Every year I like to predict who will make the All-Star teams. This year is no different.
I use the current voting leaders as the starters -- no deviation from that. The rest of the roster isn't dependent on any one stat or reason. Some guys with higher WARs or WS won't be listed in favor of a guy having an inferior season simply because of name.
A few notes:
- I think Trout still ends up making the starters, even if he doesn't play another inning before the ASG.
- I had Freddie Freeman as the Braves rep, but since he's unlikely to make the team via voting, we need a different Braves rep, so... Matt Kemp? Not a great selection, but he's no Mike Williams making the 2003 NL team.
- I think Tito ends up taking a bunch of "his guys", especially in the bullpen.
- Picking a Phillies rep was not much fun. I guess you could make the argument for Pat Neshek in the bullpen, but he's a middle reliever.
I use the current voting leaders as the starters -- no deviation from that. The rest of the roster isn't dependent on any one stat or reason. Some guys with higher WARs or WS won't be listed in favor of a guy having an inferior season simply because of name.
A few notes:
- I think Trout still ends up making the starters, even if he doesn't play another inning before the ASG.
- I had Freddie Freeman as the Braves rep, but since he's unlikely to make the team via voting, we need a different Braves rep, so... Matt Kemp? Not a great selection, but he's no Mike Williams making the 2003 NL team.
- I think Tito ends up taking a bunch of "his guys", especially in the bullpen.
- Picking a Phillies rep was not much fun. I guess you could make the argument for Pat Neshek in the bullpen, but he's a middle reliever.