21. David Ortiz
Teams: Minnesota Twins (2000-02), Boston Red Sox (2003-2009)
Position: Designated hitter
2000s stats: 10 seasons, .279, 307 HR, 1,016 RBI, 9 SB, ,547 slugging percentage
Major awards: Hank Aaron Award (2005), ALCS MVP (2004), Silver Slugger (2004, 2005, 2006, 2007)
Team accomplishments: 7 playoffs, 2 pennants, 2 championships
Linked to performance-enhancing drugs: Yes
Notable: Big Papi blossomed after move to Boston.More »
22. Jim Thome
Teams: Cleveland Indians (2000-02), Philadelphia Phillies (2003-05), Chicago White Sox (2006-09), Los Angeles Dodgers (2009)
Position: First base
2000s stats: 10 seasons, .271, 368 HR, 986 RBI, 3 SB, .563 slugging percentage
Major awards: Comeback Player of the Year (2006); Roberto Clemente Award (2002)
Team accomplishments: 3 playoffs
Linked to performance-enhancing drugs: No
Notable: Might have been a little better in 1990s, but still a solid run-producer throughout decade.More »
23. Chase Utley
Teams: Philadelphia Phillies (2003-2009)
Position: Second base
2000s stats: 7 seasons, .295, 161 HR, 585 RBI, 83 SB, .523 slugging percentage, .902 OPS
Major awards: Silver Slugger (2006, 2007, 2008)
Team accomplishments: 3 playoffs, 2 pennants, 1 title
Linked to performance-enhancing drugs: No
Notable: Best second baseman in the game today, and a clutch bat.More »
24. Carlos Lee
Teams: Chicago White Sox (2000-04), Milwaukee Brewers (2005-06), Texas Rangers (2006), Houston Astros (2007-09)
Position: Outfield
2000s stats: 10 seasons, .291, 291 HR, 1,019 RBI, 111 SB, .506 slugging percentage
Major awards: Silver Slugger (2005, 2007)
Team accomplishments: 1 playoffs
Linked to performance-enhancing drugs: No
Notable: Sneaky-great stats, comparable to Ortiz; would have been a bigger star in a big market.More »
25. Bobby Abreu
Teams: Philadelphia Phillies (2000-06), New York Yankees (2006-08), Los Angeles Angels (2009)
2000s stats: .297, 216 HR, 993 RBI, 295 SB, .474 slugging percentage
Major awards: Silver Slugger (2004); Gold Glove (2005)
Team accomplishments: 3 playoffs
Linked to performance0enhancing drugs: No
Notable: Another five-tool steady pro.
Next five: Jason Giambi, Justin Morneau, Alfonso Soriano, Gary Sheffield, Jermaine Dye
Honorable mention: Mike Piazza, Johnny Damon, Jorge Posada, Jimmy Rollins, Andruw Jones, Torii HunterMore »