NAME: Nomar Garciaparra
POSITION: Shortstop
WHY IS HE HERE? Arguably the best shortstop in team history, Garciaparra won the 1997 A.L. Rookie of the Year, was an All Star five times with the Red Sox and won a Silver Slugger. He led the league in batting average twice, as well as hits, doubles and triples once each. Garciaparra was one of the few players still active when this set was released.
WOULD I PUT HIM IN IN 2001? Absolutely. He was still playing at the time, but he looked like a future Hall of Famer and was the biggest star on the team.
ANY BETTER CHOICES IN 2001? As I said, he is arguably the best shortstop in team history and the only players with potential cases above him will be here later.
WOULD I PUT HIM IN NOW? Yes. He put up another couple of All Star seasons after this set was released. He still has an argument for best shortstop in team history.
ANY BETTER CHOICES NOW? I would not take Nomar out, but I would definitely include Xander Bogaerts, another player who would have a possible argument as best shortstop in team history.
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