Hittin' A Homer

The other night, I saw what is probably my favorite Simpsons episode of all time, "Homer at the Bat," where Mr. Burns makes a $1 million bet with a rival businessman that his softball team can beat the rival's team. In order to ensure a victory, Mr. Burns recruits 9 of baseball's biggest stars to take temporary jobs at the nuclear power plant. However, before the game, 8 of the 9, with the exception of Darryl Strawberry, are unable to play for various reasons. The episode came out in 1992, and it made me think: Who would be in this episode if it were made today, 20 years later? Main considerations and factors to me are a combination of stats and star power. Find out below the jump. 

1. Starting ace

1992 (original)- Roger Clemens

2012 (my version)- Jered Weaver

2. Catcher

1992- Mike Scioscia 

2012- Buster Posey (unfortunately)

3. First base

1992- Don Mattingly

2012- Joey Votto (Sorry, Garrett)

4. Second base

1992- Steve Sax

2012- Robinson Cano

5. Shortstop

1992- Ozzie Smith

2012- Derek Jeter

6. Third base

1992- Wade Boggs

2012- Miguel Cabrera

7-9. Outfielders

1992- Darryl Strawberry, Ken Griffey Jr., Jose Canseco

2012- Matt Kemp, Mike Trout, Josh Hamilton (All 3 technically play center, but fuck it. Didn't wanna leave any of them out.)

So, that's my team. Disagree? Let me know. And make your own.