07-14-2009, 02:45 PM
I love Coldneck, but his wording is just plain wrong. You can say Manny has had a "much better" career than, say, Bernie Williams. But Manny and Sosa are actually quite close: both absolute superstars, both PED users.
A lot of guys rank players on how consistent they play. Manny was more consistent.
A lot of guys rank players on how good they were at their peak. Sammy had a better peak.
Sammy hit over 60 home runs <i>three times</i>. Manny's never come close to that; his career high is 45. He's hit 40 homers in a season just 4 times.
Sammy won an MVP, something Manny has never done (his highest finish was 3rd).
Manny won 2 rings because Theo is smarter than Hendry.
Sammy's 2001 season: 64 HR 160 RBI .328/.437/.737
146 runs scored, 425 total bases
Manny has never had a season remotely close to that, although he's had some great ones, including his 165 RBI year in Cleveland.
I'd say, if anything, they're remarkably similar.
A lot of guys rank players on how consistent they play. Manny was more consistent.
A lot of guys rank players on how good they were at their peak. Sammy had a better peak.
Sammy hit over 60 home runs <i>three times</i>. Manny's never come close to that; his career high is 45. He's hit 40 homers in a season just 4 times.
Sammy won an MVP, something Manny has never done (his highest finish was 3rd).
Manny won 2 rings because Theo is smarter than Hendry.
Sammy's 2001 season: 64 HR 160 RBI .328/.437/.737
146 runs scored, 425 total bases
Manny has never had a season remotely close to that, although he's had some great ones, including his 165 RBI year in Cleveland.
I'd say, if anything, they're remarkably similar.
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