All-Stars

[Pogotheostrich]

Not too sure why Scott Rolen didn't even make the final vote. He's had a better year than Michael Young and Brandon Inge.

The honest answer is cause he only has 6 HR. It is stupid but I bet you that's why.

[mweir145]

Not too sure why Scott Rolen didn't even make the final vote. He's had a better year than Michael Young and Brandon Inge.

The honest answer is cause he only has 6 HR. It is stupid but I bet you that's why.

It's really too bad. It might have been his last chance at getting there.

[kaiser]

I think Yadiar Molina over Brian McCann is pretty crazy, but maybe that's just me. I know I am risking the wrath of Pogo by saying so.

I also think Javier Vasquez and Mark Reynolds should have been in there.

[Pogotheostrich]

I think Yadiar Molina over Brian McCann is pretty crazy, but maybe that's just me. I know I am risking the wrath of Pogo by saying so.

This is me rationalizing my bias so take it for what it is worth. McCain is the better player but he lost out on votes being on the DL earlier in year. To me the best two catchers in the NL this year are McCain and Yadi so there is no harm done. Yadi gets to start an All-star game in his home park and McCain will replace him around the 5th inning.

[kaiser]

I think Yadiar Molina over Brian McCann is pretty crazy, but maybe that's just me. I know I am risking the wrath of Pogo by saying so.

This is me rationalizing my bias so take it for what it is worth. McCain is the better player but he lost out on votes being on the DL earlier in year. To me the best two catchers in the NL this year are McCain and Yadi so there is no harm done. Yadi gets to start an All-star game in his home park and McCain will replace him around the 5th inning.

Okay. I can live with that.

A just an FYI, it's McCann, not McCain. But I'm guessing you know that.

[Pogotheostrich]

I think Yadiar Molina over Brian McCann is pretty crazy, but maybe that's just me. I know I am risking the wrath of Pogo by saying so.

This is me rationalizing my bias so take it for what it is worth. McCain is the better player but he lost out on votes being on the DL earlier in year. To me the best two catchers in the NL this year are McCain and Yadi so there is no harm done. Yadi gets to start an All-star game in his home park and McCain will replace him around the 5th inning.

Okay. I can live with that.

A just an FYI, it's McCann, not McCain. But I'm guessing you know that.

Thanks. Mornings are not my strong suit.

[AussieDodger]

I think Yadiar Molina over Brian McCann is pretty crazy, but maybe that's just me. I know I am risking the wrath of Pogo by saying so.

This is me rationalizing my bias so take it for what it is worth. McCain is the better player but he lost out on votes being on the DL earlier in year. To me the best two catchers in the NL this year are McCain and Yadi so there is no harm done. Yadi gets to start an All-star game in his home park and McCain will replace him around the 5th inning.

Okay. I can live with that.

A just an FYI, it's McCann, not McCain. But I'm guessing you know that.

No, I believe it is McCain.
And Matt Cann plays for SF.

[kaiser]

From SF Chronicle 7/9/09:

"Matt Cann's ERA and K:BB rates have suffered greatly as of late. Giants Pitching Coach Dave Righetti has suggested that he remove his catcher's gear before taking the mound for his next start, but Cann has seemed stubbornly opposed to trying this."

[AquaMan2342]

How has Edwin Jackson not once been mentioned as a possible starter for the American League?

[Pogotheostrich]

National League:
Hanley Ramirez, SS
Chase Utley, 2B
Albert Pujols, 1B
Ryan Braun, RF
Raul Ibanez, LF
David Wright, 3B
Shane Victorino, CF
Yadier Molina, C
Tim Lincecum, SP

American League:
Ichiro Suzuki, RF
Derek Jeter, SS
Joe Mauer, C
Mark Teixeira, 1B
Jason Bay, LF
Josh Hamilton, CF
Evan Longoria, 3B
Aaron Hill, 2B
Roy Halladay, SP