2014 All-Star game teams discussion thread...

gt2590 · Jul 6, 2014

Even though I totally disagree with home-field advantage for the WS being decided by it, I still thoroughly enjoy the All-Star game every year. It's easily the best All-Star game in the Major sports, and usually is close, especially lately, mostly due to the pitching.

Teams announced at 7ET on ESPN, discussed on MLBN at 8.

Kinda hopeful that 3 A's might be Starters, or at least into the online Final Vote. As a Wieters fan, even I think it's dumb he's in-line to Start.

Your thoughts?

Y4NK335 · Jul 6, 2014

Would be cool to see Betances get a well-deserved recognition, let's see if Farrell agrees

Y4NK335 · Jul 6, 2014

AL Starters (fan vote)

C Matt Wieters, Orioles (injured) -- will be replaced by Royals C Salvador Perez in lineup
1B Miguel Cabrera, Tigers
2B Robinson Cano, Mariners
SS Derek Jeter, Yankees
3B Josh Donaldson, Athletics
DH Nelson Cruz, Orioles
OF Jose Bautista, Blue Jays (leading vote-getter overall)
OF Mike Trout, Angels
OF Adam Jones, Orioles

NL Starters (fan vote)

C Yadier Molina, Cardinals
1B Paul Goldschmidt, Diamondbacks
2B Chase Utley, Phillies
SS Troy Tulowitzki, Rockies
3B Aramis Ramirez, Brewers
OF Andrew McCutchen, Pirates
OF Carlos Gomez, Brewers
OF Yasiel Puig, Dodgers

AL Pitchers

RHP Yu Darvish, Rangers
RHP Max Scherzer, Tigers
RHP Felix Hernandez, Mariners
RHP Masahiro Tanaka, Yankees
LHP Jon Lester, Red Sox
LHP David Price, Rays
LHP Scott Kazmir, Athletics
LHP Mark Buehrle, Blue Jays
LHP Sean Doolittle, Athletics
RHP Greg Holland, Royals
LHP Glen Perkins, Twins
RHP Dellin Betances, Yankees

NL Pitchers

RHP Johnny Cueto, Reds
LHP Clayton Kershaw, Dodgers
RHP Zack Greinke, Dodgers
LHP Madison Bumgarner, Giants
RHP Adam Wainwright, Cardinals
RHP Tyson Ross, Padres
RHP Jordan Zimmermann, Nationals
RHP Julio Teheran, Braves*
RHP Craig Kimbrel, Braves
LHP Aroldis Chapman, Reds
RHP Francisco Rodriguez, Brewers
LHP Tony Watson, Pirates
RHP Pat Neshek, Cardianls

* Teheran replaced Jeff Samardzija

MrMet · Jul 6, 2014

Y4NK335 said:
Would be cool to see Betances get a well-deserved recognition, let's see if Farrell agrees

Looks like you got your wish

gt2590 · Jul 6, 2014

Sale and Rendon would be my picks for Final Vote...

And anybody else surprised that Josh Harrison made it? I know it gives them Versatility, but I don't think he's an All-Star, and I'm a pretty big fan of his...

Austin · Jul 6, 2014

Why and how is Jose Bautista the leading vote-getter (again)? He hasn't been great since 2011 and he's certainly not a big name like Trout or Cabrera or Jeter. In fact, he's not very famous at all outside Toronto.
He's having a very good season and should be an All-Star, but leading vote getter?
I've never understood how this fan voting works.

madbull34 · Jul 6, 2014

Surprised Tyson Ross got the call for the Padres. I thought for sure Street was going to represent us. Hope this doesn't mean Street is going to be traded before the all star break.

The Collector · Jul 6, 2014

Buster Posey .286 9HR 41RBI .342OBP
Yadier Molina .292 7HR 30RBI .347OBP
Devin Mesoraco .317 15HR 42RBI .379OBP
Evin Gattis .290 16HR 39RBI .342OBP
Jonathan Lucroy .329 9HR 44RBI .397OBP

and Molina wins by almost a million votes? seriously? Mesoraco got robbed.

TNP777 · Jul 6, 2014

I'm happy for Tom Gordon's kid.

corockies · Jul 6, 2014

Austin said:
Why and how is Jose Bautista the leading vote-getter (again)? He hasn't been great since 2011 and he's certainly not a big name like Trout or Cabrera or Jeter. In fact, he's not very famous at all outside Toronto.
He's having a very good season and should be an All-Star, but leading vote getter?
I've never understood how this fan voting works.

https://twitter.com/JoeyBats19

Look at how many followers he has on Twitter. One of the most popular dominican players ever. Has a huge following in latin america. They bump the vote up for him every year.

Side note - very disappointed Garrett Richards didn't make the team. He's been stellar this year.

hive17 · Jul 6, 2014

The Collector said:
Buster Posey .286 9HR 41RBI .342OBP
Yadier Molina .292 7HR 30RBI .347OBP
Devin Mesoraco .317 15HR 42RBI .379OBP
Evin Gattis .290 16HR 39RBI .342OBP
Jonathan Lucroy .329 9HR 44RBI .397OBP

and Molina wins by almost a million votes? seriously? Mesoraco got robbed.

Why did you spell Lucroy "M-E-S-O-R-A-C-O"?

Funny; Brewers fans figured that if they couldn't get Lucroy the start, then they'd ruin 3rd base for everyone (especially Frazier).

D-Lite · Jul 7, 2014

Y4NK335 said:
Would be cool to see Betances get a well-deserved recognition, let's see if Farrell agrees

Hell woulda broken loose.

Mamunrud · Jul 7, 2014

Best long shot pick to make the roster has to be Pat Neshek.

Super Mario · Jul 7, 2014

Mamunrud said:
Best long shot pick to make the roster has to be Pat Neshek.

Apparently he is good buddies with Matheny. I remember hearing they were good friends and that's why he was signed in the first place. He has been a surprise.

I am surprised he got the nod over Rosenthal, with his numbers.

If people are pissed about Yadi getting in over Lucroy, then they will be REALLY pissed if Matheny chooses Wainwright to start over Kershaw.

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