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All-Star Game is on Fox and starts at 5 PST which probably means it will start an hour later.

SS Hanley Ramirez, FLA RF Ichiro Suzuki, SEA
2B Chase Utley, PHI SS Derek Jeter, NYY
1B Lance Berkman, HOU CF Josh Hamilton, TEX
DH Albert Pujols, STL 3B Alex Rodriguez, NYY
3B Chipper Jones, ATL LF Manny Ramirez, BOS
RF Matt Holliday, COL DH Milton Bradley, TEX
LF Ryan Braun, MIL 1B Kevin Youkilis, BOS
CF Kosuke Fukudome, CHC C Joe Mauer, MIN
C Geovany Soto, CHC 2B Dustin Pedroia, BOS
RHP Ben Sheets, MIL LHP Cliff Lee, CLE

 

Poll
Who will win the All-Star Game?
National League
28 votes
American League
21 votes

49 votes | Poll has closed

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These are All-Stars?

I’ve only heard of a handful of them.

by jbox on Jul 15, 2008 3:44 PM PDT   0 recs

I second that motion.

Could be worse... could be the offseason.

by EllieK on Jul 15, 2008 3:58 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

NL Lineup

Doesn’t look half bad stacked up there.

can you cure us of this fate
mock the litany in its face

by Axion on Jul 15, 2008 4:12 PM PDT   0 recs

Senior Circuit Baby

Baseball was, is and always will be to me the best game in the world. -Babe Ruth

by sdsuaztec4 on Jul 15, 2008 4:15 PM PDT   0 recs

Chipper's wife is hot.

Baseball was, is and always will be to me the best game in the world. -Babe Ruth

by sdsuaztec4 on Jul 15, 2008 4:32 PM PDT   0 recs

Come again?

Compared to what?

btw, I like you guys – I hope you folks don’t mind if I chime in here and there – the open thread on my side is kinda dead sometimes. :(

No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.

by royhobbs on Jul 15, 2008 4:48 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Ok

But at some point, we’re going to make you wear a Friar hat.

can you cure us of this fate
mock the litany in its face

by Axion on Jul 15, 2008 4:52 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Pretty sure

You could do some photoshop work there with roy’s avatar. Just an idea…

by Winfield's Ghost on Jul 15, 2008 5:16 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Once

I was THIS close to getting a foam baseball from the Friar when I was at Petco six weeks ago. Does that count for anything?

No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.

by royhobbs on Jul 15, 2008 4:54 PM PDT   0 recs

Umm... I'm gonna say "no"

...just because.

can you cure us of this fate
mock the litany in its face

by Axion on Jul 15, 2008 5:00 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Oh Oh Oh

5 o clock. 2 Hour pregame ceremonies!

Baseball was, is and always will be to me the best game in the world. -Babe Ruth

by sdsuaztec4 on Jul 15, 2008 5:00 PM PDT   0 recs

Hey, alright!

With 15 minutes of actual programming parsed throughout! REVENOOZ!

can you cure us of this fate
mock the litany in its face

by Axion on Jul 15, 2008 5:02 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Boooooooooooooo!

Bud Black! You Suck! Boooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!

Baseball was, is and always will be to me the best game in the world. -Babe Ruth

by sdsuaztec4 on Jul 15, 2008 5:02 PM PDT   0 recs

Wow

I wonder what’s going on through David Wright’s head, knowing that he was an injury away from not making the squad?

No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.

by royhobbs on Jul 15, 2008 5:04 PM PDT   0 recs

Wait Wait Wait.

Adrian IS there? Strange…

Baseball was, is and always will be to me the best game in the world. -Babe Ruth

by sdsuaztec4 on Jul 15, 2008 5:04 PM PDT   0 recs

BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO AL

BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO RED SUX BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!

Baseball was, is and always will be to me the best game in the world. -Babe Ruth

by sdsuaztec4 on Jul 15, 2008 5:05 PM PDT   0 recs

I'd love to see Tito...

...tell ALL the AL closers to stick it, and put in Joakim Soria to pitch the 9th.

No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.

by royhobbs on Jul 15, 2008 5:06 PM PDT   0 recs

Nice

Baseball was, is and always will be to me the best game in the world. -Babe Ruth

by sdsuaztec4 on Jul 15, 2008 5:07 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Go Adrian!!

I hope he does something awesome, like hit a double or a homer. Or makes a diving catch.

by maestro876 on Jul 15, 2008 5:09 PM PDT   0 recs

Is Tony there?

I swear they’ve showed every HOFer except him.

Baseball was, is and always will be to me the best game in the world. -Babe Ruth

by sdsuaztec4 on Jul 15, 2008 5:12 PM PDT   0 recs

There he is.

Baseball was, is and always will be to me the best game in the world. -Babe Ruth

by sdsuaztec4 on Jul 15, 2008 5:23 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Oh i forgot we have two HOFers

Baseball was, is and always will be to me the best game in the world. -Babe Ruth

by sdsuaztec4 on Jul 15, 2008 5:23 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Wow

Nice sneakers, Forrest A-Rod.

No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.

by royhobbs on Jul 15, 2008 5:18 PM PDT   0 recs

I love Yogi

Baseball was, is and always will be to me the best game in the world. -Babe Ruth

by sdsuaztec4 on Jul 15, 2008 5:26 PM PDT   0 recs

I get it now

This is why the AL always wins.

Baseball was, is and always will be to me the best game in the world. -Babe Ruth

by sdsuaztec4 on Jul 15, 2008 5:29 PM PDT   0 recs

Oh

I thought it was because of the bats of his, that are made from wood from a magical forest in the northern outskirts of Hokkaido.

No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.

by royhobbs on Jul 15, 2008 5:34 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Ichiro does not get any hits

he merely runs out of the box like a little pussy and beats out routine groundouts.

Baseball was, is and always will be to me the best game in the world. -Babe Ruth

by sdsuaztec4 on Jul 15, 2008 5:42 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

That

was one of the more interesting things about the tour of Safeco. There are tounge depressors on the Seattle bench that mark where Ichiro’s bats are supposd to sit during the game. He allegedly travels with a climate-controlled steel humidor for his bats that he buckles into the seat next to him on his flights. It’s crazy and completely OCD, but I think it’s pretty awesome.

by Phantom on Jul 15, 2008 5:52 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Has anyone ever inspected these bats?

That’s like Al Queda suspicious to me. Also completely narsacistic.

Baseball was, is and always will be to me the best game in the world. -Babe Ruth

by sdsuaztec4 on Jul 15, 2008 5:58 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Ichiro is a terrorist!

Baseball was, is and always will be to me the best game in the world. -Babe Ruth

by sdsuaztec4 on Jul 15, 2008 6:01 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Yes

His owning of the hits record is payback for Hiroshima. Him getting into the HOF will be for Nagasaki.

No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.

by royhobbs on Jul 15, 2008 6:07 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

sheryl crow?

Baseball was, is and always will be to me the best game in the world. -Babe Ruth

by sdsuaztec4 on Jul 15, 2008 5:30 PM PDT   0 recs

Super Sweet

They had a Stealth Bomber fly over!

Baseball was, is and always will be to me the best game in the world. -Babe Ruth

by sdsuaztec4 on Jul 15, 2008 5:32 PM PDT   0 recs

How could you tell?

can you cure us of this fate
mock the litany in its face

by Axion on Jul 15, 2008 6:07 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Um

I saw it on TV. It’s not painted in camo, you know.

Baseball was, is and always will be to me the best game in the world. -Babe Ruth

by sdsuaztec4 on Jul 15, 2008 6:10 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

But...

it’s stealth!

can you cure us of this fate
mock the litany in its face

by Axion on Jul 15, 2008 6:11 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

To AA guns maybe

Baseball was, is and always will be to me the best game in the world. -Babe Ruth

by sdsuaztec4 on Jul 15, 2008 6:13 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Here we go!

LET’S GO NL. EVEN THOUGH I DON’T CARE.

Baseball was, is and always will be to me the best game in the world. -Babe Ruth

by sdsuaztec4 on Jul 15, 2008 5:47 PM PDT   0 recs

That wasn't even close to a strike.

Baseball was, is and always will be to me the best game in the world. -Babe Ruth

by sdsuaztec4 on Jul 15, 2008 5:50 PM PDT   0 recs

It's the all-star game.

They’re adopting the Eric Gregg strike zone, so that they can all get the hell out of there to make up for the 45 minutes of pointless pre-game. Probably instructed by Selig.

No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.

by royhobbs on Jul 15, 2008 5:52 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Nice sig

by the way. Loved that movie.

by Phantom on Jul 15, 2008 5:55 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Thanks

I loved the movie as well.

No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.

by royhobbs on Jul 15, 2008 6:02 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Joe McCarver

still a douchebag. On Ramirez’ at-bat “Looks like a cut fastball in on the hands”

Excpet that it was a change-up outside.

by Phantom on Jul 15, 2008 5:50 PM PDT   0 recs

They really

are calling anything close.

by Phantom on Jul 15, 2008 5:55 PM PDT   0 recs

Weak

Utley should have made that play. E-Gon would have.

by Phantom on Jul 15, 2008 5:56 PM PDT   0 recs

Or Tad or Miles

Baseball was, is and always will be to me the best game in the world. -Babe Ruth

by sdsuaztec4 on Jul 15, 2008 6:00 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Miles

all the way. Then he would have run back into the dugout and punched Zambrano for good measure.

by Phantom on Jul 15, 2008 6:02 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

The Phillies can only wish

to be as good as a Padre

by strummer on Jul 15, 2008 6:02 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Ben Sheets

He’s by no means a CC Sabathia size, or even Heath Bell. But he seems to wear their size uniform, if anyone else’s noticed.

No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.

by royhobbs on Jul 15, 2008 6:02 PM PDT   0 recs

Ahh good job

Way to get the Padre reference in there.

Baseball was, is and always will be to me the best game in the world. -Babe Ruth

by sdsuaztec4 on Jul 15, 2008 6:04 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

I try

But I do like Heath Bell. I really admired the way he played in the 163 game last year, and how he owned the Rockies for 2 innings.

No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.

by royhobbs on Jul 15, 2008 6:05 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

I'm out

got softball. Go NL!

by Phantom on Jul 15, 2008 6:04 PM PDT   0 recs

Stupid Rockie.

Baseball was, is and always will be to me the best game in the world. -Babe Ruth

by sdsuaztec4 on Jul 15, 2008 6:04 PM PDT   0 recs

So Hopefully

A padre doesn’t take the loss for the 3rd straight year.

Baseball was, is and always will be to me the best game in the world. -Babe Ruth

by sdsuaztec4 on Jul 15, 2008 6:05 PM PDT   0 recs

Chipper with the only NL hit so far

Baseball was, is and always will be to me the best game in the world. -Babe Ruth

by sdsuaztec4 on Jul 15, 2008 6:06 PM PDT   0 recs

woot

This time, I can cheer for a Brave without pissing off the locals. . . I hope. :)

No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.

by royhobbs on Jul 15, 2008 6:07 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

This time

I actually exclaimed “Chipper!” with joy.

can you cure us of this fate
mock the litany in its face

by Axion on Jul 15, 2008 6:08 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

As long as you don't scream "frenchie" in my ear

when francoer comes up

Baseball was, is and always will be to me the best game in the world. -Babe Ruth

by sdsuaztec4 on Jul 15, 2008 6:09 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Don't worry

He’s on a very short leash with lots of Atlanta fans this season.

No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.

by royhobbs on Jul 15, 2008 6:09 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

What the hell is a frenchie anyway?

Is he from France?

Baseball was, is and always will be to me the best game in the world. -Babe Ruth

by sdsuaztec4 on Jul 15, 2008 6:10 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Gah... French people

They force more silent letters onto you than a BornAgain pushing Saviors.

can you cure us of this fate
mock the litany in its face

by Axion on Jul 15, 2008 6:12 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

You know

I’ve heard so many different things. His parents are both southern teachers, but the name “Francoeur” supposedly has French roots. That’s the most common reasoning I hear.

No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.

by royhobbs on Jul 15, 2008 6:12 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Was he born on a bayou?

Baseball was, is and always will be to me the best game in the world. -Babe Ruth

by sdsuaztec4 on Jul 15, 2008 6:14 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Born and raised

In the Atlanta area. A local high school hero, and made his way into the bigs. Actually could’ve played with Khalil Greene at Clemson, because he got a full ride, but he decided to stick with baseball when the Braves drafted him.

No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.

by royhobbs on Jul 15, 2008 6:16 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

He sure swings at everything like Khalil Greene

Although he makes a little more contact.

Baseball was, is and always will be to me the best game in the world. -Babe Ruth

by sdsuaztec4 on Jul 15, 2008 6:17 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

I hate to steal this from one of you guys

But I raise your “It’s Khalil Greene” with “it’s Jeff Francoeur.”

No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.

by royhobbs on Jul 15, 2008 6:20 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

LOL Budweiser

1876-2008 RIP

Baseball was, is and always will be to me the best game in the world. -Babe Ruth

by sdsuaztec4 on Jul 15, 2008 6:07 PM PDT   0 recs

Woooo!

America is having a going out of business sale and the prices are CHEAP!!

can you cure us of this fate
mock the litany in its face

by Axion on Jul 15, 2008 6:11 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Braun sucks

Bad pitch to wave and miss at.

can you cure us of this fate
mock the litany in its face

by Axion on Jul 15, 2008 6:07 PM PDT   0 recs

Great AB Manny!

"Yesterday was yesterday. Today is today.
There is no tomorrow. Make it today."

by The Kipper on Jul 15, 2008 6:12 PM PDT   0 recs

Whatever you people do

Do NOT turn it to ABC.. or you might never come back.

No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.

by royhobbs on Jul 15, 2008 6:14 PM PDT   0 recs

Wait

That might be EST only … my bad if it is.

No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.

by royhobbs on Jul 15, 2008 6:14 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

What is it?

I survived a Japanese Game show?

Baseball was, is and always will be to me the best game in the world. -Babe Ruth

by sdsuaztec4 on Jul 15, 2008 6:15 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Never seen it before!

Some wild stuff.

No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.

by royhobbs on Jul 15, 2008 6:15 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

You've never seen MXC?

Baseball was, is and always will be to me the best game in the world. -Babe Ruth

by sdsuaztec4 on Jul 15, 2008 6:16 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Oh I've seen MXC

But this is different .. being on network television, it has more of an innocence behind it.

No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.

by royhobbs on Jul 15, 2008 6:17 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Isn't there another new

elimination/Japanese/elimination game show coming out soon too?

Baseball was, is and always will be to me the best game in the world. -Babe Ruth

by sdsuaztec4 on Jul 15, 2008 6:19 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Heck if I know

I hardly watch TV other than baseball or watch DVDs

No wonder nobody