All-MLB Teams

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Per our series of Power Ranking Posts, I have taken the liberty of compiling the First, Second, and Honorable Mention, All-MLB teams.   Remember that our power rankings incorporate all attributes of a players game, this even includes his defensive prowess.  So, if a player is not present, who you thought would be present, chances are they are not as versatile as you may have originally perceived.  For example, Jose Altuve, who is the best offensive Second Baseman this season, actually has a negative dWAR value, which outweighs his offensive contributions and drops him from the rankings. Also, keep in mind that the earliest power ranking piece dates back to August 3rd, so statistical changes have happened in the mean time.  However, I only manipulated the rankings if a player had a significant tapering statistically.

The Power Ranking Pieces are as follows:

Power Rankings: MLB Middle Infielders
Power Rankings (Part II): Corner Infielders
Power Rankings (Part III): MLB Catchers and Outfielders
Power Rankings (Part IV): MLB Starters and Closers

First Team

Catcher:  Russell Martin, Pittsburgh Pirates
First Baseman:  Paul Goldschmidt, Arizona Diamondbacks
Second Baseman:  Dustin Pedroia, Boston Red Sox
Short Stop:  Troy Tulowitzki, Colorado Rockies
Third Baseman:  Josh Donaldson, Oakland Athletics
Outfielder:  Alex Gordon, Kansas City Royals
Outfielder:  Mike Trout, Los Angeles Angels
Outfielder:  Giancarlo Stanton, Miami Marlins
Starting Pitcher:  Clayton Kershaw, Los Angeles Dodgers
Closing Pitcher:  Huston Street, Los Angeles Angels

Second Team

Catcher:  Yan Gomes, Cleveland Indians
First Baseman:  Jose Abreu, Chicago White Sox
Second Baseman:  Robinson Cano, Seattle Mariners
Short Stop:  Jhonny Peralta, St. Louis Cardinals
Third Baseman:  Adrian Beltre, Texas Rangers
Outfielder:  Michael Brantley, Cleveland Indians
Outfielder:  Andrew McCutchen, Pittsburgh Pirates
Outfielder:  Yasiel Puig, Los Angeles Dodgers
Starting Pitcher:  Felix Hernandez,  Seattle Mariners
Closing Pitcher:  Craig Kimbrel, Atlanta Braves

Honorable Mention

Catcher: Jonathan Lucroy, Milwaukee Brewers
First Baseman:  Anthony Rizzo, Chicago Cubs
Second Baseman:  D.J. LeMahieu, Colorado Rockies
Short Stop:  Erick Aybar, Los Angeles Angels
Third Baseman:  Matt Carpenter, St. Louis Cardinals
Outfielder:  Carlos Gomez, Milwaukee Brewers
Outfielder:  Ben Zobrist, Tampa Bay Rays
Outfielder:  Jason Heyward, Atlanta Braves
Starting Pitcher:  Chris Sale, Chicago White Sox
Closing Pitcher:  Koji Uehara,  Boston Red Sox