September, 2009
When Asher and Keith went over their Top 200 Lists this summer, they were actually
quite surprised at the similarities between the two lists, given their different valuation of players
and the different methodology for their rankings. Still, there are indeed differences, and
what better way to break the ice in discussing them than to examine the highest
three players Keith has ranked that do not appear on Asher's list at all? In
order, they are Elmer Flick, whom Keith ranked as the 111th-best player of
all-time, Nomar Garciaparra (#129), and Bill Terry (#167). Asher can
apparently name 200 superior players to this trio, but
Keith just doesn't see it.
Of course, if you ask Asher, he'll tell you that issue isn't that Keith doesn't see it, but rather that Keith doesn't get it.
Our most recent Top 200 list was supposed to be unveiled in July of 2007. Perhaps it is a testament to what a task ranking the top 200 players of all time can be that it took over two years beyond the purported release date to bring you this list. And even with over two years of extra time, there are still guys on the list we aren't happy with.
Amazing.
So, here they finally are - the Top 200 Lists of 2007, er, 2009. Open up, devour, digest, and enjoy.
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