I just filled out my first all-star ballot of the year at the Orioles/Blue Jays game on Monday and I just wanted to note that I voted for Raul Ibanez for outfield in the National League. Not only is Ibanez having an MVP-caliber year for the Phillies, but he also has never played in the All Star game despite four previous 100-rbi seasons. So please do what you can to make sure Ibanez gets his due this season.
In another note, apparently the Orioles are finally calling up Matt Wieters from triple-A Norfolk to make his major league debut at home this Friday against the Tigers. That is good news for Orioles fans, but not for Greg Zaun, who now will see his playing time diminish dramatically. I noticed on Monday that Zaun uses Rush's "Limelight" as his theme music when he comes to bat. Since the O's were playing the Jays, I found myself wondering if die-hard Blue Jays fan and season ticker holder Geddy Lee might have been watching on Rogers SportsNet and noticed the same.
Anyway, for what it's worth, here's my all star ballot for 2009 (with admittedly a couple of homer picks):
National League
C - Russell Martin
1b - Ryan Howard
2b - Chase Utley
SS - Jimmy Rollins (what can I say, he's my favorite player)
3b - Ryan Zimmerman
OF - Ryan Braun
OF - Raul Ibanez
OF - Jay Bruce
I also voted for Howard, Albert Pujols and Lance Berkman to represent the NL in the home run hitting contest. In the AL, I voted for Josh Hamilton and ... well I forget who my other two votes were there.
American League
C - Joe Mauer
1b - Justin Morneau
2b - Brian Roberts
SS - Marco Scutaro (look at the numbers if this surprises you)
3b - Evan Longoria
OF - Nick Markakis
OF - Adam Jones
OF - Carl Crawford
Posts
