Welcome to my latest project! I am endeavoring to formulate the All Time Team in each franchise history.
A few parameters need to be established prior to beginning. First, no player will appear on more than one team. It is my sole decision as to which franchise a place a multi-team player.
For example, even though Frank Robinson won the Triple Crown with the Baltimore Orioles, he spent more time and had higher numbers with the Cincinnati Reds. Plus, I am still pissed at the GM for trading him to Baltimore for Milt Pappas. But, I digress.
Another pre-requisite, the player must have been with the franchise for a minimum of five years.
Tenure is not the only criterion I will be using in placing a player with a franchise. His statistics could be higher in the other team's structure, or he may have made more awards, etc.
This is also not just a "popularity" list, or my "favorite Orioles" list. It is based on statistics, longevity and performance.
The Orioles are actually descendants of the St. Louis Browns, however I will also be doing an installment on the Browns. Therefore, the Oriole franchise just trails back to 1954.
Here is the Orioles Franchise All Time Team:
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