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Today debuts a new ten-week series that will detail the best possible fantasy team for each decade, starting with 1901-1910. There’s a good chance that we won’t agree on everything, so let me hear it and be sure to leave comments on any mistakes. This might have been the easiest decade; because there were so many dominant players, but you folks love to argue! Let’s get to it: 1901-1910
Catcher: Johnny Kling (1903, Cubs) 67 R, 3 HR, 68 RBI, 23 SB, .297 AVG
87 R, 4 HR, 55 RBI, 34 SB, .350 AVG
Analysis: One thing to keep in mind is that at this point in time, power was basically a non-factor in baseball. Catchers however, were able to provide speed and runs at this point in time which would make for an interesting fantasy draft. Kling and Bresnahan were the two best catchers by far in my opinion. The only other contestant would have been Bresnahan’s 1906 or 1908 seasons. First Base: Charlie Hickman (1902, Americans/Blues) 74 R, 11 HR, 110 RBI, 9 SB, .361 AVG
Analysis: Hickman is one of the few players that provided double digit home runs in this decade, and it was well complimented with his .361 batting average. Second Base: Nap Lajoie (1901, Athletics)
145 R, 14 HR, 125 RBI, 27 SB, .426 AVG
Analysis: One of the best second basemen of all-time, if not the best. This stat line is priceless, and the average appears that it could make up for drafting Ryan Howard and Adam Dunn. The toughest part was picking which season of his to use, but the others just don’t stack up batting average wise. Third Base: Jimmy Collins (1901, Americans) 108 R, 6 HR, 94 RBI, 19 SB, .332 AVG
Analysis: This was by far my toughest decision at first, between Collins 1901 and Bill Bradley 1902, so I decided to put Collins at 3rd and Bradley at corner infield. Collins was able to contribute in all areas, but it appears that third base wasn’t all that strong in this era. Short Stop: Honus Wagner (1908, Pirates) 100 R, 10 HR, 109 RBI, 53 SB, .354 AVG
Analysis: Honus will always be known as one of the best to ever play shortstop, and this stat line shows why. I don’t really know what more to say, besides that it was tough to choose which season was his best. Outfield: Ty Cobb (1909, Tigers) 116 R, 9 HR, 107 RBI, 76 SB, .377 AVG
Outfield: Cy Seymour (1905, Reds) 95 R, 8 HR, 121 RBI, 21 SB, .377 AVG
Outfield: Jesse Burkett (1901, Cardinals) 142 R, 10 HR, 75 RBI, 27 SB, .376 AVG
Outfield: Ed Delahanty (1901, Phillies) 106 R, 8 HR, 108 RBI, 29 SB, .354 AVG
Outfield: George Stone (1906, Browns) 91 R, 6 HR, 71 RBI, 35 SB, .358 AVG
Analysis: Cobb is up there with Lajoie, another Hall of Famer (like most of these guys) who contributed big time in every category. This outfield is pretty stacked, but I think George Stone belongs with the other four. Seymour and Stone are the only two of this group that aren’t in Cooperstown. Corner Infield: Bill Bradley (1902, Broncos) 104 R, 11 HR, 77 RBI, 11 SB, .340 AVG
Analysis: See Jimmy Collins.
Middle Infield: Eddie Collins (1909, Athletics) 104 R, 3 HR, 56 RBI, 67 SB, .347 AVG
Analysis: Why not have two Collins on one team? Eddie’s career was pretty long for his time- keep an eye out for him in columns in the coming weeks. Utility: Jimmy Sheckard (1901, Superbas) 116 R, 11 HR, 104 RBI, 35 SB, .354 AVG
Analysis: Jimmy is another one of the members of this crew who isn’t in the Hall, but that is because his career was so short. The 11 home runs and 35 SB made him an obvious choice for this spot. Pitcher: Ed Walsh (1908, White Sox) 40 W, 6 SV, 269 K, 1.42 ERA, .860 WHIP
Pitcher: Jack Chesbro (1904, Yankees) 41 W, 0 SV, 238 K, 1.82 ERA, .937 WHIP
Pitcher: Christy Mathewson (1908, Giants) 37 W, 5 SV, 259 K, 1.43 ERA, .837 WHIP
Pitcher: Walter Johnson (1910, Senators) 25 W, 1 SV, 313 K, 1.36 ERA, .914 WHIP
Pitcher: Addie Joss (1908, Naps) 24 W, 2 SV, 130 K, 1.16 ERA, .806 WHIP
Pitcher: Joe McGinnity (1904, Giants) 35 W, 5 SV, 144 K, 1.61 ERA, .963 WHIP
Pitcher: Cy Young (1901, Americans) 33 W, 0 SV, 158 K, 1.62 ERA, .972 WHIP
Pitcher: Mordecai Brown (1909, Cubs) 27 W, 7 SV, 172 K, 1.31 ERA, .873 WHIP
Pitcher: Frank Smith (1909, White Sox) 25 W, 1 SV, 177 K, 1.80 ERA, .953 WHIP
Analysis: Pitching was pretty easy, mainly because there weren’t any closers at this time (the highest was eight in one season by Frank Arellanes). This staff is impossible to top; there is way too much talent. Between Johnson’s 313 strikeouts and Joss’ 1.16 ERA these are some of the best seasons ever by major league pitchers. Overall this team is outstanding and would dominate every roto league these days, regardless of having no closers. This lineup features some of the best players of all time and multiple Hall of Famers, and I don’t see how you could have it any other way, but I’m sure someone has an opinion! Now you’ve seen the best team that I can make from 1901-1910, who’s on yours?
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  written by Kevin Orris, February 08, 2009
Well at least Lenny didn't say anything that disagreed with my team! That's because we're forming a team against Greco and his addiction to Aaron Laffey.
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Tags: fantasy all-decade team ty cobb honus wagner hall of fame christy mathewson walter johnson addie Joss
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Catcher: Roger Bresnahan (1903, Giants)
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