Following up on the NL All-Star thoughts, here are some comments on the American League selections.
-The biggest uproar has been over Jered Weaver not making the team, and people have a valid argument. Having a record of 8-3 with a 2.82 ERA usually makes a player a shoo-in for a trip to the Midsummer Classic, but Weaver somehow missed the cut. He even missed the final vote. This is inexplicable. Every year there are bad snubs, such as Joey Votto this year in the NL, but he can still get there, Weaver just got absolutely shafted. An injury replacement is the only way he gets to pitch in his home ballpark for the All-Star Game this year.
Monday, July 5, 2010
All-Star Roster Thoughts: NL Edition
The rosters were released yesterday for the All-Star Game which will take place on July 13th in Anaheim. Here are my thoughts:
-Two words: Joey. Votto. Come on. The Cincinnati first baseman has been establishing himself as a constant force in the National League over the last two and a half seasons. In his first two seasons he averaged 24 homers, 84 RBI's and 35 doubles, while his batting average increased 25 points, and his SLG and OPS have been on the rise. This year, he is hitting .312 with 19 homers and 57 RBI's already--near the league lead in homers and RBI's.
-Two words: Joey. Votto. Come on. The Cincinnati first baseman has been establishing himself as a constant force in the National League over the last two and a half seasons. In his first two seasons he averaged 24 homers, 84 RBI's and 35 doubles, while his batting average increased 25 points, and his SLG and OPS have been on the rise. This year, he is hitting .312 with 19 homers and 57 RBI's already--near the league lead in homers and RBI's.
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