2009 7:02 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

I don't like you.

I just wanted that on the record.

by paulucla on Aug 11, 2009 8:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

He..........

is right (IMHO). I love Ryno ut Alomar was better.

by timeforachange2009 on Aug 11, 2009 9:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Go with Alomar, Too

His combination of offense and defense was the best of any 2nd baseman in the last 20 years. Because Ryno had his great 1984 and 1985 seasons before 1989, I can’t consider Ryno to be in this discussion. Biggio played some years at catcher and in the outfield. I never was that impressed with Jeff Kent’s defense. Alomar would be my choice.

"The big possums walk late." - Harry Caray

by memphiscub on Aug 12, 2009 11:24 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Exactly. You can vote Alomar "over the last 20 years"

without worry of slighting the career of Ryno.

if this was still new to me, i wouldn't understand

by N Oakley on Aug 12, 2009 11:37 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Kent - Best Offensive 2B Since 1990

Jeff Kent had an OPS+ of 123. That was the best among players since 1990 who have had at least 5020 plate appearances and played at least 75% of their games at second base. Of course, I think Alomar was a better defensive player than Kent. I still give Alomar the nod as a better all-around player.

"The big possums walk late." - Harry Caray

by memphiscub on Aug 12, 2009 12:20 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs