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Wounded Bear

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5. Certainly the best "classic" lineup of players before the modern era...

Reply to True Dough (Original post)

Mon Apr 10, 2023, 06:13 PM

Apr 2023

In baseball, "lineup" implies batting order, and both leagues have the DH rule now. But if you're not going to include any players from after the 90's, perhaps the DH should not be part of it.

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Best starting lineup of all time [View all] True Dough Apr 2023 OP

I wouldn't make a vociferous argument against it (nt) Hugh_Lebowski Apr 2023 #1

Ted Williams not being in that lineup is eyebrow raising Docreed2003 Apr 2023 #2

Excellent line-up an American League team with a DH. brush Apr 2023 #3

Aaron is a better fielder Casady1 Apr 2023 #4

Certainly the best "classic" lineup of players before the modern era... Wounded Bear Apr 2023 #5

Did ChatGPT have a suggestion for starting pitcher as well? NotASurfer Apr 2023 #6

Aaron as DH? Might get some disagreement from the purists. dem4decades Apr 2023 #7

I think I'd substitute Ted Williams for Henderson, and Joe Morgan for Robinson. rsdsharp Apr 2023 #8

The omission of Roberto Clemente invalidates that lineup. FSogol Apr 2023 #9

Agreed YDogg Apr 2023 #14

No way hammering Hank is one of the best 9 hitters... JT45242 Apr 2023 #10

Highest WAR by position 303squadron Apr 2023 #11

No room for Pete Rose? Mr.Bill Apr 2023 #12

Even ChatGPT True Dough Apr 2023 #13

Checking his palm prints on his betting receipts 303squadron Apr 2023 #15

I'd Have Ted Williams As DH ProfessorGAC Apr 2023 #16