Making Your '00 Face: Final position player
With the '00's almost behind us, it's time to take a look back and work together to make a BCB All Decade team for the '00s. Each day, we'll tackle a new position, and we'll have our 25 man roster complete sometime around the 1st of the year.
Here are the players we've selected so far:
First Base: Prince Fielder
Second Base: Rickie Weeks
Shortstop: J.J. Hardy
Third Base: Bill Hall
Corner Outfield: Ryan Braun
Center Field: Mike Cameron
Corner Outfield: Geoff Jenkins
Catcher: Damian Miller
Bench IF: Craig Counsell
Bench C: Mike Rivera
Bench COF: Carlos Lee
Bench OF: Scott Podsednik
#1 SP: Ben Sheets
Closer: Francisco Cordero
Voting for our #2 starter opened yesterday and will close at 4 pm tomorrow. Today, we'll select our final bench player. Because we have a backup at every position among our first four bench players, our final bench spot can be filled by any of the remaining candidates at any position. Follow the jump for their stats, then cast your vote in the poll below.
NOTE: Because Thursday and Friday are holidays, this poll will remain open a little longer than usual. You have until Saturday at 4 pm to cast your vote.
Seasons as a Brewer: 4, 2003-2006
Slash line as a Brewer: .284/.361/.393
UZR (Fielding) as a Brewer: -1.1 runs
WAR as a Brewer: 5.8
Seasons as a Brewer: 2, 2000-2001*
Slash line as a Brewer: .242/.352/.480
UZR (Fielding) as a Brewer: n/a**
WAR as a Brewer: 4
* - Burnitz was also a Brewer from 1996-1999, but those stats aren't reflected here.
** - FanGraphs only has UZR data dating back to 2002, so Burnitz has no data.
Seasons as a Brewer: 2, 2000-2001
Slash line as a Brewer: .222/.303/.268
WAR as a Brewer: 0.6
Seasons as a Brewer: 1, 2007
Slash line as a Brewer: .278/.296/.403
WAR as a Brewer: -1
Seasons as a Brewer: 2, 2008-2009
Slash line as a Brewer: .244/.329/.315
WAR as a Brewer: 2.1
Seasons as a Brewer: 3, 2004-2005, 2008
Slash line as a Brewer: ..248/.351/.526
UZR (Fielding) as a Brewer: -9.1 runs
WAR as a Brewer: 1.7
Seasons as a Brewer: 3, 2000-2002
Slash line as a Brewer: .261/.324/.434
UZR (Fielding) as a Brewer: +4.7 runs*
WAR as a Brewer: 5.8
* - FanGraphs only has UZR data dating back to 2002, so only Hernandez's 2002 season is included here.
Seasons as a Brewer: 3, 2000-2002*
Slash line as a Brewer: .281/.348/.374
UZR (Fielding) as a Brewer: -2.7 runs**
WAR as a Brewer: 1.8
* - Loretta was also a Brewer from 1995-1999, but those numbers aren't included here.
** - Again, FanGraphs only has UZR data from 2002 forward, so only Loretta's 2002 season is included here.
Seasons as a Brewer: 3, 2000-2002*
Slash line as a Brewer: .251/.327/.384
UZR (Fielding) as a Brewer: -6.9 runs**
WAR as a Brewer: 2.9
* - Belliard was also a Brewer in 1998 and 1999. All stats here only reflect his performance from 2000-2009.
** - FanGraphs only has UZR dating back to 2002, so Belliard's 2000 and 2001 performances are not reflected in this total.
Seasons as a Brewer: 3, 2002-2004
Slash line as a Brewer: .257/.344/.448
UZR (Fielding) as a Brewer: -0.9 runs
WAR as a Brewer: 3.1
Seasons as a Brewer: 2, 2002-2003
Slash line as a Brewer: .271/.340/.392
UZR (Fielding) as a Brewer: -6.7 runs
WAR as a Brewer: 2.6
Seasons as a Brewer: 2, 2004-2005
Slash line as a Brewer: .256/.337/.400
UZR (Fielding) as a Brewer: +8.2 runs
WAR as a Brewer: 1.2
Seasons as a Brewer: 4, 2000-2003
Slash line as a Brewer: .276/.366/.536
UZR (Fielding) as a Brewer: -10.6 runs*
WAR as a Brewer: 10.2
* - FanGraphs only has UZR data since 2002, so this number does not reflect Sexson's 2000 and 2001 performances.
Seasons as a Brewer: 2, 2004-2005
Slash line as a Brewer: .289/.376/.464
UZR (Fielding) as a Brewer: -12.3 runs
WAR as a Brewer: 4.6
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STOP VOTING FOR RICHIE SEXSON!
RUSSELL BRANYAN CAN PLAY MORE POSITIONS AND SO WOULD ACTUALLY GET PLAYING TIME ON THIS HYPOTHETICAL TEAM!
Why are you taking this so seriously?
Sexson meant more to the Brewers then Branyan ever did. Yes if this was a real team, Sexson would never play, but wait, this team sucks! The Brewers were terrible for the first 7 years of the decade and Sexson was one of the bright spots during that terrible time.
by Berlin Saints on Dec 22, 2009 7:41 PM CST up reply actions
Because Branyan was super-awesome!
It’s not like I would actually be pissed if Branyan loses. I won’t go grumping around my house and throw things around. I just have always liked Russell Branyan. And if we were just going for best players, regardless of whether/where they would actually play, then we probably would just vote for Burnitz or Sexson or Branyan or someone to play catcher, because god knows we haven’t had any real good catchers this decade.
Why wouldn't we take it seriously?
Do you not follow this place?
This is a VERY serious matter.
I was drunk. Sue me.
by Dikembe Meiztombo on Dec 23, 2009 1:19 AM CST up reply actions 2 recs
!!!!

Looking to buy: General Manager Deputy Badge
by Bush League All Star on Dec 23, 2009 1:37 AM CST up reply actions
Seriously People…. We need Russel The Muscle and his left handed bat on this team…
by Saberilliterate on Dec 22, 2009 6:40 PM CST up reply actions
I believe it's Ruscle
Cards Announcers On Gamel's First Career HR, "That’s all they need is another home run hitter".
that requires a bit of stretching
"I'll be glad to have Ryan help if he wants to. I'll give him a badge and he can be my deputy."
-Sheriff Melvin
by sowingwildoats on Dec 24, 2009 2:12 AM CST up reply actions
Next person to vote for Sexson gets banned
E: George 4 (5, throw, throw, throw, throw).
by Jordan M on Dec 22, 2009 6:41 PM CST reply actions 1 recs
You can see how people voted on their user profiles.
And before you figure it out yourselves…ummmm….I voted for Sexson. I immediately regretted it. I was seduced by his WAR and triple-slash stats. I hope you can find it in your hearts to forgive me.
by Cheeseandcorn on Dec 22, 2009 7:04 PM CST up reply actions
What about Loretta?
This team needs more grit.
What begins in fear usually ends in folly.
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Dec 23, 2009 7:01 AM CST up reply actions
or Sheffield
this team needs more quit.
"I like Suppan"
- Noah J. on 12/22/09
by molitorfan on Dec 23, 2009 7:24 AM CST up reply actions 2 recs
Sexson
for the win
"If we want to sign a Type A free agent, we would lose a second-round pick, but we don't have a way to get picks back. Our whole Draft process needs to be redone."
~Doug Melvin
Gotta be Sexson.
In 2 of his 3 full seasons, he hit 45HR’s and drove in over 120 RBI’s. Not too many seasons like that outside of Prince this decade…
by Brew Town Boozer on Dec 22, 2009 8:15 PM CST reply actions
I had to go with Lo
I like versatility. That is all.
I was drunk. Sue me.
by Dikembe Meiztombo on Dec 22, 2009 8:16 PM CST reply actions
I cannot argue with a vote for Mark Loretta
For anything. Even if it’s for the worst player award. Loretta deserves to win something.
Cards Announcers On Gamel's First Career HR, "That’s all they need is another home run hitter".
I went with branyan
position flexibility mainly. But I can fully understand the Sexson vote
"That's not a weird stat. Rickie is a run-scorer," Yost said. "It doesn't matter. It doesn't matter," Yost told reporters. "See, you guys have no concept. He's a run-scorer. So there's nothing weird about it. That's what he does."
What position flexibility did/does Russ have? 1b/3b?
This is why I went with Lo.
I was drunk. Sue me.
by Dikembe Meiztombo on Dec 23, 2009 1:17 AM CST up reply actions
Yes
For the MI, we already have a guy on the team. Branyon can back up both CI positions.
"That's not a weird stat. Rickie is a run-scorer," Yost said. "It doesn't matter. It doesn't matter," Yost told reporters. "See, you guys have no concept. He's a run-scorer. So there's nothing weird about it. That's what he does."
KL:
pleasepleasepleaseplease change the position of branyan and sexson on this poll.
"I'll be glad to have Ryan help if he wants to. I'll give him a badge and he can be my deputy."
-Sheriff Melvin
by sowingwildoats on Dec 22, 2009 11:38 PM CST reply actions
Sexson the Muscle
Branyan PA/HR with the Brewers: 16.45
Sexson PA/HR with the Brewers: 16.37
Except his OBP was about 30 points higher, and he sustained it over about 1500 more PA. I’ll take Richie for the clutch 3TO spot.
Ryan Braun: He loves it.
I voted for Branyan
If his only position on the team is to hit balls into Lake Michigan for batting practice, I am all for it.
Looking to buy: General Manager Deputy Badge
by Bush League All Star on Dec 23, 2009 1:39 AM CST reply actions
toughest vote yet
The Muscle, Overbay, and Sexson.
I went Branyan. Branyan hit dingers!
PensBurgh penalty - Lavender - 2 Minutes for Not Being Gronk Enough.
Its Sex,
son.
"If we want to sign a Type A free agent, we would lose a second-round pick, but we don't have a way to get picks back. Our whole Draft process needs to be redone."
~Doug Melvin
by Charlie Marlow on Dec 23, 2009 10:50 AM CST reply actions
smooth operator
"I'll be glad to have Ryan help if he wants to. I'll give him a badge and he can be my deputy."
-Sheriff Melvin
by sowingwildoats on Dec 24, 2009 2:13 AM CST up reply actions


































