Players Poll: Nicest MLB Player Author:SI StaffPublish date:May 24, 2011Players Poll: Nicest MLB Player Jim Thome, Twins Elsa/Getty ImagesSports Illustrated asked 290 MLB players who they thought was the nicest player in baseball. Here are the results: (Mike Sweeney and David Eckstein, neither of who are currently on a MLB roster, also received votes) Raul Ibanez, PhilliesAP Johnny Damon, RaysKim Klement-US PRESSWIRE Joe Mauer, Twins Jamie Squire/Getty Images Curtis Granderson. YankeesAP Derek Jeter, YankeesREUTERS/Rebecca Cook Albert Pujols, CardinalsAP Orlando Hudson, PadresChris Williams/Icon SMI Torii Hunter, AngelsJ. Meric/Getty Images Carlos Pena, CubsMCT /Landov Brian McCann, BravesKevin C. Cox/Getty Images Mark Teixeira, YankeesAl Bello/Getty Images Jason Giambi, RockiesSteve Mitchell-US PRESSWIRE Michael Young, RangersJason O. Watson-US PRESSWIRE Matt Holliday, CardinalsTim Vizer/Icon SMILatest MLB NewsEx-Blue Jays Slugger Could Be Intriguing Free Agent Pickup For MetsAstros Sophomore Could Be Next StarCubs Rookie Eyed To Crack MLB Top 100 Players ListOrioles New Ace Facing Massive PressureProposed Trade Lands Phillies Dream Target