Friday, June 04, 2004

Which players in baseball are considered to have the best glove work? According to this ESPN.com article a few Cubs are on that list.

Derek Lee is one of them.

Among the reviews: "Aircraft-carrier range," said Pirates GM Dave Littlefield. ... "No weakness," said Expos GM Omar Minaya, "especially because of his size." ... "As good as there is," said the Mets' Todd Zeile. ... "Makes it look so easy," said Lee's former teammate, Montreal infielder Andy Fox. "Put (a throw) anywhere in the stadium, and there's a pretty good chance he's going to pick it."

Greg Maddux also makes the list, big surprise there.

One player I see Cubs fans diss on as being over rated with the glove is Omar Vizquel.

But in the end, nobody could outpoll a man with nine Gold Gloves. Among Vizquel's reviews: "A gymnast over there," Muser said. ... "A magician," said one GM who didn't want to be named. "His hands and awareness are second to none." ... "Best barehand ever," said Phillies assistant GM Ruben Amaro Jr. ... "When Vizquel and Alomar were together," said Williams, "it was just ridiculous."

Read the whole article some surprises, some no brainers.