Who is now your favorite active athlete?

I might be loving Gerrit Cole and Daniel Jones too pretty soon.

Pete Alonso is in contention though. Starting pitchers are tough to embrace for me they throw a game about once a week. It's not a lot of exposure.

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All in.

Outstanding character on and off the field
Elite and clutch production
Durability and toughness- guys that miss games irk me
Team leader that can rally the troops

Favorite Giants Athlete? Saquon

by far. Probably Artemi Panarin, Tony DeAngelo or Adam Fox after the trade deadline. Saquon maybe in a few years.

but Chris Kreider? Seriously? You're setting the bar too low...

In comment 14793064 BlueLou'sBack said:

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I might be loving Gerrit Cole and Daniel Jones too pretty soon.

I am right there with you Lou!

Beckham Jr.

You both lack character.

He ain't playin', but he's sure been active.

Daniel Jones
Gerritt Cole
Gleyber Torres
Aaron Judge

In comment 14793146 Klaatu said:

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He ain't playin', but he's sure been active.

Klaatu! Bringing the lulz!

Aaron Judge
Gleyber
Saquon

I wouldn’t be surprised if you ask this question 2 years from now Jones is at the top of my list.

Panarin
Kakko

Others include

Ronald Acuna
Frenkie de Jong
Saquon

Based on what? potential? Because his rookie season has been pretty bland. Just curious what motivates you in this case.

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It went from Eli to DeGrom.

An aside, I’m a 42 year old Giants/Mets fan so it’s tough seeing Eli and Wright retire over the past few years, but I feel like they’re backed up pretty well with DeGrom, and potentially/hopefully Daniel Jones.

No brainer.

Chris Kreider, which probably means he’ll be traded next week.

New York basketball sucking beyond belief -

I'll go with Panarin on the Rangers. I'm not the biggest hockey maven on BBI but I just love watching this guy - forget his stats, he organizes the team's play and makes his teammates better. And he's a wizard with the puck.

In soccer, right now I'll go with Manuel Neuer, Bayern Munich's keeper. Not the sexiest choice but as with Panarin - he organizes his team and makes his teammates better, and is skilled enough to be the 11th field player.

In hoops .... blech. No one right now.

On the Yanks - many to choose from. Judge, Gardy, DJLM and others.

On the Giants - Daniel Jones. Some personal connections, albeit indirect, but I am really rooting for the guy.

DeGrom, Alonso, and I have to give some love to Jeff McNeil, too.

that year Ron Guidry was unhittable and went 25-3 or so, he was my favorite athlete.

For more than his exploits on the field, too.

Best Active Pro Athlete in NY right now...

Jacob deGrom

In comment 14793254 BlueLou'sBack said:

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that year Ron Guidry was unhittable and went 25-3 or so, he was my favorite athlete

Yeah, Guidry was great that year. I wouldn't be shocked if Gerritt Cole has a similar type of season this year. Beyond pumped for him and the Yankees this season. Cole is gonna dominate.

Easily. Saquon easily top Giant.

with Barkley and Kailie Humphries rounding out the top 3.

Aaron Judge

Right now. Love everything about this kid and think he’s the !ets next captain

Ryan Connelly as favorite giant now.

I'm all in on Jones, but obviously he doesn't quite have that place in my heart yet, I'm cautiously optimistic about his trajectory.

is my favorite athlete. I love that he worked so hard to create himself as the player he is today, and I actually love his "cyborg"-like personality lol.

I saw someone post the other day about the fact that Kawhi took down the Heat dynasty (with the Spurs), took down the Golden State dynasty (with the Raptors), and then he turned down going to the Lakers and creating the ultimate super team (instead decided to sign with the Clippers), so now there are no super teams or dynasties left; hence Kawhi is the "stabilizing force" in the universe.

I also think it's so funny he went to L.A. to play in the same city and arena as Lebron and potentially win a championship, and has already gone in taken over Lebron's house and beaten him twice in what was supposed to be "the King's" arena. Lebron low key has to be more pissed about that than he's let on.

(Gleybor, just mocking how Francesa pronounces his name)

[ducks] 😉

Saquon Barkley.

Daniel Jones isn't far behind. I like to root for players who at least from what I can tell have some integrity.

Ronald Acuna Jr.

Among the Giants - Saquon

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And Daniel Jones.

if he decides that he wants to play The Masters this year at the age of 80, he might still win it. (I kid....but I love the Golden Bear)

Outside of football, The Greek Freak.

Right now, not one player I root for has done anything to earn it. I like Aaron Judge a lot, super easy to root for, along with Gleyber but I need a title to really care these days about individuals. I really want to like Saquon more than I do but I want to see more attitude on the field. Daniel Jones is winning me over, but see Saquon for now.

Allisson Becker, Virgil Van Dijk, TAA and Andy Roberston are my favorites right now from Liverpool. All relentless, smart, skilled and they have won a title

Saquon. On the cusp lemehieu Jones

particularly for team sports, but I'll go with Rose Lavelle on the USWNT

In comment 14793130 Torrag said:

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but Chris Kreider? Seriously? You're setting the bar too low...

You picked a Met. The bar doesn't get any lower.