2015 All-star game

[AnthonyCorona]

Didn't see a thread yet. Wondering what everyone thinks? I'm excited to see how many young guys are playing in this year's game. I think ARod should have got on and I'm hoping Kershaw doesn't get on

 

[gt2590]

Lots of questionable NL Pitching choices IMO...

 

[WCTYSON]

AMERICAN LEAGUE


Pitchers

RHP: Chris Archer, Rays
RHP: Dellin Betances, Yankees
RHP: Brad Boxberger, Rays
LHP: Zach Britton, Orioles
RHP: Wade Davis, Royals
RHP: Sonny Gray: Athletics
RHP: Kelvin Herrera, Royals
RHP: Felix Hernandez, Mariners
LHP: Dallas Keuchel, Astros
RHP: Darren O'Day, Orioles
LHP: Glen Perkins, Twins
LHP: David Price, Tigers
LHP: Chris Sale, White Sox

Reserves

C: Russell Martin, Blue Jays
C: Stephen Vogt, Athletics
1B: Albert Pujols, Angels
1B: Mark Teixeira, Yankees
2B: Jason Kipnis, Indians
3B: Manny Machado, Orioles
SS: Jose Iglesias, Tigers
IF/OF: Brock Holt, Red Sox
OF: Jose Bautista, Blue Jays
OF: Adam Jones, Orioles
OF: J.D. Martinez, Tigers
DH: Prince Fielder, Rangers
Final Vote candidates
SS: Xander Bogaerts, Red Sox
OF: Yoenis Cespedes, Tigers
2B: Brian Dozier, Twins
OF: Brett Gardner, Yankees
3B: Mike Moustakas, Royals

Starters

C: Salvador Perez, Royals
1B: Miguel Cabrera, Tigers
2B: Jose Altuve, Astros
3B: Josh Donaldson, Blue Jays
SS: Alcides Escobar, Royals
OF: Mike Trout, Angels
OF: Lorenzo Cain, Royals
OF: Alex Gordon, Royals
DH: Nelson Cruz, Mariners


NATIONAL LEAGUE

Pitchers

LHP: Madison Bumgarner, Giants
RHP: A.J. Burnett, Pirates
LHP: Aroldis Chapman, Reds
RHP: Gerrit Cole, Pirates
RHP: Jacob deGrom, Mets
RHP: Zack Greinke, Dodgers
RHP: Mark Melancon, Pirates
RHP: Shelby Miller, Braves
RHP: Jonathan Papelbon, Phillies
RHP: Francisco Rodriguez, Brewers
RHP: Trevor Rosenthal, Cardinals
RHP: Max Scherzer, Nationals
RHP: Michael Wacha, Cardinals

Reserves

C: Yasmani Grandal, Dodgers
C: Yadier Molina, Cardinals
1B: Adrian Gonzalez, Dodgers
1B: Anthony Rizzo, Cubs
2B: DJ LeMahieu, Rockies
2B: Joe Panik, Giants
3B: Nolan Arenado, Rockies
3B: Kris Bryant, Cubs
SS: Brandon Crawford, Giants
OF: Andrew McCutchen, Pirates
OF: Joc Pederson, Dodgers
OF: A.J. *******, D-backs
OF: Justin Upton, Padres
Final Vote candidates
RHP: Johnny Cueto, Reds
RHP: Jeurys Familia, Mets
LHP: Clayton Kershaw, Dodgers
RHP: Carlos Martinez, Cardinals
SS: Troy Tulowitzki, Rockies

Starters

C: Buster Posey, Giants
1B: Paul Goldschmidt, D-backs
2B: Dee Gordon, Marlins
3B: Todd Frazier, Reds
SS: Jhonny Peralta, Cardinals
OF: Bryce Harper, Nationals
OF: Matt Holliday, Cardinals
OF: Giancarlo Stanton, Marlins

 

[AnthonyCorona]

I was glad but surprised to see Goldy beat Gonzalez

 

[Super Mario]

Kershaw doesn't DESERVE to be in.

 

[r2d2]

I was glad but surprised to see Goldy beat Gonzalez

Not really, he beat him last year too. Goldschmidt is one of the best players in the NL and Gonzalez just had a hot week in April.

 

[rebelpawn]

I'm glad Holt made in this year. I actually think he should have gone last year too.

 

[fordman]

Locally, everyone is hyping the HR Derby vs the All Star game itself.

Fordman

 

[Super Mario]

Locally, everyone is hyping the HR Derby vs the All Star game itself.

Fordman

Has anyone even committed yet?

 

[16christensen16]

How does brian dozier not get in? He leads the al in runs scored and extra base hits as a 2nd baseman. He has only committed 2 errors this season and has been a part of more double plays then any other player in the al.

Xander bogarats should have got in instead of Brock holt. Then you could have swapped dozier for Julio Iglesias ss for Detroit. Seems a no brainier to me? What everyone think?

 

[21ccl]

Too bad Anderlton Simmions did not make it. He can't hit over .250 so he was never going to make it.

 

[AnthonyCorona]

How does brian dozier not get in? He leads the al in runs scored and extra base hits as a 2nd baseman. He has only committed 2 errors this season and has been a part of more double plays then any other player in the al.

Xander bogarats should have got in instead of Brock holt. Then you could have swapped dozier for Julio Iglesias ss for Detroit. Seems a no brainier to me? What everyone think?

Dozier really is great

 

[Bootstraps9]

Without looking at actual stats as of now the following seem odd to me:
Altuve is an all star this year let alone starting over Kipnis.
Kershaw on the final vote. Didn't think he was even close statistically this season.
Salvador Perez over Vogt?
Is Kris Bryant deserving of this? Carpenter?
Fielder got a snub as a starter since he was on the ballot as a 1B IMO, but he is still there so no worries.
Teixeira? Are there really not three better than that this season at 1B?

 

[21ccl]

Has anyone even committed yet?

Pujols I believe has

 

[21ccl]

Lots of questionable NL Pitching choices IMO...

True, Not many lefty's.

 

[bmp1971]

Who are you guys voting for in the final spot for each team? I'd like to hear some reasoning as to why you guys pick(ed) who you do/did. Thanks.

AL options:

Bogaerts
Cespedes
Dozier
Gardner
Moustakas

NL options:

Cueto
Kershaw
Familia
Martinez, C.
Tulo

 

[AnthonyCorona]

Who are you guys voting for in the final spot for each team? I'd like to hear some reasoning as to why you guys pick(ed) who you do/did. Thanks.

AL options:

Bogaerts
Cespedes
Dozier
Gardner
Moustakas

NL options:

Cueto
Kershaw
Familia
Martinez, C.
Tulo

Dozier and Cueto, I'd like to say Gardner as a Yankee fan but Dozier might be the best 2nd basemen around

 

[u2me57]

I'm going with Dozier and Tulo.

 

[bmp1971]

I went with Xander and Familia.

Xander may well be the leading hitter in all of MLB the past few weeks, hitting .375 with a .934 OPS and 13 RBIs (clutch) in past 15 games. Not only that, he's been outstanding defensively, showing great range, awesome instincts on the double-play, and a great arm. Dozier et co. have shown more power on the season, yes, but I have to go with the hottest hitter of late. Xander's playing with the confidence of an All-Star and has out-performed the others heading into the AS Game, so I give him the nod. My second pick is Gardner.

Familia is killing it this year and gives the National League yet another dominant arm out of the pen, which they will need versus the AL this year! Cueto is deserving too, but Familia is a more logical 1-inning option for the NL.

 

[16christensen16]

I went with Xander and Familia.

Xander may well be the leading hitter in all of MLB the past few weeks, hitting .375 with a .934 OPS and 13 RBIs (clutch) in past 15 games. Not only that, he's been outstanding defensively, showing great range, awesome instincts on the double-play, and a great arm. Dozier et co. have shown more power on the season, yes, but I have to go with the hottest hitter of late. Xander's playing with the confidence of an All-Star and has out-performed the others heading into the AS Game, so I give him the nod. My second pick is Gardner.

Familia is killing it this year and gives the National League yet another dominant arm out of the pen, which they will need versus the AL this year! Cueto is deserving too, but Familia is a more logical 1-inning option for the NL.

Outperformed? He has played well no doubt. I think he should of made it instead of Brock holt.

I do remember some twins player just hitting a 2 run 10 inning walk off home run the day he was snubbed