MLB Talk

[HoustonGM]

I think that's actually required at the start of the regular season (teams entering their starters to MLB for All Star eligibility).

Well, perhaps for being on the ballot for starters, but all players are eligible to make the game. But....

Last year, I made a post around the middle of May when the ballots were released. Jerry Owens was on the ballot. He had not played in a single major league game and was not on the active roster. Carlos Quentin, who was leading the league in HR, was not on the ballot.

So, I really don't know how they decide who's on the ballot.

[HoustonGM]

And explain this - why isn't Endy Chavez on the ballot?

[KowboyKoop]

What's the MLB record for line drive double plays in a season? I'm pretty sure the Royals are approaching it already.....

[200tang]

And explain this - why isn't Endy Chavez on the ballot?

because defense doesn't matter DUR DERP!

[Jeffy25]

I'm sorry, am I the only person that thinks anyone that votes for an all-star at this point in the season is either a total homer voting for his fav players, or an idiot? What do you think?

[HoustonGM]

I'm sorry, am I the only person that thinks anyone that votes for an all-star at this point in the season is either a total homer voting for his fav players, or an idiot? What do you think?

That the ballot is out now just affirms further that the ASG is simply a popularity contest, and as such, should not have meaningful implications to the outcome of the season as it currently does, and All Star appearances should also not be more than a footnote about a player when it comes to evaluating his career.

[200tang]

That the ballot is out now just affirms further that the ASG is simply a popularity contest, and as such, should not have meaningful implications to the outcome of the season as it currently does, and All Star appearances should also not be more than a footnote about a player when it comes to evaluating his career.

I like the way it's set up where the most popular players play rather than the best. It's a game for the fans, but I do agree that it should not be used to determine someone's ability or have anything to do with home-field.

[gRYFYN1]

That the ballot is out now just affirms further that the ASG is simply a popularity contest, and as such, should not have meaningful implications to the outcome of the season as it currently does, and All Star appearances should also not be more than a footnote about a player when it comes to evaluating his career.

I agree with all that, and think that's how it should be anyways.

[metsguy234]

The Mets better cut the crap

[Jeffy25]

albert continues to show why he is easily the best player in baseball....two more homers, 3 for 3, 4 runs scored, 3 rbi's two home runs and a walk and a stolen base....other then a misplay at first....that's a perfect game

[BINGLEBOP]

I'm sorry, am I the only person that thinks anyone that votes for an all-star at this point in the season is either a total homer

That's how I feel about people that pay too close of attention to the standings this early in the season.

[Jeffy25]

That's how I feel about people that pay too close of attention to the standings this early in the season.

doesn't make me a homer hahaha.

but in all honesty....if the Cardinals just stay ahead now, that makes me feel they can stay ahead later on.....I love my bingle.....but Herbert might win this race

[200tang]

albert continues to show why he is easily the best player in baseball....two more homers, 3 for 3, 4 runs scored, 3 rbi's two home runs and a walk and a stolen base....other then a misplay at first....that's a perfect game

orrr Livan Hernandez continues to show why he doesn't deserve a rotation spot

[HoustonGM]

orrr Livan Hernandez continues to show why he doesn't deserve a rotation spot

Orrr both.

[Jeffy25]

Well, perhaps for being on the ballot for starters, but all players are eligible to make the game. But....

Last year, I made a post around the middle of May when the ballots were released. Jerry Owens was on the ballot. He had not played in a single major league game and was not on the active roster. Carlos Quentin, who was leading the league in HR, was not on the ballot.

So, I really don't know how they decide who's on the ballot.

The team picks players at the beginning of the season, they are allowed three outfielders, four regular infielders, a catcher, and I think four or five pitchers.

EDIT-which is silly, why wouldn't you wait to pick them, Quentin for example should have been on the ballot last year, not Owens...but a team can't predict what will happen.

I wish Rasmus could be on the ballot, not Freese