Pujols, Molina to Start All-Star Game, Franklin Added as a Reserve

July 06, 2009 | Clark | Comments 0

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The fact that Pujols is starting the All-Star shouldn’t be a surprise to anyone, especially considering the year he’s having.  The fact that he earned 5.4 million votes, an NL record did surprise me a tad, considering the number of above average first baggers playing in the NL today.  El Hombre has been unbelievable and has people asking the question, if he hits 62, is he the real record holder?  I don’t know how I feel about this new development, I enjoyed Maguire’s run and would be a hypocrit to criticize the man for past actions (I’m simply not as self righteous as most now seem to be).  I was at Busch to see 62, and 69, 70 and will never forget those moments.  I also just flatly refuse to use the “S” word anymore.  Let’s see Pujols get close, and go from there.  I’d rather he focus on keeping this team in first place.

I’m am very pleased Yadi is getting his due by starting the game – he should be a fixture in the spot for years to come – but youngsters Soto and Posey may push him with gaudy offensive numbers down the line.  I’m just hoping we get to see Yadi nail some unsuspecting player off first base during the game, would that be cool or what?

The addition of Franklin and his microscopic ERA was also nice to see.  He’s been lights out this year and deserved the spot with the game being played in front of the home town crowd.  One could argue Carpenter belongs, but he was hurt and it is what it is.

I’m also very much interested in the futures game this year, should be good fun and will highlight some home grown talent I can’t wait to see.  The home run derby should also be fun, wonder if anyone is going to hit it out of the park!  The game itself should be a fun exhibition – make no mistake folks, that’s all it is.  I’m not going to rant about it deciding the home team of the world series because enough folks already are, but I’d be remiss not to mention it.

We still have a week and some very important games in Milwaukee, but all in all, I’m just looking forward to the week and hope the rest does DeRosa and the others good.

Clark

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