Soto leading McCann by over 100,000 votes in ASG voting

[inari]

http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080528&content_id=2786521&vkey=allstar2008&fext=.jsp

 

There's some other positions that got voted on as well. In fact, there's a Cub in the top five of every single one.

 

C: Geovany Soto (!)

1B: Lance Berkman

2B Chase Utley

3B: Chipper Jones

SS: Hanley Ramirez

OF: Soriano, Fukudome, Griffey

[CuseCubFan69]

Go Vance go! I'll bet you he alone makes up the 100K difference.

[SouthSideRyan]

I'm way too excited about that.

 

They pretty much nailed the infield(while horribly butchering the OF) Nice work fans. Keep up the Soto love everyone.

[CuseCubFan69]

Does anyone know the most Cubs to start an All-Star game since 69?

[Brian]

Clint Hurdle really should have asked Geo to help coach the team.

[inari]

Let's assume for the moment that the Cubs that are leading the vote right now stay in front (and given Soto's margin, as well as Soriano and Fukudome's popularity, I think they will). Zambrano will also make the game, possibly as the starting pitcher. Marmol might be selected. Both Aramis and D-Lee have a chance. Dempster has a shot. This could be the most All Stars the Cubs have had in... ever?

[imb]

WE ARE CRUISIN FOR A BRUISIN

[Banedon]

I'm way too excited about that.

 

They pretty much nailed the infield(while horribly butchering the OF) Nice work fans. Keep up the Soto love everyone.

 

Yeah...while it's no excuse, they really need to stop lumping all the OF's into the same pool. It makes for strange voting.

 

Nice not to see Bonds in there though.

[Brian]

Let's assume for the moment that the Cubs that are leading the vote right now stay in front (and given Soto's margin, as well as Soriano and Fukudome's popularity, I think they will). Zambrano will also make the game, possibly as the starting pitcher. Marmol might be selected. Both Aramis and D-Lee have a chance. Dempster has a shot. This could be the most All Stars the Cubs have had in... ever?

 

I think Webb has to fall pretty hard (harder than his 2 losses in a row) to not start the game. I think the 9-0 start will go a long way.

[UMFan83]

Wow thats a shock. Cubs fans usually don't stuff the boxes well (Vance excluded), so its surprising to see how the Cubs are doing at so many positions.

[CubsGM]

How the hell does Theriot have more votes than Rollins?

[Tracer Bullet]

Are the Astros stuffing ballot boxes? All 8 of their starting position players are listed there. Kaz Matsui second at 2B. Towles anywhere on the list. FTH?

[Post Count Padder]

Geovany Soto

[B]

How the hell does Theriot have more votes than Rollins?

better #'s Yo

[CubsGM]

How the hell does Theriot have more votes than Rollins?

better #'s Yo

And Grit!

[sneakypower]

Theriot: better than the MVP

[UMFan83]

Based on this, here is my predicted All Star Roster:

 

1B:

Berkman

Pujols

Gonzalez

 

2B:

Utley

Hudson

Phillips

 

3B:

Jones

Wright

 

SS:

Ramirez

Tejada

Reyes

 

C:

Soto

McCann

Martin

 

OF:

Soriano

Fukudome

Griffey

McLouth

Burrell

Holliday

Braun

 

P:

Zambrano

Dempster

Webb

Santana

Capps

Lincecum

Voloquez

Redding

Hammels

Lyon

Lidge

Valverde

 

Dodgers: Martin

Giants: Lincecum

Padres: Gonzalez

Rockies: Holliday

Diamondbacks: Webb, Hudson, Lyon

Cubs: Soriano, Fukudome, Dempster, Soto, Zambrano

Cardinals: Pujols

Astros: Berkman, Tejada, Valverde

Brewers: Braun

Pirates: Capps, McLouth

Reds: Voloquez

Braves: Jones

Mets: Santana, Wright, Reyes

Marlins: Ramirez

Nationals: Redding

Phillies: Burrell, Hammels, Lidge

 

I spent literally 5 minutes on this so I am probably missing some key players.

[fromthestretch]

Let's assume for the moment that the Cubs that are leading the vote right now stay in front (and given Soto's margin, as well as Soriano and Fukudome's popularity, I think they will). Zambrano will also make the game, possibly as the starting pitcher. Marmol might be selected. Both Aramis and D-Lee have a chance. Dempster has a shot. This could be the most All Stars the Cubs have had in... ever?

 

I think Webb has to fall pretty hard (harder than his 2 losses in a row) to not start the game. I think the 9-0 start will go a long way.

 

Edinson Volquez might have something to say about that.

[Outshined_One]

I spent literally 5 minutes on this so I am probably missing some key players.

 

Carlos Marmol, imo.

[Banedon]

I spent literally 5 minutes on this so I am probably missing some key players.

 

Carlos Marmol, imo.

 

Yeah, I don't see how he gets left off.

[fromthestretch]

I spent literally 5 minutes on this so I am probably missing some key players.

 

Carlos Marmol, imo.

 

Yeah, I don't see how he gets left off.

 

Billy Wagner would have to be on there if he keeps his ERA that low. It's at 0.43 right now.

[jersey cubs fan]

How the hell does Theriot have more votes than Rollins?

better #'s Yo

And Grit!

 

I think there's been some backlash against Rollins for winning an undeserved MVP, plus, he's missed a lot of time this year, and he plays in a city where the fans hate all their players.

[nick23]

At this point Aramis should be picked over Wright.

[CubColtPacer]

I spent literally 5 minutes on this so I am probably missing some key players.

 

Carlos Marmol, imo.

 

Yeah, I don't see how he gets left off.

 

Setup men rarely get selected, and if they do, it's usually the teams only representative. Others have been selected, but I doubt Marmol gets the nod with the pitching so far in the NL. A couple of other relievers will have similar cases, and they'll probably all be left off. Taylor Bucholz, for example, is about even or ahead of Marmol in all the categories besides strikeouts.

[inari]

At this point Aramis should be picked over Wright.

 

But has absolutely no chance to be, unfortunately.

 

By my calculation, Aramis is probably the fourth best third baseman in baseball right now. Only A-Rod, Wright, and Chipper could be picked ahead of him. Am I wrong?