2016 MLB All-Star Discussion [San Diego, CA; July 12]

[Brownie19]

It's ridiculous that Corey Seager isn't starting the All-star game.

 

Also - remember when Puig could hit? What happened? injuries?

 

 

[Mod note: The first few posts were curated from a couple loose threads and Around Baseball]

 

All-Star Game rosters: http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/events/all_star/y2016/roster/

2015 thread: http://www.bluejaysmessageboard.com/threads/5041-ASG-Thread

Uniforms preview: http://news.sportslogos.net/2016/04/13/mlb-unveils-300-new-looks-as-2016-specialty-uniforms-released/

Edited July 7, 2016 by NorthOf49

[Jonn]

I really don't understand why Kimbrel made the All-Star team. Especially with 4 Red Sox starting. Taking relievers over starters is stupid. Brad Brach is a bit of head scratcher we well.

[TRM]

Donaldson is now tied with Trout for the AL lead in fWAR.

[Sorrow]

Bonds predicts that if Ichiro was in the HR Derby he'd win. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1JR8_TUnSU0

 

I for one would like to see Ichiro in the Derby, he's always been rumoured to hit bombs in BP constantly.

[intrigid]

Even though the pitches are similar, I doubt the home run derby is anything remotely like batting practice. BP is such a routine thing that players generally have very relaxed, compact swings. The home run derby is serious pressure, and pretty much everyone is giving 100% effort to mash every ball out of the park.

[Captain Adama]

Bonds predicts that if Ichiro was in the HR Derby he'd win. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1JR8_TUnSU0

 

I for one would like to see Ichiro in the Derby, he's always been rumoured to hit bombs in BP constantly.

 

I've seen ichiro taking BP a few times. He can hit 200 deck shots routine. At first I thought Russell Branyan was imitating Ichiro for a second.

[Boxcar]

I've seen ichiro taking BP a few times. He can hit 200 deck shots routine. At first I thought Russell Branyan was imitating Ichiro for a second.

 

That's bizarre. Up until this post, I had assumed it was all ********.

[Governator]

I've seen ichiro taking BP a few times. He can hit 200 deck shots routine. At first I thought Russell Branyan was imitating Ichiro for a second.

 

Man I never realized just how durable Ichiro has been throughout his career (aside from obvious hit lists he's approaching). His games played is insane, especially considering he didn't join the majors until age 27.

 

162 games even at age 38.

 

http://i.imgur.com/gjBsYu8.jpg

[Sorrow]

That's bizarre. Up until this post, I had assumed it was all ********.

 

He's always claimed that if he decided to hit .220 he could probably hit 40 home runs.

[dineke]

I weigh more than ichiro and can barely lift a bat.

[HERPDERP]

I weigh more than ichiro and can barely lift a bat.

 

are you an overweight midget?

[gbill2004]

Estrada will not pitch in the game.

 

As per Jays media-types on Twitter.

Edited July 7, 2016 by NorthOf49

[Rusty_Savage]

Good

[jays4life19]

Obviously.

[Jonn]

Breaking news? This has been out for hours.

[Spanky99]

lol

[Krylian]

Kluber replaces Estrada on AS team

[Bojangles]

Edited July 7, 2016 by NorthOf49
More generalized thread needed

[THANOS]

I guess he may have used a combo of FIP, WAR and K/9 to make the decision?

[Governator]

Because it's Corey Kluber's fault

[HERPDERP]

Meh

 

Only thing Sanchez has over him is his W-L

 

Not to mention the Jays already have 3 all stars, probably a 4th

 

This will be the Indians 3rd

[Krylian]

Did he f*** your mom?

[G-Snarls]

Kluber is really good

 

WTF

[G-Snarls]

Kluber replaces Estrada on AS team

 

Threadworthy I guess.

 

Lmao

[Dick_Pole]

Kluber is really good

 

WTF

 

Uhh don't you understand that this is the part of the thread where as Blue Jays fans we're all supposed to blindly say "yeah, f*** that *******" as if we are at a Trump rally.

[Dr. Dinger]

Corey Kluber is objectively better than Aaron Sanchez. Plus I don't want Sanchez throwing any extra innings in meaningless games, so I'm cool with this.

[Bojangles]

Fixed title. You guys are right nothing against Kluber. I thought Kluber, Sanchez, Fulmer and Quintana should have got consideration. Butt hurt Jays fan in me wanted Sanchez Edited July 7, 2016 by Bojangles
Fuck Ned Yost

[Laika]

The All Star game should be based on a bit more than the first half of the current season anyway.

 

Sanchez and Kluber are basically tied in the ratio trio right now. ERA=Sanch; FIP=Klube; xFIP=tie.

Kluber has way more star power.

 

He's just as if not more deserving.

 

Sanchez probably benefits more from the extra time off.

[Pendleton]

Meh, Kluber is just as deserving or more and it's probably best for the team if Sanchez gets to rest. He'll get his accolades in due time.

[jays_fever]

Kluber is really f***ing good lol.

 

/Debate

 

9 Relievers making the game is a complete joke though