Yasiel Puig an All-Star?

kelmac07 · 07-08-2013, 11:43 AM

I, personally, didn't vote for him in the Final All-Star Vote and for the reasons you stated above Scott. He has only played 32 games and has not yet earned a spot in this game. If he continues to do what he is doing, next years game is his to join.

But the All Star game is for the fans (yeah yeah, I know the winner gets home field advantage in the World Series) and the fans will ultimately vote him in.

I am still confused as to why two guys from the same team were even place on the ballot together (Adrian Gonzalez and Puig)??

(And Gonzalez said he would vote for Puig)

While he is a 5 tool player...hits (and with some power), runs well, fields well, defends great, and has a cannon for an arm...he shouldn't be going this year.

jonumberone · 07-09-2013, 05:35 AM

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Originally Posted by kelmac07

He has only played 32 games and has not yet earned a spot in this game.

Matt Harvey has only played in 28 games, over 2 seasons, but I could swear I saw a post where you wanted him to be the NL starter.

I would vote for him.
Truly one of the more exciting players I have seen play ball.

I see the All-Star Game like a marketing tool for MLB.
In 2013, Puig is a very "Hot" commodity, and should be on "display" for the fans.

kelmac07 · 07-09-2013, 05:42 AM

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Originally Posted by jonumberone

Matt Harvey has only played in 28 games, over 2 seasons, but I could swear I saw a post where you wanted him to be the NL starter.

As you are well aware Dom, pitchers are under a totally different criteria than position players for selection to the All Star game. Pitchers aren't voted in, but selected by the coaches/players. Bochy selected Harvey...not the fans. So hell yeah I want to see him start!!!

Quit busting my balls!!

jonumberone · 07-09-2013, 05:44 AM

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Originally Posted by kelmac07

Quit busting my balls!!

NEVER!!

shilala · 07-09-2013, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by jonumberone

I see the All-Star Game like a marketing tool for MLB.
In 2013, Puig is a very "Hot" commodity, and should be on "display" for the fans.

That certainly is a biggie.
Being that the All-Star game is supposed to be all about the fans and who they love, it's great for us as well as MLB.

The cool thing about the Puig question is that I've not heard anyone who'd be upset if he made it, or has strong feelings against him making it.
Except maybe Braves fans. They badly want to see Freddie Freeman on the roster.

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kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: Yasiel Puig an All-Star? I, personally, didn't vote for him in the Final All-Star Vote and for the reasons you stated above Scott. He has only played 32 games and has not yet earned a spot in this game. If he continues to do what he is doing, next years game is his to join. But the All Star game is for the fans (yeah yeah, I know the winner gets home field advantage in the World Series) and the fans will ultimately vote him in. I am still confused as to why two guys from the same team were even place on the ballot together (Adrian Gonzalez and Puig)?? (And Gonzalez said he would vote for Puig) While he is a 5 tool player...hits (and with some power), runs well, fields well, defends great, and has a cannon for an arm...he shouldn't be going this year. __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"