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2008 All-Star Screw Up

Is it just me, or does anyone else feel that the AL All-Star team is completely screwed up?  Jason Varitek on the team, and Mike Lowell not?  Why?  Varitek is batting .215 with 7 home runs and 27 ribbies.  Varitek's brain and ability to handle pitchers is invaluable, but that is not what the all-star team is all about.  However Lowell, who is batting .295 with 13 homers and 54 RBIs, with only 6 errors in the Hot Corner.  This makes absolutely no sense to me.  Comment if you would like to... Thanks

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I was under the impression that the players voted for Varitek. I don’t think his stats merit a trip but the vote is what it is…

While I think players want to win – home field adv is huge…I think he got the players’ votes for the reasons you stated.

"You know," Girardi said, shrugging his shoulders, "it didn't work."

( Joe Girardi on pitching to Manny Ramirez with first base open)

by MassGal on Jul 9, 2008 11:51 AM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Yup

Blame the players and coaches. They voted him in. It seems they’re just as bad as the fans. After all, they awarded Jeter 3 Gold Gloves.

I gotta go 'cause I'm probably definitely gonna nod out again.

by Drugs Delaney on Jul 9, 2008 6:05 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Fish got to swim, birds got to fly

See also: death, taxes, Jeter failing to reach a ball when ranging to his left.

We’ve ALWAYS got to complain about the All-Star Game. It’s about as ridiculous as the Gold Glove awards, and should be treated about as seriously.

Bottom 9th B:1 S:0 O:0 With Bill Mueller batting, Dave Roberts steals (1) 2nd base.

by britsoxfan on Jul 9, 2008 6:27 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Your Post

This is one of the best posts i have ever read!!! Your story line is great and you are a natural writer. Keep it coming. I agree about Lowell… that is really unfair.

by GoPats#12 on Jul 10, 2008 9:24 AM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Which of your personalities has taken over now?

Bottom 9th B:1 S:0 O:0 With Bill Mueller batting, Dave Roberts steals (1) 2nd base.

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