ALL STAR SELECTIONS (1 Viewer)

[Doctor Detroit]

ALOS PLAYER TEAM ALL-STAR GAMEC Ivan Rodriguez Detroit Tigers 14th1B David Ortiz Boston Red Sox 4th2B Placido Polanco Detroit Tigers 1st3B Alex Rodriguez New York Yankees 11thSS Derek Jeter New York Yankees 8thOF Vladimir Guerrero Los Angeles Angels 8thOF Magglio Ordonez Detroit Tigers 6thOF Ichiro Suzuki Seattle Mariners 7thPITCHERSPOS PLAYER TEAM ALL-STAR GAMERHP Josh Beckett Boston Red Sox 1stRHP John Lackey Los Angeles Angels 1stLHP Johan Santana Minnesota Twins 3rdRHP Justin Verlander Detroit Tigers 1stLHP C.C. Sabathia Cleveland Indians 3rdRHP Dan Haren Oakland Athletics 1stRHP Gil Meche Kansas City Royals 1stRHP Jon Papelbon Boston Red Sox 2ndRHP Francisco Rodriguez Los Angeles Angels 2ndRHP J.J. Putz Seattle Mariners 1stRHP Bobby Jenks Chicago White Sox 2ndRESERVESPOS PLAYER TEAM ALL-STAR GAMEC Victor Martinez Cleveland Indians 2ndC Jorge Posada New York Yankees 5th1B Justin Morneau Minnesota Twins 1st2B Brian Roberts Baltimore Orioles 2nd3B Mike Lowell Boston Red Sox 4thSS Carlos Guillen Detroit Tigers 2ndSS Michael Young Texas Rangers 4thOF Torii Hunter Minnesota Twins 2ndOF Manny Ramirez Boston Red Sox 11thOF Alex Rios, Toronto Blue jaysOF Grady Sizemore, Cleveland IndiansNLSTARTERSPOS PLAYER TEAM ALL-STAR GAMEC Russell Martin Los Angeles Dodgers 1st1B Prince Fielder Milwaukee Brewers 1st2B Chase Utley Philadelphia Phillies 2nd3B David Wright New York Mets 2ndSS Jose Reyes New York Mets 2ndOF Barry Bonds San Francisco Giants 14thOF Carlos Beltran New York Mets 4thOF Ken Griffey Jr. Cincinnati Reds 13thPITCHERSPOS PLAYER TEAM ALL-STAR GAMERHP Brad Penny Los Angeles Dodgers 2ndRHP Jake Peavy San Diego Padres 2ndLHP Cole Hamels Philadelphia Phillies 1stRHP Ben Sheets Milwaukee Brewers 3rdRHP John Smoltz Atlanta Braves 8thRHP Trevor Hoffman San Diego Padres 6thLHP Billy Wagner New York Mets 5thRHP Francisco Cordero Milwaukee Brewers 2ndLHP Brian Fuentes Colorado Rockies 3rdRHP Jose Valverde Arizona Diamondbacks 1stRHP Takashi Saito Los Angeles Dodgers 1stRESERVESPOS PLAYER TEAM ALL-STAR GAMEC Brian McCann Atlanta Braves 2nd1B Albert Pujols St. Louis Cardinals 6th1B Derrek Lee Chicago Cubs 2nd1B Dmitri Young Washington Nationals 2nd2B Orlando Hudson Arizona Diamondbacks 1st2B Freddy Sanchez Pittsburgh Pirates 2nd3B Miguel Cabrera Florida Marlins 4thSS J.J. Hardy Milwaukee Brewers 1stOF Alfonso Soriano Chicago Cubs 6thOF Carlos Lee Houston Astros 3rdOF Aaron Rowand Philadelphia Phillies 1stOF Matt Holliday Colorado Rockies 2ndFans can still vote one more player onto each roster in online voting, which ends at 6 p.m. on Thursday at MLB.com.The candidates for the NL are Astros starter Roy Oswalt, Cubs starter Carlos Zambrano, Padres starter Chris Young, Pirates starter Tom Gorzelanny and D-backs starter Brandon Webb, last year's Cy Young winner.

On the AL side, Tigers starter Jeremy Bonderman takes on Angels starter Kelvim Escobar, Blue Jays starter Roy Halladay, Red Sox reliever Hideki Okajima and Twins reliever Pat Neshek.

 

[Limp Ditka]

Brian Fuentes?!?!?!?!?!

I guess this week's stats didn't count.

 

[Limp Ditka]

I'm sure it's some kind of mistake, but no Devil Rays?

If not,.......

Hi Cappy

 

[guru_007]

Crawford's on the team for the Rays.

 

[Sea Bass]

Where's Youk?

 

[Limp Ditka]

Crawford's on the team for the Rays.

 

[Doctor Detroit]

Where's Youk?

Over who? The only one that doesn't really belong is Young and Sosa should have been the guy from Texas.

 

[Limp Ditka]

Where's Youk?

Over who? The only one that doesn't really belong is Young and Sosa should have been the guy from Texas.

Over Lowell in a heartbeat.

 

[Doctor Detroit]

Where's Youk?

Over who? The only one that doesn't really belong is Young and Sosa should have been the guy from Texas.

Over Lowell in a heartbeat.

Lowell is a 3bman the only other one on the roster.

 

[Limp Ditka]

Where's Youk?

Over who? The only one that doesn't really belong is Young and Sosa should have been the guy from Texas.

Over Lowell in a heartbeat.

Lowell is a 3bman the only other one on the roster.

Youk plays 3rd base every once in a while. About 10 games this year, maybe 20 last year

 

[weisguy0831]

Freddy Sanchez instead of another SS is a joke.

No Ian Snell, no Tom Gorzellany is a joke. Both are more deserving than Cole Hamels.

 

[prosopis]

I am happy with Hudson and Valverde for the Dbacks. I thought Byrnes would go more because of the popularity thing. I am a big fan of Hudson and really glad he made it. I will be voting for Webb this week. I believe he is slated to pitch 7/3 and 7/10? so the Dbacks wont let him go but I want to see that third Arizona guy.

 

[Doctor Detroit]

As far as the AL starting pitcher I think Haren, Sabathia, Beckett, Verlander, and Lackey all have a case to start. I think it will likely be a veteran and to me it's between Haren and CC.

 

[Sea Bass]

Where's Youk?

Over who? The only one that doesn't really belong is Young and Sosa should have been the guy from Texas.

Over Lowell in a heartbeat.

Youk is the most productive hitter on the team with the second best record in major league baseball. Back in the day that meant something.

 

[Sammy3469]

As far as the AL starting pitcher I think Haren, Sabathia, Beckett, Verlander, and Lackey all have a case to start. I think it will likely be a veteran and to me it's between Haren and CC.

Haren was pretty bad today, not as bad as Pettite, but bad nonetheless

 

[Ramblin Wreck]

Crawford's on the team for the Rays.

I thought James Shields should have been

 

[jabarony]

Where's Youk?

Over who? The only one that doesn't really belong is Young and Sosa should have been the guy from Texas.

Over Lowell in a heartbeat.

Youk is the most productive hitter on the team with the second best record in major league baseball. Back in the day that meant something.

"Youk" is a tool, and Boston rubs it.No complaints on the rosters except I'll agree on PIT should have had one of the pitchers not SS.I'm gonna vote for Gorzelanny & Bonderman (after he shuts out the Twins tonight).

 

[Doctor Detroit]

Where's Youk?

Over who? The only one that doesn't really belong is Young and Sosa should have been the guy from Texas.

Over Lowell in a heartbeat.

Youk is the most productive hitter on the team with the second best record in major league baseball. Back in the day that meant something.

Sheffield is having a slightly better season than Youkilis and he's not there. Granderson has the third most extra base hits in the majors and he's out. Sosa has 63 RBI. A lot of good players get left out of the All Star game.

 

[TitusIII]

Where's Youk?

Over who? The only one that doesn't really belong is Young and Sosa should have been the guy from Texas.

Over Lowell in a heartbeat.

Youk is the most productive hitter on the team with the second best record in major league baseball. Back in the day that meant something.

True, Youk should be on the team, and on the "last man ballot" over Bonderman. Nevertheless, the Ortiz at first debacle is also a joke.And James Shields was robbed, come on Leyland...My last man votes: (anyone know who picks theser guys?)Chirs Young should be a no-brainer, but alas, the public is voting so who knows...Give me Neshek...although Okajima has been solid.

 

[shadyridr]

Where's Youk?

Over who? The only one that doesn't really belong is Young and Sosa should have been the guy from Texas.

Over Lowell in a heartbeat.

Youk is the most productive hitter on the team with the second best record in major league baseball. Back in the day that meant something.

True, Youk should be on the team, and on the "last man ballot" over Okajima. NEvertheless, the Ortiz at first thing is also a joke.And James Shields was robbed, come on Leyland...

Leyland only picked 2 players and none of them were Tigers

 

[TitusIII]

Where's Youk?

Over who? The only one that doesn't really belong is Young and Sosa should have been the guy from Texas.

Over Lowell in a heartbeat.

Youk is the most productive hitter on the team with the second best record in major league baseball. Back in the day that meant something.

True, Youk should be on the team, and on the "last man ballot" over Okajima. NEvertheless, the Ortiz at first thing is also a joke.And James Shields was robbed, come on Leyland...

Leyland only picked 2 players and none of them were Tigers

Well, then, come on whoever the #### picks these guys!

 

[Pat Patriot]

DD, how are you not screaming about Manny Ramirez making the team over Sheffield of Granderson? Thats the biggest injustice that I see. I would say Youkilis over Ramirez but Sheffield and Granderson are even more deserving.

 

[Pat Patriot]

Where's Youk?

Over who? The only one that doesn't really belong is Young and Sosa should have been the guy from Texas.

Over Lowell in a heartbeat.

Youk is the most productive hitter on the team with the second best record in major league baseball. Back in the day that meant something.

True, Youk should be on the team, and on the "last man ballot" over Bonderman. Nevertheless, the Ortiz at first debacle is also a joke.And James Shields was robbed, come on Leyland...My last man votes: (anyone know who picks theser guys?)Chirs Young should be a no-brainer, but alas, the public is voting so who knows...Give me Neshek...although Okajima has been solid.

If a middle reliever is making it, Okajhima is the one over Neshek. Sometimes middle relievers should make it but there are too many top notch starters in the AL this year IMO for MR's to make it.

 

[fred_1_15301]

Chris Young better get voted in. He's been one of the best pitchers in the league but is overshadowed by Peavy. It's a joke that he wasn't on the roster to begin with. Brandon WEbb should make it also. Why did they have to take so many closers?

 

[lions327]

Here is why some players are not on the team.

The manager had a lot more say about the All-Star team in the old days. Now, because five AL teams had no players selected in either the player balloting or the fan balloting, Leyland's hands were tied. He had to pick someone from Toronto, Texas, Tampa Bay, Kansas City and Chicago, and that left him with only two other players to pick.

He took Martinez and Johan Santana.

Nobody can complain about Leylands 2 real picks.

 

[Pat Patriot]

Here is why some players are not on the team. The manager had a lot more say about the All-Star team in the old days. Now, because five AL teams had no players selected in either the player balloting or the fan balloting, Leyland's hands were tied. He had to pick someone from Toronto, Texas, Tampa Bay, Kansas City and Chicago, and that left him with only two other players to pick.He took Martinez and Johan Santana.Nobody can complain about Leylands 2 real picks.

Who picked Manny Ramirez? He wasnt a fan vote.

 

[lions327]

Here is why some players are not on the team. The manager had a lot more say about the All-Star team in the old days. Now, because five AL teams had no players selected in either the player balloting or the fan balloting, Leyland's hands were tied. He had to pick someone from Toronto, Texas, Tampa Bay, Kansas City and Chicago, and that left him with only two other players to pick.He took Martinez and Johan Santana.Nobody can complain about Leylands 2 real picks.

Who picked Manny Ramirez? He wasnt a fan vote.

I don't know how all of the players are picked, but the manager doesn't pick all of them like they used to.

 

[Pat Patriot]

Manny is the only real mistake I see on the AL side. Too many closers on the NL squad. With is ERA now around 4, there is no reason for Fuentes to be on the squad. WOW. How is Chris Young not already on that team?

 

[428143]

Since the game is no longer only for the fans...and has some meaning...

-Get rid of the 1 player per team OR expand the rosters.

Pat Neshek and Chris Young need to be voted in, if either team wants to "win", they both deserve it moreso than other candidates, and well, both pitchers are dominant, on most nights.

Mark Buehrle/James Shields/etc were snubbed

Pudge Rodriguez and his .290 OBP should be sitting at home, with Manny Ramirez, get Kenji and Granderson to SF, asap.

All in all, I'm not too upset, it is what it is...go AL!

Oh yeah, the White Sox have one hell of an outfield(Lee/Rowand/Ordonez)...oh wait!

 

[Sea Bass]

An AL victory would give Boston home field for the world series.

 

[Billy Bats]

No Ian Snell, no Tom Gorzellany is a joke. Both are more deserving than Cole Hamels.

I think that's a bit extreme. All three are pretty close stat wise, maybe a homer reaction?

 

[ThisGuy]

No Ian Snell, no Tom Gorzellany is a joke. Both are more deserving than Cole Hamels.

I think that's a bit extreme. All three are pretty close stat wise, maybe a homer reaction?

I think both of those pitchers deserve to be there over Sanchez as the rep from the Pirates. I think John Maine and Chris Young were both snubbed in favor of Hamels.There is no logical explanation for Manny Ramirez being an All Star. Especially with the Mighty Chin being snubbed for Shrek.

 

[eagles2007]

No Ian Snell, no Tom Gorzellany is a joke. Both are more deserving than Cole Hamels.

I think that's a bit extreme. All three are pretty close stat wise, maybe a homer reaction?

You tell me if these are "pretty close."Snell - 6-5, 16 starts, 108.2 IP, 95 H, 2.90 ERA, 1.17 WHIPGorzelanny-8-4, 17 starts, 112 IP, 109 H, 3.05 ERA, 1.27 WHIPHamels-9-4, 17 starts, 111.2 IP, 107 H, 3.87 ERA, 1.22 WHIPLet's throw in Maine-9-4, 16 starts, 102 IP, 79 H, 2.74 ERA, 1.15 WHIP. As for my favorite stat, opponent's batting average:Snell-.234, 10th in the NLGorzelanny-.255, 22ndHamels-.254, 21stMaine-.215, 4th.I don't see Hamels numbers as pretty close, but perhaps you are right and I'm not seeing things clearly. You could make an argument for Hamels being as worthy as Gorzelanny. I think Gorzelanny has pitched better but I also think his team stinks compared to the offense the Phillies run out there. Maine clearly deserves a spot on this team and Snell is 2nd. But my argument is based more on the fact that the Pirates representative should be Snell. He is simply more worthy than Sanchez. Being from Philly and watching Hamels, he hasn't pitched like an all-star lately - 3 starts, 13 IP, 10 ER.So Snell replaces Hamels and Uggla replaces Sanchez. Better yet, pick another of the many worthy SS.

 

[posty]

Glad to see the fans voted Barry Bonds as a starter...

Kudos to them...

 

[RedRaiders]

No Ian Snell, no Tom Gorzellany is a joke. Both are more deserving than Cole Hamels.

I think that's a bit extreme. All three are pretty close stat wise, maybe a homer reaction?

You tell me if these are "pretty close."Snell - 6-5, 16 starts, 108.2 IP, 95 H, 2.90 ERA, 1.17 WHIPGorzelanny-8-4, 17 starts, 112 IP, 109 H, 3.05 ERA, 1.27 WHIPHamels-9-4, 17 starts, 111.2 IP, 107 H, 3.87 ERA, 1.22 WHIPLet's throw in Maine-9-4, 16 starts, 102 IP, 79 H, 2.74 ERA, 1.15 WHIP. As for my favorite stat, opponent's batting average:Snell-.234, 10th in the NLGorzelanny-.255, 22ndHamels-.254, 21stMaine-.215, 4th.I don't see Hamels numbers as pretty close, but perhaps you are right and I'm not seeing things clearly. You could make an argument for Hamels being as worthy as Gorzelanny. I think Gorzelanny has pitched better but I also think his team stinks compared to the offense the Phillies run out there. Maine clearly deserves a spot on this team and Snell is 2nd. But my argument is based more on the fact that the Pirates representative should be Snell. He is simply more worthy than Sanchez. Being from Philly and watching Hamels, he hasn't pitched like an all-star lately - 3 starts, 13 IP, 10 ER.So Snell replaces Hamels and Uggla replaces Sanchez. Better yet, pick another of the many worthy SS.

You left out strikeouts. Wins and K's go a long way in the voting. Plus, you have to look at Hamels' entire season - his last start probably wasn't even considered.

 

[Sammy3469]

Just noticed that Aaron Rowand got in over Eric Byrnes while Jimmy Rollins and Ryan Howard (the 2 best hitters on the Phillies) didn't make the team.

 

[shadyridr]

No Ian Snell, no Tom Gorzellany is a joke. Both are more deserving than Cole Hamels.

I think that's a bit extreme. All three are pretty close stat wise, maybe a homer reaction?

You tell me if these are "pretty close."Snell - 6-5, 16 starts, 108.2 IP, 95 H, 2.90 ERA, 1.17 WHIPGorzelanny-8-4, 17 starts, 112 IP, 109 H, 3.05 ERA, 1.27 WHIPHamels-9-4, 17 starts, 111.2 IP, 107 H, 3.87 ERA, 1.22 WHIPLet's throw in Maine-9-4, 16 starts, 102 IP, 79 H, 2.74 ERA, 1.15 WHIP. As for my favorite stat, opponent's batting average:Snell-.234, 10th in the NLGorzelanny-.255, 22ndHamels-.254, 21stMaine-.215, 4th.I don't see Hamels numbers as pretty close, but perhaps you are right and I'm not seeing things clearly. You could make an argument for Hamels being as worthy as Gorzelanny. I think Gorzelanny has pitched better but I also think his team stinks compared to the offense the Phillies run out there. Maine clearly deserves a spot on this team and Snell is 2nd. But my argument is based more on the fact that the Pirates representative should be Snell. He is simply more worthy than Sanchez. Being from Philly and watching Hamels, he hasn't pitched like an all-star lately - 3 starts, 13 IP, 10 ER.So Snell replaces Hamels and Uggla replaces Sanchez. Better yet, pick another of the many worthy SS.

You conveniently left out strikeouts

 

[posty]

Just noticed that Aaron Rowand got in over Eric Byrnes while Jimmy Rollins and Ryan Howard (the 2 best hitters on the Phillies) didn't make the team.

Howard doesn't deserve to be there... Yeah he has 19 and 57, but a .248 average?

 

[Sammy3469]

Just noticed that Aaron Rowand got in over Eric Byrnes while Jimmy Rollins and Ryan Howard (the 2 best hitters on the Phillies) didn't make the team.

Howard doesn't deserve to be there... Yeah he has 19 and 57, but a .248 average?

.382 OBP...he's put up better to comparable numbers than Rowand in 20 less games....In any case I'm more than a little surprised that Rowand got selected over Byrnes.

 

[RedRaiders]

Just noticed that Aaron Rowand got in over Eric Byrnes while Jimmy Rollins and Ryan Howard (the 2 best hitters on the Phillies) didn't make the team.

Howard doesn't deserve to be there... Yeah he has 19 and 57, but a .248 average?

19 and 57 considering the time he missed due to injury is pretty impressive. He should be voted on for the last spot.i agree though re: Rowand. It seems like they decided these weeks ago.

 

[Doctor Detroit]

DD, how are you not screaming about Manny Ramirez making the team over Sheffield of Granderson? Thats the biggest injustice that I see. I would say Youkilis over Ramirez but Sheffield and Granderson are even more deserving.

I have no problem with Manny over Sheffield. Manny plays LF every day and I'm not going to be a hypocrite for reasons because if it's between two players and one is primarily a DH, then the other guy should be on the team. Granderson can't hit lefthanded pitchers (batting .129) so that is the primary reason to leave him off. But if you really wanted to win the game Granderson would have been selected just to bring in for the 8th and 9th to patrol the OF. That isn't even a consideration when picking the team and Manny has the history and the service time and Granderson is going to be in a lot of all star games. Since the Tigers already had five all-stars and Boston has five with Manny maybe it was some sort of compromise or something.

 

[Greco]

Where's Youk?

Over who? The only one that doesn't really belong is Young and Sosa should have been the guy from Texas.

Over Lowell in a heartbeat.

Youk is the most productive hitter on the team with the second best record in major league baseball. Back in the day that meant something.

"Youk" is a tool, and Boston rubs it.No complaints on the rosters except I'll agree on PIT should have had one of the pitchers not SS.

I'm gonna vote for Gorzelanny & Bonderman (after he shuts out the Twins tonight).

Granderson received the highest total of write in votes at 300,000+. Shouldn't this warrant placing him on the vote in ballot?

 

[Mr. Know-It-All]

Just noticed that Aaron Rowand got in over Eric Byrnes while Jimmy Rollins and Ryan Howard (the 2 best hitters on the Phillies) didn't make the team.

Please tell me you meant two best hitters on the team that didn' make the All Star team. Otherwise, Chase Utley is on the phone and he'd like to speak to you.

 

[trogg78]

Would have like to see Aaron Harang. I'm a bit surprised you he's not even available on the final vote.

 

[Kevin Ashcraft]

Here is why some players are not on the team. The manager had a lot more say about the All-Star team in the old days. Now, because five AL teams had no players selected in either the player balloting or the fan balloting, Leyland's hands were tied. He had to pick someone from Toronto, Texas, Tampa Bay, Kansas City and Chicago, and that left him with only two other players to pick.He took Martinez and Johan Santana.Nobody can complain about Leylands 2 real picks.

Anyone who does not think Meche is deserving if just taking the easy way out of bashing KC because it is the cool thing to do. In case you missed it, the Royals are close to a .500 team since mid-April. Meche has a 3.28 ERA.

 

[ThisGuy]

Here is why some players are not on the team. The manager had a lot more say about the All-Star team in the old days. Now, because five AL teams had no players selected in either the player balloting or the fan balloting, Leyland's hands were tied. He had to pick someone from Toronto, Texas, Tampa Bay, Kansas City and Chicago, and that left him with only two other players to pick.He took Martinez and Johan Santana.Nobody can complain about Leylands 2 real picks.

Anyone who does not think Meche is deserving if just taking the easy way out of bashing KC because it is the cool thing to do. In case you missed it, the Royals are close to a .500 team since mid-April. Meche has a 3.28 ERA.

He is certainly earning that contract.

 

[lions327]

Here is why some players are not on the team. The manager had a lot more say about the All-Star team in the old days. Now, because five AL teams had no players selected in either the player balloting or the fan balloting, Leyland's hands were tied. He had to pick someone from Toronto, Texas, Tampa Bay, Kansas City and Chicago, and that left him with only two other players to pick.He took Martinez and Johan Santana.Nobody can complain about Leylands 2 real picks.

Anyone who does not think Meche is deserving if just taking the easy way out of bashing KC because it is the cool thing to do. In case you missed it, the Royals are close to a .500 team since mid-April. Meche has a 3.28 ERA.

Where does it say that Meche is not deserving?

 

[The Kansas Comet]

Surprised Young didn't make the NL staff - he should definitely get the last NL spot.

 

[Please See Mine]

Here is why some players are not on the team. The manager had a lot more say about the All-Star team in the old days. Now, because five AL teams had no players selected in either the player balloting or the fan balloting, Leyland's hands were tied. He had to pick someone from Toronto, Texas, Tampa Bay, Kansas City and Chicago, and that left him with only two other players to pick.He took Martinez and Johan Santana.Nobody can complain about Leylands 2 real picks.

Anyone who does not think Meche is deserving if just taking the easy way out of bashing KC because it is the cool thing to do. In case you missed it, the Royals are close to a .500 team since mid-April. Meche has a 3.28 ERA.

Where does it say that Meche is not deserving?

My guess is that he was inferring from your post that you thought the only way that anyone from Kansas City could make the team is because it was a requirement, which he took as a slight to Meche, i.e. Meche would not have made it without that requirement.

 

[Capella]

Glad to see Crawford make it for the Rays. He's been snubbed a few times so they could fit in a crappy reliever (Lance Carter), so even though this isn't his best year, it's nice to see him make one up.