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Jul 8, 2018 17:32:06 GMT -6
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Post by ɮօʀȶǟʐ on Jul 8, 2018 17:32:06 GMT -6
The 89th MLB All-Star Game presented by Mastercard will be played July 17 in Washington, D.C. Watch on FOX at 7:30 p.m. ET.
AMERICAN LEAGUE
Starters
C: Wilson Ramos, Rays
1B: Jose Abreu, White Sox
2B: Jose Altuve, Astros
3B: Jose Ramirez, Indians
SS: Manny Machado, Orioles
OF: Mookie Betts, Red Sox
OF: Mike Trout, Angels
OF: Aaron Judge, Yankees
DH: J.D. Martinez, Red Sox
Reserves
Pitchers
Final Vote candidates
NATIONAL LEAGUE
Starters
C: Willson Contreras, Cubs
1B: Freddie Freeman, Braves
2B: Javier Baez, Cubs
3B: Nolan Arenado, Rockies
SS: Brandon Crawford, Giants
OF: Nick Markakis, Braves
OF: Matt Kemp, Dodgers
OF: Bryce Harper, Nationals
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Jul 8, 2018 17:33:03 GMT -6
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Post by ɮօʀȶǟʐ on Jul 8, 2018 17:33:03 GMT -6
A lot of Joses
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Jul 8, 2018 17:59:00 GMT -6
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Post by Saint on Jul 8, 2018 17:59:00 GMT -6
Springer, Verlander, and Cole make it also.
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Post by blcoach8 on Jul 8, 2018 18:06:56 GMT -6
I love George Springer and am happy for him, but, does he deserve it based on what he has done this season? Probably not. I think it is an injustice that Charlie Morton is not going to be on this team. The one rule regarding the selection of the All Star team that needs to be done away with is that every team must have at least one player represented on the team. Guys who should be there end up getting screwed because of this rule. It is also a joke that Blake Snell is not on the pitching staff. But, no matter how teams are selected, there will always be some players left off who should be on the team.
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Jul 8, 2018 18:08:34 GMT -6
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Post by Saint on Jul 8, 2018 18:08:34 GMT -6
Well Springer isn't having a BAD year, just not great. But he's a big name and the fan vote had him in 4th place. The reserves are at least partly voted on the players so he had that going for him too.
I think Morton makes it still.
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Post by blcoach8 on Jul 8, 2018 18:11:57 GMT -6
Well Springer isn't having a BAD year, just not great. But he's a big name and the fan vote had him in 4th place. The reserves are at least partly voted on the players so he had that going for him too. I think Morton makes it still. Oh, I like George and am happy for him, but,l was surprised he made the team and he probably was, too. I voted for him and Bregman. In addition to Morton, McHugh is deserving but will not get any consideration. |
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Jul 8, 2018 18:12:10 GMT -6
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Post by ɮօʀȶǟʐ on Jul 8, 2018 18:12:10 GMT -6
AMERICAN LEAGUE
Starters
C: Wilson Ramos, Rays
1B: Jose Abreu, White Sox
2B: Jose Altuve, Astros
3B: Jose Ramirez, Indians
SS: Manny Machado, Orioles
OF: Mookie Betts, Red Sox
OF: Mike Trout, Angels
OF: Aaron Judge, Yankees
DH: J.D. Martinez, Red Sox
Reserves
C: Salvador Perez, Royals ^
1B: Mitch Moreland, Red Sox ^
2B: Gleyber Torres, Yankees ^
3B: Alex Bregman, Astros ^
SS: Francisco Lindor, Indians ^
OF: Michael Brantley, Indians ^
OF: Shin-Soo Choo, Rangers ^
OF: Mitch Haniger, Mariners ^
OF: George Springer, Astros ^
OF: Nelson Cruz, Mariners ^
Pitchers
RHP: Trevor Bauer, Indians *
RHP: Jose Berrios, Twins *
LHP: Aroldis Chapman, Yankees ^
RHP: Gerrit Cole, Astros ^
RHP: Edwin Diaz, Mariners ^
LHP: J.A. Happ, Blue Jays *
RHP: Joe Jimenez, Tigers *
RHP: Craig Kimbrel, Red Sox ^
RHP: Corey Kluber, Indians ^
LHP: Chris Sale, Red Sox ^
RHP: Luis Severino, Yankees ^
RHP: Blake Treinen, Athletics *
RHP: Justin Verlander, Astros @
Final Vote candidates
OF: Andrew Benintendi, Red Sox
OF: Eddie Rosario, Twins
SS: Jean Segura, Mariners
SS: Andrelton Simmons, Angels
OF: Giancarlo Stanton, Yankees
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Jul 8, 2018 18:37:13 GMT -6
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Post by Saint on Jul 8, 2018 18:37:13 GMT -6
Well Verlander has already said he won't pitch and Champman is hurt so there will be more to come.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 8, 2018 18:40:00 GMT -6
The 89th MLB All-Star Game presented by Mastercard will be played July 17 in Washington, D.C. Watch on FOX at 7:30 p.m. ET. AMERICAN LEAGUE Starters C: Wilson Ramos, Rays 1B: Jose Abreu, White Sox 2B: Jose Altuve, Astros 3B: Jose Ramirez, Indians SS: Manny Machado, Orioles OF: Mookie Betts, Red Sox OF: Mike Trout, Angels OF: Aaron Judge, Yankees DH: J.D. Martinez, Red Sox Reserves Pitchers Final Vote candidates NATIONAL LEAGUE Starters C: Willson Contreras, Cubs 1B: Freddie Freeman, Braves 2B: Javier Baez, Cubs 3B: Nolan Arenado, Rockies SS: Brandon Crawford, Giants OF: Nick Markakis, Braves OF: Matt Kemp, Dodgers OF: Bryce Harper, Nationals It's the J and M show for the AL with bonus points for being named Jose |
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Post by abregmanfan on Jul 8, 2018 20:11:07 GMT -6
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Post by Deleted on Jul 9, 2018 14:13:26 GMT -6
You know it's a pretty strong testament to Altuve's appeal that he was top vote getter despite the normal ballot stuffers on each coast.
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Post by Saint on Jul 9, 2018 14:27:32 GMT -6
Altuve has what, I believe, no other Astros player has had before.... Legit superstar reputation. I loved Bagwell and Biggio, and I loved Glenn Davis as a kid, and Nolan Ryan, etc.
But, outside of maybe Nolan Ryan as he got older, none of those guys were ever completely nationally known and rooted for on a regular basis.
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Post by blcoach8 on Jul 9, 2018 14:54:41 GMT -6
Altuve has what, I believe, no other Astros player has had before.... Legit superstar reputation. I loved Bagwell and Biggio, and I loved Glenn Davis as a kid, and Nolan Ryan, etc. But, outside of maybe Nolan Ryan as he got older, none of those guys were ever completely nationally known and rooted for on a regular basis. Biggio and Bagwell were both superstars and didn't get the recognition Altuve is getting because the Astros never won a WS while they were here and usually got eliminated by the Braves in the playoffs. Drayton McLane was too damb cheap to spend money to get all the players needed to win the WS. Crane will spend the money to win. |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 9, 2018 14:58:38 GMT -6
Altuve has what, I believe, no other Astros player has had before.... Legit superstar reputation. I loved Bagwell and Biggio, and I loved Glenn Davis as a kid, and Nolan Ryan, etc. But, outside of maybe Nolan Ryan as he got older, none of those guys were ever completely nationally known and rooted for on a regular basis. Drayton McLane was too damb cheap to spend money to get all the players needed to win the WS. I said this story before, but I will repeat. I met Drayton McLane once at a game, but all his comments were why I wasn't loading up on concessions. |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 9, 2018 15:13:19 GMT -6
Last year.I prepared, and is now lost on old board, the results of a spreadsheet (which I can't find either) of an overall statistical analysis of how bad our team representatives have performed in the ASG 1962-2017.
I predict that this year will be the one where those fortunes are reversed.
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Post by blcoach8 on Jul 9, 2018 15:44:00 GMT -6
Drayton McLane was too damb cheap to spend money to get all the players needed to win the WS. I said this story before, but I will repeat. I met Drayton McLane once at a game, but all his comments were why I wasn't loading up on concessions. Drayton always made me want to vomit by claiming they were doing all they could to "make us a champion" while he was dumping salaries and refusing to add players needed to win. He got rid of Billy Wagner because he had the guts to speak out about how they didn't make the playoffs because Drayton wouldn't approve deals to get players they needed. He got rid of Mike Hampton because he didn't want to pay him. If he was still the owner, we would still be without a WS title. |
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Post by Saint on Jul 9, 2018 16:32:00 GMT -6
Altuve has what, I believe, no other Astros player has had before.... Legit superstar reputation. I loved Bagwell and Biggio, and I loved Glenn Davis as a kid, and Nolan Ryan, etc. But, outside of maybe Nolan Ryan as he got older, none of those guys were ever completely nationally known and rooted for on a regular basis. Biggio and Bagwell were both superstars and didn't get the recognition Altuve is getting because the Astros never won a WS while they were here and usually got eliminated by the Braves in the playoffs. Drayton McLane was too damb cheap to spend money to get all the players needed to win the WS. Crane will spend the money to win. The World Series helps. But I think it's more Altuve's size and style of play. In an era where power and sabermetrics rule the day, he's a big anomaly. A fun and effective one. Plus he seems to be genuinely honest and likeable...which is rarer and rarer with professional athletes these days. |
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Jul 13, 2018 12:32:01 GMT -6
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Post by Saint on Jul 13, 2018 12:32:01 GMT -6
Add Morton to the list, he's in!
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Post by thomasj13 on Jul 13, 2018 12:45:12 GMT -6
Add Morton to the list, he's in! so is Snell. |
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Post by olpapa on Jul 13, 2018 12:53:35 GMT -6
No love for McHugh...smh
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Post by blcoach8 on Jul 13, 2018 13:22:25 GMT -6
At this point, McHugh probably should have gone ahead of Morton. Snell definitely deserves to go, but, Morton and McHugh do, too
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Post by marshall on Jul 13, 2018 15:20:08 GMT -6
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Post by blcoach8 on Jul 13, 2018 15:48:14 GMT -6
Kluber will miss the All star game and is replaced by Snell.
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Post by marshall on Jul 13, 2018 15:55:32 GMT -6
Kluber will miss the All star game and is replaced by Snell. I'm glad that happened. Snell deserves the All Star designation. |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 13, 2018 15:56:05 GMT -6
Kluber will miss the All star game and is replaced by Snell. That is good for Snell. He deserved to make it even before replacement players were added. |
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Post by blcoach8 on Jul 13, 2018 16:16:11 GMT -6
Kluber will miss the All star game and is replaced by Snell. That is good for Snell. He deserved to make it even before replacement players were added. It was a joke that Snell was not on the team when it was first announced. |
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Post by bearbryant on Jul 23, 2018 20:15:19 GMT -6
Snell just hit the DL with shoulder fatigue. It's 10 days so they could be resting him .. he said he didn't feel well after he threw yesterday. If it's serious .. shoulder
trouble is not what you want
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Jul 24, 2018 10:36:20 GMT -6
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Post by unionstation82 on Jul 24, 2018 10:36:20 GMT -6
Drayton McLane was too damb cheap to spend money to get all the players needed to win the WS. I said this story before, but I will repeat. I met Drayton McLane once at a game, but all his comments were why I wasn't loading up on concessions. Astrohop says you idiots are too dumb to appreciate Drayton LMBO |
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Post by thomasj13 on Jul 25, 2018 7:45:07 GMT -6
I said this story before, but I will repeat. I met Drayton McLane once at a game, but all his comments were why I wasn't loading up on concessions. Astrohop says you idiots are too dumb to appreciate Drayton LMBO And you would be doubling down with Hop if you said anything derogatory about Timmy P. |
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Jul 25, 2018 8:52:06 GMT -6
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Post by ɮօʀȶǟʐ on Jul 25, 2018 8:52:06 GMT -6
Willie T...Astrohops favorite Judy.
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