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Before we get to the AL divisions, let's finish the Senior Circuit polling. Greatest NL Player?

Hank Aaron 27 (19.57%)
Willie Mays 74 (53.62%)
Honus Wagner 37 (26.81%)
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John Northey - Saturday, September 08 2007 @ 10:15 AM EDT (#174100) #
Hard choice.  Two of the top 5-10 outfielders ever or the top shortstop ever.

No single stat should be used to measure, but can be helpful
Mays OPS+=156 while playing a fantastic CF until his decline years
Wagner OPS+=150 while playing SS and part of the first HOF class (over Cy Young among others)
Aaron OPS+=155 while playing the outfield corners mainly

I have to go with Wagner.  I was surprised how close Aaron & Mays are in OPS+ career wise.  To me it has to be Wagner/Mays/Aaron although I'd put Schmidt between Mays and Aaron.

Dave Rutt - Saturday, September 08 2007 @ 01:55 PM EDT (#174110) #
No wild card? ;)
Mike Green - Monday, September 10 2007 @ 11:48 AM EDT (#174132) #
I voted Wagner.  He was the definitive player of his decade, whereas Mays and Aaron shared the honour with Mickey Mantle, and later Koufax. 
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