Monday, July 3, 2017

Hello, Miami

Oh the midsummer classic! Each year, around the middle of July, the best in the game of baseball converge on a city to prove who's the best. This year, the best players in the game will hit up Miami to determine, for pride at least, which league is the best in baseball. The 88th Major League Baseball All Star Game will take place at Marlins Park in Miami on Tuesday, July 11th, with first pitch set for 8PM. Fans and managers have gotten to work to see who's the best of the best, at least this year, to represent the American and National League. We have our answer now.

Here are the starters, reserves, and pitchers for the All Star Game.

American League:
Starters:
Catcher Salvador Pérez Royals (5th selection)
1st Base Justin Smoak Blue Jays (1st selection)
2nd Base José Altuve Astros (5th selection)
3rd Base José Ramírez Indians (1st selection)
Shortstop Carlos Correa Astros (1st selection)
Outfield Mike Trout Angels (6th selection)
Outfield Aaron Judge Yankees (1st selection)
Outfield George Springer Astros (1st selection)
Designated Hitter Corey Dickerson Rays (1st selection)

Reserves:
Catcher Gary Sánchez Yankees (1st selection)
1st Base Yonder Alonso Athletics (1st selection)
2nd Base Starlin Castro Yankees (4th selection)
2nd Base Jonathan Schoop Orioles (1st selection)
3rd Base Miguel Sanó Twins (1st selection)
Shortstop Francisco Lindor Indians (2nd selection)
Outfield Mookie Betts Red Sox (2nd selection)
Outfield Michael Brantley Indians (2nd selection)
Outfield Avisail García White Sox (1st selection)
Designated Hitter Nelson Cruz Mariners (5th selection)

Pitchers:
Dellin Betances Yankees (4th selection)
Yu Darvish Rangers (4th selection)
Michael Fulmer Tigers (1st selection)
Dallas Keuchel Astros (2nd selection)
Craig Kimbrel Red Sox (6th selection)
Corey Kluber Indians (2nd selection)
Lance McCullers Jr. Astros (1st selection)
Andrew Miller Indians (2nd selection)
Chris Sale Red Sox (6th selection)
Ervin Santana Twins (2nd selection)
Luis Severino Yankees (1st selection)
Jason Vargas Royals (1st selection)

National League:
Starters:
Catcher Buster Posey Giants (5th selection)
1st Base Ryan Zimmerman Nationals (2nd selection)
2nd Base Daniel Murphy Nationals (3rd selection)
3rd Base Nolan Arenado Rockies (3rd selection)
Shortstop Zack Cozart Reds (1st selection)
Outfield Charlie Blackmon Rockies (2nd selection)
Outfield Bryce Harper Nationals (5th selection)
Outfield Marcell Ozuna Marlins (2nd selection)

Reserves:
Catcher Yadier Molina Cardinals (8th selection)
1st Base Paul Goldschmidt Diamondbacks (5th selection)
1st Base Joey Votto Reds (5th selection)
2nd Base Josh Harrison Pirates (2nd selection)
2nd Base DJ LeMahieu Rockies (2nd selection)
3rd Base Jake Lamb Diamondbacks (1st selection)
Shortstop Corey Seager Dodgers (2nd selection)
Outfield Cody Bellinger Dodgers (1st selection)
Outfield Michael Conforto Mets (1st selection)
Outfield Ender Inciarte Braves (1st selection)
Outfield Giancarlo Stanton Marlins (4th selection)

Pitchers:
Wade Davis Cubs (3rd selection)
Zack Greinke Diamondbacks (4th selection)
Brad Hand Padres (1st selection)
Greg Holland Rockies (3rd selection)
Kenley Jansen Dodgers (2nd selection)
Clayton Kershaw Dodgers (7th selection)
Corey Knebel Brewers (1st selection)
Carlos Martinez Cardinals (2nd selection)
Pat Neshek Phillies (2nd selection)
Robbie Ray Diamondbacks (1st selection)
Max Scherzer Nationals (5th selection)
Stephen Strasburg Nationals (3rd selection)

Of course, as with all the selections, there are going to be people who feel like they might have gotten snubbed. A little surprised that Severino got the nod when a guy like Marcus Stroman of Toronto was left out. Stroman has more wins and a lower ERA then Severino. Hell how did Francisco Lindour get voted as a reserve for the All Star game, yet Xander Bogarts gets left out (but he is up for final vote for the game along with Elvis Andrus) and how he and Elvis Andrus were left out and Lindor is going is a bit much. Bogarts has the lowest numbers of the three and Andrus is the only other shortstop, along with Carlos Correra, to have driven in more then 50 runs from that position. As for the National League, its a little surprising Justin Turner isn't going to the game, but considering how loaded and top heavy the 3rd base position is in the NL it sucks he had to get left off (for right now as he is in the final vote). Otherwise, it has looked good for who's going to the ASG this season.

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