Since this is the Gangster BB, I thought I'd consider picking a Godfather team. Here they are:

The lineup for the Corleone Cannoli's

1B - Rocco Lampone: Limited range defensively, can't run, but hits to all fields and with power. In the shadow of Gehrig he has emerged as his own Iron Man. Can execute the suicide squeeze with the best of them.

2B - Paulie Gatto: Deceptively fast and efficient. Switch hitter, which can get him in trouble when playing against a big right-hander.

3B - Al Neri: Nothing gets past him. Can hit with power when called on. Tends to get fat in the off season, but it never seems to affect him when called on for the big hit.

SS - Michael Corleone: Reminds you of "the Scooter", Phil Rizzuto. Can handle the bat well, but as the leader in the field he stands above the competition. Admired for his coolness under pressure and underestimated by his foes. Always manages the game-winning hit.

RF - Freddy Corleone: Weakest arm in the outfield and stupidest runner on the basepath. More of a utility man, but he has a talented bat and leads the league in scoring.

CF - Willie Cicci: Nicknamed "the Button" for his uncanny ability to hit one out when called on - as easy as pushing a Button. Always looks at ease and almost lethargic, but springs to action in a snap.

LF - Carlo Rizzi: Slick fielder; will run down anything when motivated. At times seems to play for the other team with his errant throws. Not much bat power, but gets around the bases quick.

C - Luca Brasi: Big target for any pitcher. Intimidates the batters as they step in the box; likes to call for the inside pitch. Bullish power at the plate. Can crush any pitch, but can get careless in a tight game.

P- Santino Corleone: Smoothest delivery in the game. Fiery competitor; loves the bean ball and not intimidated by any batter. Excellent batsman. Most homeruns of any pitcher in baseball.

Manager - Vito Corleone: Most loved and feared manager in the game. Undying loyalty from players and coaches. Rules with a gentle, iron hand. Always out maneuvers his opponents.

Bench Coach - Pete Clemenza: Veteran of many battles. Great hitter in his playing days. Now provides the players with witty advice and encouragement. Players rub his ample belly for good luck.

1st Base Coach - Sal Tessio: Relays all signals from Corleone; he was always smart. Stoic and stone-faced; opponents can never steal his signs. Rumored to be leaving after the season to manage his own team.

3rd Base Coach - Frank Pentangelli: Animated and boisterous. Holds the record for being thrown out of more games than any other coach. Once smoked a cigar while in the coaches box.

Pitching Coach - Tom Hagen: Considered one of the smartest coaches in the game. Has a wealth of knowledge on all hitters. Seems to come up short when offering advice in big games.