Almost as bad as Fukudome being a starting OF.
Almost as bad as Fukudome being a starting OF.
Why isn't Andruw Jones in the game? Dude got snubbed.You gotta be kidding.
Hes a stud.
Didn't say he was bad. Just not an All-Star, much less a starter.15th in OBP in NL..... He isnt bad at all
let me preface by saying im not a red sox apologist. im not a member of the nation.
youkilis is hitting 315 avg with about 15hr and something like 63 rbi.. he is defensively above average and works counts (.380 obp).. he is consistently the toughest out on the bosox..
i think its easy to pick on him because his game isnt flashy, he doesnt have dreadlocks, and he wont hit any 500 ft homers, but all around he is a very good baseball player, and statistically, he is an obvious ALL STAR selection.
let me preface by saying im not a red sox apologist. im not a member of the nation.
youkilis is hitting 315 avg with about 15hr and something like 63 rbi.. he is defensively above average and works counts (.380 obp).. he is consistently the toughest out on the bosox..
i think its easy to pick on him because his game isnt flashy, he doesnt have dreadlocks, and he wont hit any 500 ft homers, but all around he is a very good baseball player, and statistically, he is an obvious ALL STAR selection.
2. And he's a below-average defensive 3B.No doubt about it and well said. The guy is a damn good player and not to mention how versitile he is. The guy can play several positions, well. This guy is a huge asset to any team.
Good Player for sure, starting AL 1st baseman?? Not a chance, internet voting killed the all star game
thats because flash is all that matters to some people. the same reason jermaine dye isnt in the all star game every year.It doesn't 'feel' right, regardless of statistics.
Good point. That would explain Jeter starting at SS over Michael Young.Exactly. Its a popularity contest.
how good you are don't matter obviously in all cases. David Ortiz made the team and he hasn't done squat this season. He made it on popularity.
says who? he has a reputation for a good glove all around. show me proof of this statement.2. And he's a below-average defensive 3B.
Good point. That would explain Jeter starting at SS over Michael Young.
says who? he has a reputation for a good glove all around. show me proof of this statement.
Almost as bad as Fukudome being a starting OF.
He had that reputation when he was coming up in the minors as a 3B. I think that reputation no longer holds true, but that's just my opinion. His range at third is extremely limited. You can get away with giving him spot starts at third to give Lowell a day off on occasion, but he's not an adequate everyday third baseman, at least not defensively.says who? he has a reputation for a good glove all around. show me proof of this statement.
Junior's not on the team (I would have loved to see him in this game).No offense, Griffey (who i love) has no business on the team,,, he is a 240 hitter.
Youkilis much deserves the start over Manny if you want to get knitpickyYouklis, Pedroia, Fukodome, Soto, none of these 4 deserve to start, what a shocker that all 4 are Cubs or Red sox
The AL 1st baseman spot use to be loaded with freakin mashers! The guys that didn't even make the team would have played over Youk, easily.
This is not only weak it's mind-boggling and embarrassing.
yes they had more pop... but they certainly didnt hit for higher avg obp or rbis.. also their defense was worse.. but all you care about is the size of a bicep, and he isnt a specimen like those before.The AL 1st baseman spot use to be loaded with freakin mashers! The guys that didn't even make the team would have played over Youk, easily.
This is not only weak it's mind-boggling and embarrassing.
The AL 1st baseman spot use to be loaded with freakin mashers! The guys that didn't even make the team would have played over Youk, easily.
This is not only weak it's mind-boggling and embarrassing.
yes they had more pop... but they certainly didnt hit for higher avg obp or rbis.. also their defense was worse.. but all you care about is the size of a bicep, and he isnt a specimen like those before.
the only reason this is even an argument is youk's size and look. he isnt an overly appealing guy (he doesnt wear 12 wristbands, have a mullett, dreadlocks) and he isnt a large man.. he looks like he may be 5 10 or so... its all about the look, like the relentless poster said "popularity"... it silly stupid stuff.Jman said nothing. He give no names. mentions previous years LOL...and then uses a few adjectives. Terrible terrible post.
Youk is a damn good player to anyone that knows baseball. This 2008.
the only reason this is even an argument is youk's size and look. he isnt an overly appealing guy (he doesnt wear 12 wristbands, have a mullett, dreadlocks) and he isnt a large man.. he looks like he may be 5 10 or so... its all about the look, like the relentless poster said "popularity"... it silly stupid stuff.
Yeah well they score a lot more runs now...you know this Tom!
I expected more from you.