So...I've had a crazy couple weeks, but I'm finally getting around to posting again. Today I realized that I hadn't voted for the All-Star Game yet, so I figured it's a good time to make that the subject of my post. Since I've been a little out of the loop, I'm just using the stat comparison that they offer on the ballot to decide, and also voting for some old favorites.
1. First Base
American League: Jose Abreu (CWS).
So...Abreu has 25 home runs...that is crazy at this point in the season. I was contemplating putting Miggy here because he is a monster...but 25 home runs...
National League: Paul Goldschmidt (ARI)
This decision was ultimately between Goldschmidt and Justin Morneau, because they both had similar stats, but the deciding factor was Goldschmidt's 7 stolen bases, which is a good amount for a first basemen at this time of the year.
2. Second Base
American League: Ian Kinsler (DET).
This pick was a real struggle...the real question was whether to value the traditional second base stats (average, stolen bases) or Kinsler's power (10 HR). I decided on the latter.
National League: Chase Utley (PHI)
Because loyalty. And because he is one of the only good things about the Phillies this year.
3. Shortstop
American League: Derek Jeter (NYY)
None of the shortstops really impressed me...so I voted for Jeter because it is his last season and he is one of the greatest players of his generation.
National League: Troy Tulowitzki (COL)
The numbers don't lie. Nobody else was close.
4. Third Base
American League: Josh Donaldson (OAK)
For some reason I am rewarding power hitters this year as Donaldson is only hitting .250, but has 18 home runs. Oh well, maybe if all of the power hitter make it then we will actually have an exciting game this year....
National League: Todd Frazier (CIN)
I remember when this guy was battling Bryce Harper for Rookie of the Year...good for him I guess...again...leading in almost every category...
5. Catcher
American League: Brian McCann (NYY)
I don't even know...good for you for escaping the Braves...lol
National League: Jonathon Lucroy (MIL)
Again...he was statistically the best...and now I'm running out of things to say...
6. Designated Hitter
American League: Edwin Encarnacion (TOR)
Because most people think of the DH as a power hitter, it is pretty obvious that this choice is between one of the 25 home run guys (Edwin and Cruz) and I decided to reward the one that wasn't just suspended for PED use.
7-9. Outfield
American League: Mike Trout (LAA), Jose Bautista (TOR), Adam Jones (BAL)
Three historically solid guys having pretty awesome seasons!
National League: Giancarlo Stanton (MIA), Carlos Gomez (MIL), Andrew McCutchen (PIT)
Again, all of these guys have been good in the past...they deserve it.
So there you have it!...my All-Star Ballot for 2014...I was literally deciding as I wrote this post so I'm sorry that my thought were less organized the more I wrote...but hey, at least it's something...
Hopefully there will be more to come in the next couple of days...
~TBC
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