ESPN All-Star poll

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Yeah, because that is the only stat that matters. I've watched most all Cubs and Braves games this year, and if you truly think Tex has had a better year then Lee, then you are a joke. Disregard his home run totals, and the fact that he still has a decent batting average. Defense has been average, wow. He has made some amazing plays late in games this year. But hate on players thats always fun.

 

What stat do you want? 7th in the NL in slugging among 1B, 16th in the NL in OBP, 8th in OPS, 6th in HRs, 8th in batting average, 11th in walks, 7th in K's. 8th in RARP, 7th in VORP, 6th in EQR, 9th in Win Shares.

 

He does lead the NL in DPs, though. And ABs.

 

Nobody's hating on players. Some of us are just being realistic, and some of us are spouting nonsense to make themselves feel better about a baseless opinion. Derrek Lee has no business being an all-star this year based on numbers.

 

 

He isn't having a bad year. That is all I am saying, people try to make it seem Derrek has just been terrible this year. I don't think he should be an all-star, but you are crazy if you don't think he will be considered. It seems like almost every single thread on here is some thread bashing a player. Lee had a great April, struggled in May. I am pretty sure it will even out as the year goes on.

 

by regular 1B's he isn't having too bad of a year but for his standards he's been bad. His defense and bat have slipped. The worst to me is his .337 OBP. He's not walking and that was what he used to do best. I love but can look and see he's having a down year so far. I'm not bashing him and still support him all the way but he simply hasn't been what we expect or what he expects this year.

I agree with this guy.

[CubbieBum]

Yeah, because that is the only stat that matters. I've watched most all Cubs and Braves games this year, and if you truly think Tex has had a better year then Lee, then you are a joke. Disregard his home run totals, and the fact that he still has a decent batting average. Defense has been average, wow. He has made some amazing plays late in games this year. But hate on players thats always fun.

 

What stat do you want? 7th in the NL in slugging among 1B, 16th in the NL in OBP, 8th in OPS, 6th in HRs, 8th in batting average, 11th in walks, 7th in K's. 8th in RARP, 7th in VORP, 6th in EQR, 9th in Win Shares.

 

He does lead the NL in DPs, though. And ABs.

 

Nobody's hating on players. Some of us are just being realistic, and some of us are spouting nonsense to make themselves feel better about a baseless opinion. Derrek Lee has no business being an all-star this year based on numbers.

 

 

He isn't having a bad year. That is all I am saying, people try to make it seem Derrek has just been terrible this year. I don't think he should be an all-star, but you are crazy if you don't think he will be considered. It seems like almost every single thread on here is some thread bashing a player. Lee had a great April, struggled in May. I am pretty sure it will even out as the year goes on.

 

by regular 1B's he isn't having too bad of a year but for his standards he's been bad. His defense and bat have slipped. The worst to me is his .337 OBP. He's not walking and that was what he used to do best. I love but can look and see he's having a down year so far. I'm not bashing him and still support him all the way but he simply hasn't been what we expect or what he expects this year.

I agree with this guy.

 

I agree with him too. He is truly a very wise, very good looking man.

[SouthSideRyan]

He has the Cubs with 5 All-Stars, only one of them being a position player. And that one was DeRosa. Lee, Ramirez, Soriano, Fukudome, Soto and even Theriot also deserve consideration. That's just amazing.

 

DeRosa as an All Star? I don't know about that.

 

I think the only two positions where the Cubs shouldn't get all star consideration is 2B and CF.

 

CF and 1B

[SouthSideRyan]

He has the Cubs with 5 All-Stars, only one of them being a position player. And that one was DeRosa. Lee, Ramirez, Soriano, Fukudome, Soto and even Theriot also deserve consideration. That's just amazing.

 

DeRosa as an All Star? I don't know about that.

 

I think the only two positions where the Cubs shouldn't get all star consideration is 2B and CF.

 

CF and 1B

 

Well look who was a page late to this conversation.

[CubbieBum]

 

CF and 1B

 

Well look who was a page late to this conversation.

 

:good:

[Skyballer]

It still blows my mind that Theriot has a chance of making the all star game, and if he gets hot could actually make it and deserve it.

He's been great and has far surpassed virtually everyone's expectations.