Here is yet another All-'something' team that is just one guys opinion. I find it hard to be objective when it comes to guys that are still playing. We live in a 'what have you done for me lately' society, so recent accomplishments often weigh on our minds more so that things that happened only a few years ago. All that being said, here is my All-Decade Team for the Boston Red Sox.
The easiest of course is catcher. There has only been one (no offense to Doug Mirabelli) and that is Jason Varitek (Tek) the captain. At first, I'm going with Yooooouuuuuk! He may be a new comer, but he is lighting it up. Second goes to Dustin Pedroia and that is mainly because who else is there? Shortstop goes to Nomar. He put up good numbers in the late 90's and early 2000's. He was once considered one of the 3 best shortstops in the game. Third is tough. I gave the nod to Lowell, one major factor being that he has the best fielding percentage for a third baseman of all time. That's all time. Ever. Bill Mueller came in a close second for his accomplishments during the first championship season. Unfortunately, left field has to go to Manny. Aside from 'Manny being Manny' and his disrespect for the game, fans and teammates at the end of his tenure in Boston, he put up some amazing numbers. Center goes to another traitor in Johnny Damon. Who else are you going to give it to? You can't give it to Coco, all you can do is hope Jacoby sticks around and continues to improve. Right goes to Trot Nixon. The Designated hitter is another easy one, going to Big Papi David Ortiz. No explanation needed.
Pitching: I suppose the ace would be Pedro for what he did in the early part of the decade. Other starting pitchers include long-timer Tim Wakefield, bloody-sock Curt Schilling, Derek Lowe and current ace Josh Beckett. The closer role no doubtedly goes to Jonathan Paplebon.
How's this for a batting order:
Johnny Damon
Dustin Pedroia
Nomar Garciaparra
Manny Ramirez
David Ortiz
Kevin Youkilis
Trot Nixon
Mike Lowell
Jason Varitek
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