Bored 0 Report post Posted June 10, 2003 I can't believe that no one has picked Javy Lopez yet, or I didn't catch his name as I looked over all of this. The reason why is Lopez hasn't even had enough plate appearances yet this year for a qualifying average and I only look qualifying players. I'll be making this week's N.L. picks later after the latest voting is released but Lopez won't be considered...for now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Conspiracy_Victim 0 Report post Posted June 10, 2003 OK I'm not jocking this guy for an All-Star or anything since there's no guarantee he's going to be able to keep this up very long, but I'd like to put out a little love for Astros 3rd baseman Morgan Ensberg. Dude crapped out last year when they wanted him to take over the 3rd base job (forcing the Vinny Castilla signing) and is even splitting time this year with Geoff Blum thanks to Jimy Williams advancing senility. However, this year he's hitting everything in sight and was last week's NL player of the week batting .529 with 3 homers and 11 RBI's. For the season he's batting .340 with a .448 OBP and .670 SLG (leading to a cool 1.118 OPS). That's also with 10 homers, 31 RBI's and a better than 1/1 BB/K ratio (18/15). Anyway, just wanted to let you all know about him and hope he keeps it up. The way our starting pitching is going we'll need all the offense we can get. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Vern Gagne Report post Posted June 10, 2003 Why not Javy Lopez? 1. He sucked, big time, before this year. I know I've stated this time and time again, but you don't become a star by going on a hot streak. An all star is an athlete who establishes a high level of performance, season after season. Lets see Javy hit 30 HRs two seasons straight and then we'll talk. Until then, he's another Rick Wilkins. Lopez is a former All-Star. He's had 4 seasons of 20+ Hr's (good for a catcher). He had some bad years, but he was probably the 2nd best catcher in the National League for about 4 years. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Vern Gagne Report post Posted June 10, 2003 The way our starting pitching is going we'll need all the offense we can get. The starting pitching is improving. Oswalt's healthy, Miller seems to be getting his act together, Redding has been solid all year, and Roberson has really shown improvement. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bored 0 Report post Posted June 10, 2003 National League voting update: First Base Player Team Total Votes Bagwell, J. Astros 248,903 Thome, J. Phillies 190,290 Helton, T. Rockies 184,737 Choi, H. Cubs 141,751 Martinez, T. Cardinals 141,308 Second Base Player Team Total Votes Kent, J. Astros 228,108 Giles, M. Braves 203,458 Boone, A. Reds 161,695 Alomar, R. Mets 151,633 Vidro, J. Expos 139,894 Third Base Player Team Total Votes Rolen, S. Cardinals 435,685 Hillenbrand, S. Diamondbacks 169,448 Castilla, V. Braves 150,405 Lowell, M. Marlins 147,644 Bell, D. Phillies 112,016 Shortstop Player Team Total Votes Renteria, E. Cardinals 278,737 Furcal, R. Braves 255,514 Aurilia, R. Giants 150,506 Gonzalez, A. Cubs 140,020 Rollins, J. Phillies 121,266 Catcher Player Team Total Votes Rodriguez, I. Marlins 264,262 Piazza, M. Mets 196,689 Lopez, J. Braves 160,696 Santiago, B. Giants 158,353 Matheny, M. Cardinals 104,309 Outfield Player Team Total Votes Bonds, B. Giants 472,794 Sosa, S. Cubs 394,069 Sheffield, G. Braves 265,661 Pujols, A. Cardinals 248,804 Guerrero, V. Expos 238,126 Jones, A. Braves 231,904 Edmonds, J. Cardinals 205,971 Jones, C. Braves 173,188 Griffey Jr., K. Reds 141,764 Kearns, A. Reds 118,972 Dunn, A. Reds 114,690 Cruz Jr., J. Giants 110,804 Alou, M. Cubs 106,676 Gonzalez, L. Diamondbacks 102,739 Green, S. Dodgers 95,867 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bored 0 Report post Posted June 10, 2003 Here are my N.L. picks for this week. Players currently leading in the fan voting are in CAPS and players not listed last week have an * next to their name. Here's hoping Sammy Sosa turns down his starting spot because there are waaaaaaay too many outfielders that are getting snubbed (Andruw Jones, Chipper Jones, Preston Wilson, Corey Patterson) because of the one player per team rule. I went with nine this week, which is just about the absolute max I could see them selecting as I couldn't leave off Jim Edmonds this week. That's a messy situation right now as you have to figure Dusty Baker might pick Patterson which could bump someone like Edmonds off. Possibly could select Aaron Boone over Austin Kearns as the Reds representitive but Kearns is having the better year. Also could pick Ryan Klesko as the Padres rep and go with four 1st basemen but I'm sticking with Rondell White for now. C: IVAN RODRIGUEZ, Florida; Benito Santiago, San Francisco 1B: JEFF BAGWELL, Houston; Todd Helton, Colorado; Richie Sexson, Milwaukee 2B: JEFF KENT, Houston; Jose Vidro, Montreal 3B: SCOTT ROLEN, St. Louis; Mike Lowell, Florida SS: EDGAR RENTERIA, St. Louis; Alex Gonzalez, Florida OF: BARRY BONDS, San Francisco; SAMMY SOSA, Chicago; GARY SHEFFIELD, Atlanta; Albert Pujols, St. Louis; Jim Edmonds*, St. Louis; Luis Gonzalez, Arizona; Austin Kearns, Cincinnati; Kenny Lofton, Pittsburgh; Rondell White, San Diego Pitchers: Woody Williams, St. Louis; Kevin Brown, Los Angeles; Mark Prior, Chicago; Jason Schmidt, San Francisco; Kevin Millwood, Philadelphia; Kazuhisa Ishii*, Los Angeles; Matt Morris, St. Louis; John Smoltz, Atlanta; Eric Gagne, Los Angeles; Billy Wagner, Houston; Tim Worrell, San Francisco; Armando Benitez, New York Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bored 0 Report post Posted June 11, 2003 All-Star related news...I pulled this of the MLB.com message board and I believe this is from an ESPN Insider article: "Major League Baseball, perhaps because the nature of the All-Star game has changed this year or because they can smell money, has raised clubhouse hackles in both leagues with plans to deck out the two All-Star teams in standardized AL and NL uniforms. Teams have been wearing specialized off-color uniforms for batting practice and the home run contest for several years, but plans call for players to wear only the cap from their individual clubs and dress out in "league" uniforms. There is no other clear reason for it, except marketing. "It goes back to when you were a kid and you wanted to represent your team," Anaheim's Garret Anderson said. "If it just comes down to money, that's weak. I don't like it. We pride ourselves in being a traditional game. It's cool to see all the different uniforms."" I hate Bud Selig. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest BobbyWhioux Report post Posted June 12, 2003 If we can boycott a week of Raw, an en masse refusal to buy a crappy overpriced baseball jersey should be a piece of cake. Nobody buy this shit. You buy the crappy league uniform, you vote for it. You vote for it, they'll be back next year, and the year after that, and so on. And every year they'll make a new one so that the one you paid way too much for last year will be "outdated." Fuck this merchandise oversaturation. The all-star game is still just an exhibition. And this year, apparently, a fashion show too. A commercial for jersey merchandise. All star games are competitionless exhibitions that bore me. And until/unless A-Rod wearing a Rangers uniform tramples Pudge in a Marlins uniform at the plate Pete Rose style, or pitchers start throwing brushback pitches, this will remain the case. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest alkeiper Report post Posted June 12, 2003 I can live with different uniforms, but if Selig ever expands the playoffs, I'm going to lead the firebombing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bored 0 Report post Posted June 16, 2003 Here's the latest A.L. Voting Update. Oh and an upate on the uniform situation is apparantly they have scratched the idea of having everyone where the same uniform in the game. First Base Player Team Total Votes Delgado, C. Blue Jays 408,667 Giambi, Ja. Yankees 338,901 Palmeiro, R. Rangers 247,385 Sweeney, M. Royals 173,638 Olerud, J. Mariners 172,489 Second Base Player Team Total Votes Soriano, A. Yankees 716,557 Boone, B. Mariners 411,341 Walker, T. Red Sox 133,541 Kennedy, A. Angels 118,678 Rivas, L. Twins 81,441 Third Base Player Team Total Votes Glaus, T. Angels 316,326 Chavez, E. Athletics 256,025 Ventura, R. Yankees 229,104 Blalock, H. Rangers 211,986 Koskie, C. Twins 129,743 Shortstop Player Team Total Votes Rodriguez, A. Rangers 567,928 Garciaparra, N. Red Sox 384,169 Jeter, D. Yankees 234,919 Tejada, M. Athletics 120,013 Eckstein, D. Angels 110,085 Catcher Player Team Total Votes Posada, J. Yankees 554,677 Pierzynski, A.J. Twins 209,156 Varitek, J. Red Sox 200,571 Alomar, S. White Sox 160,248 Wilson, D. Mariners 141,649 Designated Hitter Player Team Total Votes Martinez, E. Mariners 486,809 Everett, C. Rangers 258,416 Johnson, N. Yankees 143,004 Giambi, Je. Red Sox 135,791 Thomas, F. White Sox 133,949 Outfield Player Team Total Votes Suzuki, I. Mariners 550,581 Ramirez, M. Red Sox 437,754 Hunter, T. Twins 389,973 Gonzalez, J. Rangers 303,514 Williams, B. Yankees 302,304 Anderson, G. Angels 253,297 Matsui, H. Yankees 247,434 Mondesi, R. Yankees 231,107 Cameron, M. Mariners 186,396 Baldelli, R. Devil Rays 181,324 Salmon, T. Angels 170,949 Wells, V. Blue Jays 160,277 Erstad, D. Angels 151,800 Jones, J. Twins 145,631 Damon, J. Red Sox 143,751 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bored 0 Report post Posted June 16, 2003 Here's my latest A.L. picks. Once again leaders in the voting are in CAPS and players not listed last week have an * next to their name. I will admit to a slight bias pick this week in Eric Byrnes but he wouldn't be undeserving of a selection. C: JORGE POSADA, New York; A.J. Pierzynski, Minnesota 1B: CARLOS DELGADO, Toronto; Mike Sweeney, Kansas City 2B: ALFONSO SORIANO, New York; Bret Boone, Seattle 3B: TROY GLAUS, Anaheim; Hank Blalock, Texas SS: ALEX RODRIGUEZ, Texas; Nomar Garciaparra, Boston OF: ICHIRO SUZUKI, Seattle; MANNY RAMIREZ, Boston; TORII HUNTER, Minnesota; Melvin Mora, Baltimore; Garrett Anderson, Anaheim; Carl Everett, Texas; Aubrey Huff, Tampa Bay; Eric Byrnes*, Oakland; Dmitri Young*, Detroit (utility) DH: EDGAR MARTINEZ, Seattle Pitchers: Esteban Loaiza, Chicago; Jamie Moyer, Seattle; Mike Mussina, New York; Gil Meche, Seattle; Mark Mulder, Oakland; Kyle Loshe*, Minnesota; Barry Zito, Oakland; C.C. Sabathia*, Cleveland; Eddie Guardado, Minnesota; Keith Foulke, Oakland; Ugueth Urbina, Texas; Brendan Donnelly, Anaheim Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Vern Gagne Report post Posted June 17, 2003 That looks about right. Lohse's win total might hurt him, and Bill Mueller could be a replacment for Blalock The starting 9 looks to be in good shape. Third Base, 1st Base, and to a less extent 3rd OF aren't a lock yet. All positions have at least a 60,000 vote lead with only 2 weeks of voting left. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest alkeiper Report post Posted June 17, 2003 I pointed out Donnelly before, but I forgot to consider the manager, Mike Scioscia. I fully expect Donnelly to make the cut. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Vern Gagne Report post Posted June 17, 2003 Goodbye Kyle Lohse. The era isn't good enough to only have 6 wins. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bored 0 Report post Posted June 17, 2003 Goodbye Kyle Lohse. The era isn't good enough to only have 6 wins. I jinxed him! Well his ERA was good enough before tonight. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest treble charged Report post Posted June 17, 2003 I'm going to say that Roy Halladay should be on the AL pitching staff. He's on fire right now, going 9-0 in his last nine starts (9-2 on the season, but he pitched well enough in some of his April starts to win, but the bullpen blew it for him). His ERA (3.91) may be a little high, as are his home runs given up (15, even though something like 11 of those are solo shots), but he still deserves to be on the team, IMO. Could just be the Jays bias talking, though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Vern Gagne Report post Posted June 17, 2003 Goodbye Kyle Lohse. The era isn't good enough to only have 6 wins. I jinxed him! Well his ERA was good enough before tonight. He didn't come through tonight. I'm really down on the Twins at this point. The comeback turned out to be a waste, and they just look totally lackadasical out there. Halladay is at least worthy of consideration. His Era is going down, if he keeps it up he'll be in the Top 10. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bored 0 Report post Posted June 17, 2003 N.L. voting update...incredibly close race at 1st and close ones at 2nd, short, and the final outfield spot. Interesting to note Sammy Sosa last week had about 150,000 vote lead over the 4th place spot in the outfield and its to down to about 118,000 this week. Probably too big of a lead for him not to be elected but about three more weeks left to vote should be interesting to watch. First Base Player Team Total Votes Bagwell, J. Astros 311,234 Helton, T. Rockies 304,004 Thome, J. Phillies 236,051 Martinez, T. Cardinals 188,047 Choi, H. Cubs 166,312 Second Base Player Team Total Votes Kent, J. Astros 302,865 Giles, M. Braves 286,399 Boone, A. Reds 202,704 Alomar, R. Mets 192,088 Vidro, J. Expos 173,498 Third Base Player Team Total Votes Rolen, S. Cardinals 572,872 Lowell, M. Marlins 219,297 Castilla, V. Braves 212,458 Hillenbrand, S. Diamondbacks 205,864 Alfonzo, E. Giants 139,823 Shortstop Player Team Total Votes Renteria, E. Cardinals 380,878 Furcal, R. Braves 363,734 Aurilia, R. Giants 202,920 Gonzalez, A. Cubs 166,254 Rollins, J. Phillies 146,652 Catcher Player Team Total Votes Rodriguez, I. Marlins 332,013 Lopez, J. Braves 248,206 Piazza, M. Mets 237,497 Santiago, B. Giants 226,673 Matheny, M. Cardinals 154,261 Outfield Player Team Total Votes Bonds, B. Giants 608,340 Sosa, S. Cubs 479,875 Sheffield, G. Braves 385,223 Pujols, A. Cardinals 361,497 Jones, A. Braves 320,669 Guerrero, V. Expos 294,720 Edmonds, J. Cardinals 278,146 Jones, C. Braves 241,282 Griffey Jr., K. Reds 187,130 Dunn, A. Reds 150,782 Kearns, A. Reds 147,378 Cruz Jr., J. Giants 143,025 Alou, M. Cubs 130,801 Wilson, P. Rockies 127,525 Gonzalez, L. Diamondbacks 123,057 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bored 0 Report post Posted June 17, 2003 My N.L. picks for this week...vote leaders in CAPS and an * next to any player who I didn't list last week. I should note even with his great numbers now Javy Lopez STILL doesn't have enough plate appearances for a qualifying batting average and I've only been considering qualifiers when making my picks and I'm not gonna change it now. The one player per team rule continues to cause a ton of snubs and there will be a lot of pissed off players the day selections are made. C: IVAN RODRIGUEZ, Florida; Paul Lo Duca*, Los Angeles 1B: JEFF BAGWELL, Houston; Todd Helton, Colorado; Richie Sexson, Milwaukee 2B: JEFF KENT, Houston; Jose Vidro, Montreal 3B: SCOTT ROLEN, St. Louis; Mike Lowell, Florida SS: EDGAR RENTERIA, St. Louis; Alex Gonzalez, Florida OF: BARRY BONDS, San Francisco; SAMMY SOSA, Chicago; GARY SHEFFIELD, Atlanta; Albert Pujols, St. Louis; Jim Edmonds, St. Louis; Luis Gonzalez, Arizona; Austin Kearns, Cincinnati; Rondell White, San Diego; Kenny Lofton, Pittsburgh Pitchers: Kevin Brown, Los Angeles; Woody Williams, St. Louis; Mark Prior, Chicago; Kazuhisa Ishii, Los Angeles; Jason Schmidt, San Francisco; Randy Wolf*, Philadelphia; Hideo Nomo*, Los Angeles; John Smoltz, Atlanta; Eric Gagne, Los Angeles; Billy Wagner, Houston; Tim Worrell, San Francisco; Armando Benitez, New York Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bored 0 Report post Posted June 23, 2003 A.L. voting update and everything is looking set in stone with only 3rd base leader Troy Glaus having a less than 100,000 vote lead and his lead has inscreased slightly pretty much every week. First Base Player Team Total Votes Delgado, C. Blue Jays 589,638 Giambi, Ja. Yankees 419,506 Palmeiro, R. Rangers 288,910 Olerud, J. Mariners 208,157 Sweeney, M. Royals 206,130 Second Base Player Team Total Votes Soriano, A. Yankees 881,865 Boone, B. Mariners 546,657 Walker, T. Red Sox 161,191 Kennedy, A. Angels 143,310 Rivas, L. Twins 94,876 Third Base Player Team Total Votes Glaus, T. Angels 408,739 Chavez, E. Athletics 314,081 Ventura, R. Yankees 288,559 Blalock, H. Rangers 278,204 Koskie, C. Twins 155,191 Shortstop Player Team Total Votes Rodriguez, A. Rangers 697,651 Garciaparra, N. Red Sox 499,798 Jeter, D. Yankees 301,597 Tejada, M. Athletics 144,026 Eckstein, D. Angels 132,020 Catcher Player Team Total Votes Posada, J. Yankees 703,946 Pierzynski, A.J. Twins 257,620 Varitek, J. Red Sox 256,715 Alomar, S. White Sox 196,929 Wilson, D. Mariners 170,361 Designated Hitter Player Team Total Votes Martinez, E. Mariners 644,537 Everett, C. Rangers 307,032 Thomas, F. White Sox 175,609 Johnson, N. Yankees 173,473 Giambi, Je. Red Sox 165,696 Outfield Player Team Total Votes Suzuki, I. Mariners 704,346 Ramirez, M. Red Sox 557,239 Hunter, T. Twins 487,987 Gonzalez, J. Rangers 372,850 Williams, B. Yankees 359,761 Anderson, G. Angels 327,336 Matsui, H. Yankees 302,508 Mondesi, R. Yankees 283,175 Wells, V. Blue Jays 236,374 Cameron, M. Mariners 228,212 Baldelli, R. Devil Rays 223,244 Salmon, T. Angels 203,255 Erstad, D. Angels 185,091 Jones, J. Twins 171,758 Damon, J. Red Sox 171,137 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bored 0 Report post Posted June 23, 2003 A.L. picks for this week...vote leaders in CAPS, players not list last week have an asterisk next to their name. Roy Halladay makes my list for the first time this week even though I still think his ERA is a bit too high (although he's almost under my 3.50 ceiling I typically use) but I try to be semi realistic with my picks as well and with all the publicity he's getting with his 11 straight wins he's almost a complete lock to make the team right now. C: JORGE POSADA, New York; A.J. Pierzynski, Minnesota 1B: CARLOS DELGADO, Toronto; Mike Sweeney, Kansas City 2B: ALFONSO SORIANO, New York; Bret Boone, Seattle 3B: TROY GLAUS, Anaheim; Hank Blalock, Texas SS: ALEX RODRIGUEZ, Texas; Nomar Garciaparra, Boston OF: ICHIRO SUZUKI, Seattle; MANNY RAMIREZ, Boston; TORII HUNTER, Minnesota; Melvin Mora, Baltimore; Garret Anderson, Anaheim; Vernon Wells*, Toronto; Milton Bradley*, Cleveland; Aubrey Huff, Tampa Bay; Dmitri Young, Detroit DH: EDGAR MARTINEZ, Seattle Pitchers: Esteban Loaiza, Chicago; Gil Meche, Seattle; Jamie Moyer, Seattle; Mike Mussina, New York; Mark Mulder, Oakland; David Wells, New York; Barry Zito, Oakland; Roy Halladay*, Toronto; Keith Foulke, Oakland; Eddie Guardado, Minnesota; Ugueth Urbina, Texas; Brendan Donnelly, Anaheim Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Vern Gagne Report post Posted June 23, 2003 I just don't see the Rangers getting 3 players on the team. I'm gonna say Ugeth Urbina doesn't make it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest DawnBTVS Report post Posted June 23, 2003 AL C: A.J. Pierzynski(Minnesota) 1B: Carlos Delgado(Toronto) 2B: Bret Boone(Seattle) 3B: Hank Blalock(Texas) SS: Nomar Garciaparra(Boston) OF: Garrett Anderson(Anaheim) OF: Ichiro Suzuki(Seattle) OF: Manny Ramirez(Boston) DH: Carl Everett(Texas) SP: Roy Halladay(Toronto) NL C: Javy Lopez(Atlanta) 1B: Todd Helton(Colorado) 2B: Jeff Kent(Houston) 3B: Mike Lowell(Florida) SS: Alex Gonzalez(Florida) OF: Luis Gonzalez(Arizona) OF: Albert Pujols(St. Louis) OF: Gary Sheffield(Atlanta) SP: Kevin Brown(Los Angeles) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bored 0 Report post Posted June 23, 2003 I just don't see the Rangers getting 3 players on the team. I'm gonna say Ugeth Urbina doesn't make it. You know I don't think how bad a team should matter if a player makes the team or not and actually I had normally had 4 Rangers before this week but Carl Everett dropped of my list for the first time. I have to say though I've given some consideration the last two weeks to bumping Urbina but I think that relievers have a better chance of making the team this year due to the new World Series homefield rule and I think the managers would rather have a reliever out there in the 6th or 7th than a starter. Also when I looked at the other A.L. relievers no one jumped out at me enough to bump Urbina as its a pretty weak year for closers in the A.L where in the N.L. there are a ton that deserve consideration. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Vern Gagne Report post Posted June 23, 2003 I forgot about Everett. His reputation could possibly keep him off the team. Don't count out Mariano Rivera making it. He only has 9 saves but sometimes career numbers play a factor. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest alkeiper Report post Posted June 24, 2003 I would put Clemens on the team instead of Urbina. He's leading the AL in strikeouts. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest NoCalMike Report post Posted June 24, 2003 I think Eric Byrnes deserves to get on the All Star team. That is all. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest alkeiper Report post Posted June 24, 2003 I'd like to add Carlos Beltran. He's hitting over .300, with 18 stolen bases (.947 success rate). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bored 0 Report post Posted June 24, 2003 I think Eric Byrnes deserves to get on the All Star team. That is all. I want him to as well and I did list him last week. But I see him getting snubbed at this point as Torii Hunter will take away a spot as he will be voted a starter and Dmitri Young is a lock to be the Tigers rep and that takes away another spot. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bored 0 Report post Posted June 24, 2003 I'd like to add Carlos Beltran. He's hitting over .300, with 18 stolen bases (.947 success rate). Beltran has really come on strong after a poor start and I did give some consideration this week but if you look at the two non-one team reps in the outfield I have right now, Garret Anderson and Vernon Wells, I just can't see Beltran being chosen over either one right now but who knows what will happen the next two weeks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
