Eric Chavez

Oakland’s “elder statesman” is the new leader of the always-dangerous A’s, and while his 190 home runs and 644 RBI through his first seven full seasons are credible, it’s Chavez’s glove that changes games. He cools down the “hot corner” and has the hardware to prove it — the last five consecutive American League Gold Glove awards for third base are all at his house. Chavez was originally slated for our MLB 10 lineup back in 2004, so his inclusion in this lineup is a salute to our Oakland fans and a promise kept to collectors everywhere.