I didn't think St. Louis could support three teams, but you know what they say - best fans in baseball.
Cardinals in three-way tie for 2nd with the other two St. Louis teams.
Nats take 2 b/c Strasburg had to leave early (3 innings) due to the heat. Otherwise it would have been a sweeeeeeep. But the big question is, Bryce Harper or Chipper for the final AS spot vote off?
Chipper, hands down. Baseball is a game of tradition. The rook can wait his turn. From the looks of it, he'll be play in plenty of future AS games.
Darvish got the spot for the AL, which is comical since Peavy beats him in every statistical category other than Wins.
No.Will this be the year for Pirates?
They were 7 games over 500 last year at the all star game then tanked in August. This year feels different.
... I might not know what to do if they actual do get a winning season.
Also McCutchen should have been voted a starter for the all star team.
He is the best outfield player, no one is even close.
It is such crap that some one like him is voted that low.
I really do hate baseball because I know this is only going to be short lived for the Pirates because as soon as their contract is up they will all leave for big money.
Until baseball gets a cap I will never take this sport serious.
A series of short answers and one slightly longer one:
No.
No.
Yes.
Yes.
No.
Yes.
Not going forward.
Too late. You posted, which indicates you already do take baseball seriously.
As regards a baseball cap, I have several.
Finally, look on the bright side. At least you're not a fan of the currently worst major league baseball team in Pennsylvania.
The Pirates, in case you nodded off after Sid Bream crossed home plate, haven't exactly reminded anybody of the Yankees these past 20 years. So consider the boulder that the Face of this Franchise has to lug on his shoulders. But McCutchen lugs it willingly. Instead of plotting his escape route out of town, he signed on this spring for six more years. Then he decided to go out and have a historic season for himself. If he has a second half to match his first half, he's heading for .356/.410/.603, with 32 homers, 28 steals and 207 hits. Given his .403 average on balls in play, you can expect a little dropoff. But just for the record, you know how many players since 1900 have even had a season in which they hit .345 or better, with 200 hits, 25 steals, 25 homers, a .400 OBP and a 1.000 OPS? Exactly two -- Larry Walker in 1997 (in Denver) and Willie Mays in 1958. Now let's add in the fact that McCutchen is doing all this in a lineup in which no other every-day player is within 80 points of him in batting average or OBP, or within about 200 points of him in OPS. So how is this possible, unless this guy is just willing his team toward the top of the standings?
jeez...the Mets got their butts kicked by the Cubbies again. Mets pen is still garbage and there is a lack of power but the team is playing well considering the very low expectations before the season started.
Looks like Shane Victorino had a temper tantrum when he saw his name at the 7th spot in the lineup. WAAAAHHH CHOLLY WHYYYYY!!??? I think the Phils will trade him.
Sticking with the Phils..Cole Hamels says he's fine with being traded but wants to sign with the Phils next year.
How 'bout Heath Bell? He's been dreadful for the Marlins and now Hanley Ramrez lacerated his finger. The Marlins were the popular pick and they've been underwhelming.
Andrew McCutchen has been fantastic and while I don't think the Pirates will win the division I'm happy Pirates fans are seeing their team in first place. The NL Central isn't very good at all ..so hey..ya never know!
..so whats up with Timmy Lincecum? Declining or just a bad year? I haven't taken a good look at his numbers so maybe a Gigantes fan here can chime in.