Nolan Ryan, the greatest power pitcher in baseball history, played with the KC Blues franchise (then known as the Yuptown Bashers) in 1990. Nolan was the mainstay of franchise's 1990 rotation leading the league in strikeouts with 232 and throwing the sixth of his seven no-hitters on June 11, 1990. Elected to the Major League baseball Hall of Fame in 1999.

Nolan Ryan's stats as a member of the franchise:

Wins - 13; Ks - 232; ERA - 3.44

Nolan Ryan's career stats:

Wins - 324; Ks - 5714; ERA - 3.19; Seven no-hitters

Eddie Murray's stats as a memeber of the KC Blues:

Avg. - .263; HR - 21; RBI - 69; - SB - 4

Eddie Murray's career stats:

Avg. - .288; H - 3204; HR - 504; RBI - 1889; SB - 109

Dave Winfield's stats as a memeber of the KC Blues:

Avg. - .267; HR - 21; RBI - 78

Dave Winfield's career stats:

Avg. - .283; H - 3110; HR - 465; RBI - 1833; SB - 220

Carlton Fisk's stats as a memeber of the KC Blues:

Avg. - .264; HR - 36; RBI - 139; SB - 8

Carlton Fisk's career stats:

Avg. - .269; HR - 376; RBI - 1330; SB - 128

Cal retired at the end of the 2001 season. Cal played on the 1998, 1999 and 2001 KC Blues teams. Cal always distinguished himself on and off the field. Beginning his career in 1981, Cal played his entire career for the Baltimore Orioles. Cal was a member of the KC Blues when he hit his 400 Home Run in 1999. I had the privilage to watch Cal play in person several times. The last time was on September 2, 2001 in Camden Yards. Cal will be inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame on the first ballot in 2006.

Cal Ripken Jr's stats as a memeber of the KC Blues:

Avg. - .277; HR - 70; RBI - 184; SB - 0

Cal Ripken, Jr's career stats:

Avg. - .276; HR - 431; RBI - 1695; SB - 36; H - 3,184

Mark retired at the end of the 2001 season. Mark played on the 1996 KC Blues, being acquired in a trade from the Spiders in April. Mark always distinguished himself on and off the field. Mark reestablished himself as one of the best power hitters in baseball in 1996. Mark would later set the single season homerun record, eclisping Roger Maris' 61 by hitting 70 homeruns in a season. Mark's work with abused children will bring more relief to our nation than any home run title. Mark will be inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame on the first ballot in 2006.

Mark McGwire's stats as a memeber of the KC Blues:

Avg. - .312; HR - 52; RBI - 113; SB - 0; AB/HR - 8.1

Mark McGwire's career stats:

Avg. - .263; HR - 583; RBI - 1414; SB - 12; AB/HR - 10.6

David Cone was one the of the more significant players in KC Blues fantasy baseball history. David helped change the KC Blues from a offensive heavy team to a starting pitching heavy team. David pitched for the Blues in 1997, 1998 and 1999, leading the Blues to a 2nd place finish in 1997 and the Blues first VSL Championship in 1998. David won the coveted KC Blues -- Cy Young award as the best pitcher for the franchise in both 1998 and 1999. David was always a three category pitcher, putting up hugh number in Wins, Strikeouts and ERA.

David Cone's stats as a memeber of the KC Blues:

Wins - 44; ERA - 3.23; Ks - 608

David Cone's career stats:

Wins - 193; ERA - 3.44; Ks - 2,655

What more needs to be said about Rickey Henderson, all time career stolen base leader, more than 3,000 hits for a career and world series championship rings. Rickey was the 1990 AL MVP, while with the KC Blues franchise. Rickey is a sure first ballot hall of fame inductee into the Major League Baseball Hall of Fame. Rickey was a member of the KC Blues franchise in 1990 and 2000.

Rickey Henderson's stats as a memeber of the KC Blues:

BA - .283; HR - 32; RBI - 91; SB - 113

Rickey Henderson's career stats:

BA - .279; H - 3,055; Hr - 297; RBI - 1,115; R - 2,295; SB - 1,406

Dennis was a member of the KC Blues when they won their first championship in 1998. Dennis blazed a unique path to Hall of Fame success. During the first half of his 24-year big league career, "Eck" won over 150 games primarily as a starter, including a no-hitter in 1977. Over his final 12 years, he saved nearly 400 games, leading his hometown Oakland A's to four American League West titles and earning both Cy Young and MVP honors in 1992. The only pitcher with 100 saves and 100 complete games, Eckersley dominated opposing batters during a six-year stretch from 1988 to 1993, in which he struck out 458 while walking just 51. Dennis had 8 season of 30 or more saves as a closer. Dennis set the record for appearances with 1,071. Dennis was inducted into the Major League Baseball Hall of Fame in 2004.

Dennis Eckersley's stats as a memeber of the KC Blues:

Wins - 4; ERA - 4.76; Ks - 22; Sv - 1

Dennis Eckersley's career stats:

Wins - 197; ERA - 3.50; Ks - 2,401; Sv - 390; G - 1,071

Fred was a member of the 1998 VSL Championship KC Blues and the 2000 Blues teams. Fred lead the American League in Home Run in 1989 and the National League in 1992. Fred was named the 1994 All-Star Game Most Valuable Player. Fred holds MLB record for hitting home runs in the greatest number of different stadiums, with 42 amd is only one of three players to hit at least 200 home runs in each league (the only other two are Frank Robinson and Mark McGwire). Fred set Blue Jays record for most home runs by a rookie in 1987, with 20 and is the only player in Major League history to have seasons of 30 or more homers with 5 different teams.

Fred McGriff's stats with the KC Blues:

Avg. - .281; HR - 46; RBI - 187; SB - 9

Fred McGriff's career stats:

Avg. - .284; H - 2,490; HR - 493; RBI - 1,550; SB - 72

Rafael was a member of the 2002 VSL Championship KC Blues and the 2003 Blues teams. "Raffy" was an All-American at Mississippi State University before being drafted by the Chicago Cubs in 1985. His major league debut came on September 8, 1986 with the Cubs. He played three seasons with the Cubs (1986-1988), ten seasons with the Texas Rangers (1989-1993, 1999-2003), and seven seasons with the Baltimore Orioles (1994-1998, 2004-2005). He was named to the All-Star Team four times, and won the Gold Glove three times. "Raffy" is a member of the exclusive 500 home run club and the 3000 hit club and is only the fourth player in history to be a member of both. He ranks tenth in history with 569 home runs.

Rafael Palmeiro's stats with the KC Blues:

Avg. - .267; HR - 81; RBI - 217; SB - 4

Fred McGriff's career stats:

Avg. - .288; H - 3,020; HR - 569; RBI - 1,835; SB - 97