He has a special bond with Alexei Ramirez, Dayan Viciedo, Adrian Nieto, who are also from Cuba, along with other Latinos on the team. Abreu, who was the Yankees prize return from the Houston Astros two winters ago in the Brian McCain trade, is a hard thrower with a big-league curveball and In 2001, Abreu led the NL in games played (162), and was third in walks (106), fourth in stolen bases (36) and doubles (48), and eighth in runs (118) and sacrifice flies (9). Abreu is known as "El Comedulce" in Venezuela. I never felt like I was watching a Hall of Famer when he was playing but he has a sneaky strong case thats based on being a really good offensive baseball player at a variety of aspects of the game while also being remarkably durable. [5] Abreu's first Major League hit was a single to right field as a pinch hitter against Bobby Jones of the New York Mets on September 24. Konerko was always overlooked, even as a player. Bobby and Josh share the same surname and profession, which is why they are always compared. The two Abreu shares a professional relationship with each other. Afterward, teammate Jimmy Rollins proclaimed Abreu the King of Venezuela.. September 28, 2014 in Maracay, Venezuela [34] He was designated for assignment on August 4 and officially released on August 10. Tony Gwynn is considered one of the greatest hitters in baseball history, and Abreus numbers are right there with him, save for the fact that he hit fewer singles. Finally, Hall of Fame voting is often a contest between contemporary players at the same position. Your elevator speech should be something along these lines: There have been better base stealers, run producers, home run hitters, and on base guys (although not many), but there has been virtually no one who excelled at all of them like Bobby Abreu. I know that isn't exactly my case, but I know I give her that preference.". The beautiful couple has two children, a son Dariel Eduardo Abreu and their daughter's name has not been disclosed to the public. [17] On September 18, Abreu hit two home runs and had 6 RBI in a game versus the Chicago White Sox and Javier Vzquez. Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. At the age of 16, he was signed as an amateur free agent by the Houston Astros. If he played any other era, he would be in the HOF! On September 12, 2006, Abreu drove in six runs in the first inning of the Yankees' 124 victory over the Tampa Bay Devil Rays. If you create a 98 Run/100 BB club, Abreu is one of just 7 players to achieve this 8 times (Bonds, Gehrig, Ruth, Thomas, Thome, and Williams are the others). Bobby > Helton. Yet despite routinely reaching traditional seasonal plateaus a .300 batting average (six times), 20 homers (nine times), 30 steals (six times), 100 runs scored and batted in (eight times apiece) he was ridiculously under-appreciated by the mainstream, making just two All-Star teams., Abreu is not a no-doubt Hall of Famer. It was Abreu's mother, Daisy Correa Diaz, who encouraged him to leave Cuba. Still, the collective viewpoint of the BBWAA (Baseball Writers Association of America) has been that Abreu was not Hall of Fame worthy. His name is Bobby Abreu. And, yes, Abreu scored more runs (1,453) than Gwynn (1,383). He still contributed 20 HR, 78 RBI, 88 Runs scored and 24 steals with a 118 OPS+. With 154 games played, Abreu finished a 13-year stretch in which he missed just 72 contests. He reached base more times than Tony Gwynn, and did so in fewer games and in fewer plate appearances. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. In that, his final baseball campaign, he hit .248 with a 97 OPS+ in 155 plate appearances. I don't know if I'm happy right now, but I'm content with where I am," Abreu said in Spanish. Abreu is on an impressive list of players with multiple seasons with 100 Runs and 100 Walks (six times) but Eddie Yost did it 5 times. Abreu, who has spent his entire Bobby Abreu had a .291 average over his career. ve, High School: Aragua (Aragua, Venezuela), Debut: PIT 0 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB, Last Game: Danny Pudi And Wife Bridget Showalter Pudi Relationship With Two Children. Abreu is one of those players who was sneaky good. [12] He also led the NL for the month in slugging average (.792), on-base percentage (.535), and walks (30) and was tied for the league lead with 30 RBI. I'm definitely not satisfied just being here. Larry Walker Is In the Hall of Fame, Overcoming the Coors Field Bias, Marvin Miller: Cooperstowns Greatest Snub No More, Cooperstowns Greatest Speech (N)ever Made, Wally Schang: 3-Time World Series Champion Backstop, Not in the Hall of Fame. A more exclusive club is 280 HRs and 400 SB of which Abreu is 1 of 5. I can see why he is not in but he is a very good candidate! Bob Kelly Abreu was born on March 11, 1974, in Maracay, Venezuela. [37] He was called back up to the majors on September 9, 2014. 3rd year on BBWAA ballot in 2021: Received 8.6% of the vote in 2022. I might not dive. [20] In 2009, he led the AL in errors by an outfielder, with 8. Although, as we saw earlier, Abreu didnt have a high percentage of Extra Bases Taken, he did swipe 400 bases while only being caught 128 times (a not-great but solid 76% success rate). Kenny Lofton, Luis Gonzalez, Brian Giles, Jim Edmonds, Johnny Damon, and Lance Berkman all appeared on the Hall of Fame ballot one time and received less than 5% of the vote, eliminating them from consideration on future ballots. Of these, five are in the National Baseball Hall of Fame.[2]. On the field, they would be #1 and #2). He was the Astros Minor League Player of the Year in 1996 and made his Major League debut on September 1, 1996, against the Pittsburgh Pirates. "You know, we definitely going to miss him. "I'll be happy when my family gets to the United States, when my son gets here, and we are all together. However, he reached base just 37 times more than Harold Baines, who. Because of his special abilities and capabilities, his career blossomed quickly. Edmonds only played as many as 120 games (not 150) in 11 seasons. His 105 OPS+, while still above league average, was his lowest as a full-time player. In the ALCS against Abreus former team (the Yankees), however, he hit just .160 with a .276 OBP. There are 11 players with more TOB that are not yet in the Hall: Rose, three not yet eligible players (Albert Pujols, Adrian Beltre, and Miguel Cabrera), four PED-linked players (Bonds, Alex Rodriguez, Rafael Palmeiro, Sheffield, Manny Ramirez), Omar Vizquel, and Rusty Staub. Later, he found his passion and chose sport as a career, and now he is a successful player. If youre not going to drive in a run but take your free base instead, its good to be able to score after taking the walk. Certainly, its easier to make room for a player like Abreu if youre a PED hard-liner (although these names arent really in order, Ive put Alex Rodriguez and Manny Ramirez because of their PED links. [40][41] In 2009, he led the American League in percent of pitches taken at 67.5%,[42] while also having the fourth lowest percentage of swinging at the first pitch at 9.5%. In His Final Season, Has CC Sabathia Crossed the Hall of Fame Finish Line? What Abreu has is something that is slowly but surely being recognized throughout the game and that is the ability to get on base. When his career ended, after the 2014 season with the Mets, he had accumulated some highly respectable career numbers, even if they dont scream Cooperstown in neon lights. Although he has not talked about his parents, he has shared a close relationship with his mother. Abreu, 37, vehemently disagrees with that opinion. [16] The six RBIs tied Gil McDougald's 55-year franchise record for most in one inning (McDougald batted in six runs in one inning in 1951, his rookie season). Abreu was listed on 2020 Baseball Hall of Fame balloting; other than Derek Jeter, he was the only first-year candidate to receive at least 5% of the vote,[46] enabling him to appear on the 2021 ballot, when he garnered 8.7%, thus qualifying him to appear on the 2022 ballot. [14] Philadelphia Daily News columnist Bill Conlin called the trade "the Great Gillick Giveaway" and declared it "an unvarnished disaster." As a result, his .486 SLG was just average for a 1B/DH in the last 25 years. He became the first player in Major League history to hit at least one home run in nine out of ten team games. He also hit a career-high 31 home runs and had a career-high 110 RBI. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. There was, however, another first-time candidate from the 2020 ballot who continues to deserve serious consideration. He could steal bases at a remarkable rate for a big man (220 pounds), winding up with 400 stolen bases. After making his Major League Baseball debut in September 1996, he opened the 1997 season as the Astros starting right fielder. In baseball history, there are 87 players who have logged at least 10,000 plate appearances. Embed from Getty Imageswindow.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'r9Tf2lFOQYxh5Nic2KF7VA',sig:'_jznwM5vfRNwDzWEbx31bGzqy5C0fG8GYVoz4ZjVp8Q=',w:'594px',h:'394px',items:'361597',caption: false ,tld:'com',is360: false })}); I absolutely do think Bobby Abreu is a HOFer. Not sure if this alters your opinion but Abreu and Barry Bonds are the only 2 players in MLB history with 400+ SB, 1,350+ RBI, and 1,400+ BB over a career. Feedback on our suggestions. They Consistent excellence deserves to be applauded., Eno Sarris, The Athletic (Jan. 8, 2023). Luis Tiant Turns 80: Will He Ever Make the Hall of Fame? "A part of my family is still there, but thank God, my mom, dad, my sister and my brother-in-law are at a safe place. "Happy? He debuts his MLB career with the Chicago sox. Jose Abreu Chicago White Sox MLB Original Autographed Items, Topps Bobby Abreu Baseball Sports Trading Cards & Accessories, Topps Jose Ramirez 2014 Season Baseball Sports Trading Cards & Accessories; Additional site navigation. Abreu is a two-time All-Star, and has won a On Jaws, Abreu is somewhere above Enos Slaughter, but behind Reggie Smith Sam Crawford and Larry Walker, all of whom are similar players. In this program, the children got jerseys, coupons for concessions, and chances to meet Abreu on the field during batting practice. Hes getting overlooked. He had 13 consecutive seasons in which he logged over 150 games and was a positive contributor (at least offensively) in all of those 13 campaigns. [11] He finished the season with a .301 average, 30 home runs, and 105 RBI, and ranked among the National League top five in five offensive categories: runs (fourth, 118) -- the third time in six years that he scored 118 runs, doubles (fourth, 47), stolen bases (third, 40a career high), walks (second, 127a career high) and on-base percentage (fifth, .428). He was selected by the Tampa Bay Devil Rays, who duplicated Houstons mistake by trading him on the same day to the Philadelphia Phillies for shortstop Kevin Stocker. Abreu wanted to give back as soon as he joined the White Sox, and O'Reilly-Riordan mentioned the organization's knowledge of a special relationship Abreu Is there a Hall of Fame Case for Francisco Rodriguez? Its pretty simple. Only once (by Silver Slugger) was he recognized as the best-hitting right fielder in his league. But for now, I just dont have Abreu in my Top 10 on this ballot. [3] He had his first official at-bat the following day against the St. Louis Cardinals when he flied out to left field as a pinch hitter in the top of the sixth inning. If youre a mild Hall of Fame enthusiast, you might have read something like this in the postscript of the January 2019 BBWAA election of four players: the ballot is much less clogged in the next two years, with Derek Jeter the only obvious Hall of Famer becoming eligible in 2020 and no obvious candidates in 2021. If you read those exact words, thanks for visiting Cooperstown Cred. I stand by those words, that Jeter was the only obvious Hall of Famer among those who became first-time eligible in 2020 and that there was no obvious inductee among the newcomers for 2021. Spider-Man: Does Torii Hunter Have a Hall of Fame Case? He and his wife, Yusmary, are believed to have left Cuba in the middle of the night sometime last summer and made their way to Haiti to begin Abreu's process of becoming eligible to sign with a Major League club. While they do not share a blood relation, they are still connected by their surname and professional career. Twice when walking 100 times, Abreu fell just shy of 100 runs (99 scored in 2003, 98 in 2006). Nine players who arent in the Hall have done it 4 times. Among right fielders, this is 19th best alltime, and he is one of 191 players as of 2023 with a WAR over 60.[44][45]. Tony Gwynn, like Abreu, was a portly left-handed batter who nonetheless stole 300+ bases, but he was a slap hitter who couldn't stay in the lineup. [35][36] However, just four days later on August 14, the Mets re-signed Abreu to another minor league contract. Alex Rodriguez broke the record shared by Abreu and McDougald by driving in seven runs in the sixth inning of 2009 regular season finale, also against Tampa Bay. General Manager Pat Gillick, citing the need for financial flexibility, dealt Abreu to the New York Yankees on July 30th in a package for four minor leaguers who never amounted to anything in Major League Baseball. Abreu also flirted with a Triple Crown a few times. He is expected to be the successor to Or at least a case against him. They say I dont play hard. Besides Bonds, the 12 others are not just Hall of Famers but almost all first-ballot Hall of Famers (Lou Gehrig, Babe Ruth, Frank Thomas, Jim Thome, Ted Williams, Henderson, Joe Morgan, Mickey Mantle, Jimmie Foxx, Mel Ott, Schmidt and Jeff Bagwell). So we look to OPS+. He also set career lows (as a full-timer) with 8 HR, 60 RBI, and 54 Runs. Win Expectancy, Run Expectancy, and Leverage Index calculations provided by Tom Tango of InsideTheBook.com, and co-author of The Book: Playing the Percentages in Baseball. Its a spot in the order where the player is expected to drive in runs. Become a Stathead & surf this site ad-free. The team ran out of days to finish the season. His .335 career-high average that season ranked third in the National League and was the highest posted by a Phillies player since outfielder Tony Gonzlez hit .339 in 1967. The Houston Astros finalized a deal with free agent first baseman Jos Abreu for three years, the team announced Monday night. When all was said and done a respectable .279 average with 2340 hits, 439 homers, 1412 rbis, .841 ops but only a 28 WAR. Hes one of only seven players with 250+ HR and 350+ SB. Lofton only played 150 games twice and only made it to 130 games 9 times. The other two are Darrell Evans and Eddie Yost. Lets take a look at Abreus statistics in comparison with several other outfielders who hit the Hall of Fame ballot in the last 13 years. Andruw Jones has been on six ballots and, despite 10 Gold Gloves to go with his respectable power numbers, barely cleared 5% in his first two turns on the ballot. Abreu was courted by several teams, but he eventually signed a six-year, $68 million deal with the White Sox in October. He is expected to be the successor to Paul Konerko at first base. Even though he has not mentioned their name, fans have identified them as his mother and sister, as it is tagged as family. Bobby Abreu has never won a World Series. J.D. With the Phillies, Abreu never got a chance to perform in the postseason. Himself, Barry and Bobby, and Derek Jeter. At 39, Abreu could not find a job in 2013 and then spent the 2014 season mostly as a pinch-hitter for the New York Mets. Meanwhile, his Instagram includes a post where he celebrates Christmas and new year with two pretty ladies. [21], Though Abreu stated that he enjoyed his season with the Angels and was credited with helping many of the team's younger players to improve their swings and patience at the plate,[22] he turned down a two-year, $16million extension on his contract on October 15. East; they were matched up in the ALDS against Jim Leylands Detroit Tigers. I dont go strictly by WAR; I use it as a guide to further study. It's 1:45 p.m. on a Friday afternoon at Camelback Ranch, almost two hours after the day's workout has ended, and the only sounds at the facility are coming from souped-up trucks, sports cars pulling out of the players' parking lot and those poor balls being crushed by Abreu's bat. In his first two seasons in Anaheim, Abreu continued to be a useful player with the bat, posting a 118 OPS+. Bobby Abreu was underappreciated as a player; is his Hall of Fame case also getting overlooked? Abreu dated former Miss Universe Alicia Machado; the couple later split, calling off their engagement.[47]. The single traditional statistic that correlates best with run production is OBP. In 58 games down the stretch of the 06 campaign, he slashed .330/.419/.507 with 7 HR and 42 RBI. Quick: can you remember one notable thing Bobby Abreu ever did in his 20 postseason games? In 2000, he finished fourth in the league in triples (10), sixth in doubles (42), seventh in walks (100), and ninth in OBP (.416). He really could bat in any of the top 5 spots and be productive as proof he both scored 100 runs and/or 100 RBI in season 8 times. Jose Abreu of the Chicago White Sox hits an RBI single during the ninth inning against the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field on September 15, 2022 in Cleveland, Ohio. [31] He was released before the season on March 27. However, I do also think there are a great many of his peers (both currently on the ballot, recently purged from it, and coming in the upcoming years) who I feel have better cases. 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Overall, in what started off as a mediocre season, the left-handed-hitting Venezuelan hit .297 with a .424 OBP. [4] After a few more appearances as a pinch hitter or late inning defensive replacement, he made his first start in left field against the Colorado Rockies on September 6, going hitless in four at-bats with two strikeouts. [32], On March 31, 2014, Abreu signed a minor league deal with the New York Mets. Likewise, in 2014, he won the AL Rookie of the Year Award and Silver Slugger Award in 2014 and 2018. Please follow Cooperstown Cred on Twitter @cooperstowncred. He grew up playing stickball in his hometown Turnero, an impoverished village in the north-central part of the country. "I've had a lot of people next to me helping me out and teaching me things so I can get a better idea of how Major League Baseball is like.". In the present day, his performance hasn't dropped. Abreu said he lives a quiet life off the field. [28] He was designated for assignment on August 1, 2012. Objectivity is the most important thing. He was announced as a pinch hitter but did not get to bat because he was subsequently pinch hit for himself with Mike Simms. Bobby Abreu. Does Jorge Posada Deserve a Closer Look for the Hall of Fame? At not quite his best (with the Yankees, Angels, Dodgers, and Mets), he was a solid starting player turned DH and pinch-hitter. Billy Pierce: Star from the 1950s on the Golden Days Hall of Fame Ballot, Ken Boyer: Underappreciated Star, Hall of Fame Candidate, Ichiro Suzukis Uniquely Superb Hall of Fame Career. Bryan Abreu was born in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, on April 22, 1997. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. ". Abreu was the 2004 recipient of the Phillies Community Service award and the Phillies' representative for MLB's Roberto Clemente Award. Many thanks to him. But with open slots on my ballot, I decided to vote for him, hoping voters give him a closer look in the future., Rustin Dodd,The Athletic (Jan. 8, 2023), In each of his first three seasons, Abreu was never top 10, but over the course of those three seasons, he was the sixth-best player in baseball by Wins Above Replacement. Abreu is currently tracking at 19.5% on all public ballots so far based on the 2023 Hall of Fame ballot tracker in his fourth year on the ballot. It's also available for football, basketball and hockey. His love for baseball grew from childhood only. He got 40.6% of the vote in his 8th turn on the ballot this past January. Abreus strongest case is that he stole vastly more bases than most of the other hitters with a higher OPS+. WebGet the latest news, stats, videos, highlights and more about right fielder Bobby Abreu on ESPN. Meanwhile, his friends are like the lights on the side of the road as they brighten the walkway and make the stroll enjoyable. Abreu (illness) joined the White Sox in Houston ahead of the team's American League Divisional Series with the Astros, but he's uncertain to start in Game 1 on Plus, theres this remarkable comparison between Abreu and another left-handed-swinging right fielder, the late Hall of Famer Tony Gwynn: Thats a different way of saying that Abreus career .395 on-base percentage was superior to Gwynns .388 career OBP, despite the eight-time batting champion having a huge edge in batting average (.338 to .291). Woah raising the bar for your future pun intended analysis of HoF worthy (or not) players. Data Provided By Those three: Barry Bonds, Rickey Henderson and Bobby Abreu From 1998 to 2004, Abreu produced an average slash line of .308/.416/.525, with a low bWAR of 5.2 and a high of 6.6 (average of 5.9). He had 291 HR and 414 SB. The other guys who did it are shoe-ins for the HallBobby should be too, especially among those who have the anti-steroid mentality. In Abreus final season in the Bronx (under new manager Joe Girardi), the team missed the playoffs for the first time since 1993. Scores from any date in Major League history, Minor, Foreign, College, & Black Baseball, Frequently Asked Questions about MLB and Baseball, Subscribe to Stathead Baseball: Get your first month FREE. But I hope to have them soon near me, and we can do an interview together. [27], On May 4, 2012, Abreu signed a contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers. One more thingBobby was always happy, loved the fans, and smiled everyday at the Park. Staub, beloved by fans of the Montreal Expos and New York Mets, is one of those players from the 1970s that some people feel deserved a closer look at the Hall. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. We can start by saying that one of Abreus assets is that he was a reliable contributor to his teams. Not bad, but nothing that augments a Cooperstown resume. The slugger isn't worried. He makes his professional baseball debut in 1996. If a players WAR is surprisingly high (like Abreus), thats a beacon that tells me that more analysis is required. It was on July 11, 2005, at Comerica Park, that Abreu finally gained nationwide fame. In Turmero, Aragua State, Venezuela the player was born on March 11, 1974. The low WAR is based mostly on poor fielding metrics and the fact that, statistically speaking, he didnt run at all. Total Zone Rating and initial framework for Wins above Replacement calculations provided by Sean Smith. He was voted a starter in the NL outfield for the All-Star Game, finishing second in fan voting, behind St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Jim Edmonds. In 2001, he was the Honorary Chairman for the American Red Cross Blood Drive. Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. I cant recall thinking or hearing a case for him as an all-time luminary among right fielder., Alex Speier, Boston Globe,(Jan. 10, 2023), Theres usually one guy on every Hall of Fame ballot who has me absolutely stumped. He was the Astros Minor League Player of the Year in 1996 and made his Major League debut on September 1, 1996, against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Bryan Abreu is a baseball player whose relation to Bobby Abreu and Jose Abreu has raised confusion among the people. I play every day. In 1996, Abreu was the Astros Minor League Player of the Year earning him a September call up. Boy Home Runs have taken over the game and Bobby hit 288 of them! Despite only 15 home runs, he drove in 107 and scored 98 while drawing an MLB-best 124 bases on balls. WebRelated sponsored items. Javascript is required for the selection of a player. One could argue that is not the case because he is on the Hall of Fame ballot. Still, According to the website Wikileaks they mentioned that Brian and Bobby Abreu play baseball, their profession is the same, but they are not related. Flix Hernndez: No Longer a Future King of Cooperstown. Will Lou Whitaker Join Alan Trammell in the Hall of Fame? Abreus TOB total is 46th best among these 87; hes ahead of Lou Brock, Mike Schmidt, Roberto Alomar, Eddie Mathews, Roberto Clemente, and 20 other Hall of Famers. Walker only managed to play 150 games once in his career. Without going into detail, I would say that, if you were to rank players from the 1990s and 2000s, virtually nobody would rank Abreu ahead of Vladdy or Ichiro. Hed have 3000 hits easily. In the end, I couldnt ignore that he finished his career with more WAR, homers, stolen bases, and a better OPS than more than half of the current Hall of Fame outfielders. Bobbys 20 something point advantage in OBP was just as valuable as Vlads 50 point advantage in slugging, because Vlad made outs at a higher rate than Bobby, and was on base at a lower rate. The thing is, JAWS has him very highly rated. [6] He finished his first season with five hits in 22 at-bats. The White Sox attempted to re-sign Jos Abreu to keep him on the South Side in 2023, according to the All-Star first baseman. Here is the problem with the Hall of Fame Case for Bobby Abreu: whats the elevator pitch? HOUSTON (AP) Jos Abreu and the World Series champion Astros agreed to a $58.5 million, three-year contract Monday, adding another powerful bat to Houstons lineup. [43], In 2,425 games over 18 seasons, Abreu posted a .291 batting average (2,470-for-8,480) with 1,453 runs, 574 doubles, 59 triples, 288 home runs, 1,363 RBI, 400 stolen bases, 1,476 bases on balls, .395 on-base percentage and .475 slugging percentage. Abreu would have become the Yankees' regular designated hitter, but Burnett vetoed the trade. Has Yadier Molina Successfully Framed His Hall of Fame Case? And when it comes to baseball, it's the same routine: baseball, baseball and more baseball.". Its great that Larry Walker made it in but no Lofton, Jones and Edmonds makes it hard for more modern voters to put a check by his name. He was born on January 29, 1987, in Cruces, Cuba. Abreu had no shortage of suitors when he defected from Cuba in 2013 -- and for good reason. With an estimated 40% of the votes reported, Abreu has earned 19.8% of the vote, having flipped 11 voters from no to yes. He wont be anywhere close to the 75% needed to make the Hall of Fame but hell stick around on the ballot for a while. He signed a contract with the Astros as an international free agent. While much of the attention among Phillies fans was on how newcomers to the ballot Jimmy Rollins and Ryan Howard fared, it is worth noting where one of their former teammates, Bobby Abreu, landed. There was grumbling in Philly that Abreu was overpaid and that he didnt play hard enough. I would be one of those people, particularly in regard to Edmonds, who won 8 Gold Gloves and was a significant postseason performer. "The biggest home run I've ever hit is still in Cuba. Even at 37, he contributed 21 stolen bases, his 13th season with at least 20. So I keep on working every day, and I don't get tired of it. How about a case for Konerko? Bobby Abreu is that guy on this ballot Even looking back, purely from a statistical standpoint, I dont see any year when Abreu was really a top-end MVP candidate When Abreu was playing, I would call him the MBGPIBH Most Boring Good Player In Baseball History. Regardless, he is the single child in the family. I think not. 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