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Originally Posted by MVSNYC
The word Franchise was used because it was highlighting the 4 best living players who played their entire careers with one team (save for one or two throw a way seasons at the end of their careers).
I'll submit Derek Jeter and Cal Ripken Jr....Mike Trout will be there someday, needs more years with his team.
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I think the term franchise refers to players that you would want to start a franchise with. You have the greatest center fielder, the greatest left handed pitcher, the greatest catcher, adding the greatest third baseman fits the theme best.