Howard is FIFTH in NL All Star voting. I hate the fan vote. Granted the guys ahead of him are all having very fine years. But it would be a travesty to keep him off the squad.
Am I drunk? Somebody argued this with me the other day. After the starter - the Manager names the bench players. No?
From mlb.com:
"The 2006 American League and National League All-Star Teams will be unveiled on Sunday, July 2nd with a total of 16 elected starters, as determined by the fan balloting program, and 46 pitchers and reserves, as determined by the player ballot and the two All-Star Team managers - American League manager Ozzie Guillen of the Chicago White Sox and National League manager Phil Garner of the Houston Astros - and Major League Baseball.
Immediately following the announcement of the American League and National League All-Star rosters, fans will have the opportunity to select the final position player for each League's 32-man roster at MLB.com. The 2006 Monster All-Star Final Vote will provide fans the opportunity to cast their votes from a list of five players from each League over a four-day period. "
As for the drinking - well, don't know. I thought you quit the sauce!
Howard won't be voted in, Pujols will win in a landslide even hurt. He probably already had enough votes to win before he was even injured. Howard will absolutely make the team. They'll carry three 1b if they have to.
I pray to GOD he doesn't get involved with the Homerun Derby. Baseballs version of the Madden Jinx IMO.
We're looking for people that are fundamentally different,” vice president of player personnel Andy Weidl said Saturday night. “The love and passion for football, it's non-negotiable. They're caring, their character, they do the right thing persistently, and they have a relentless playing style that you can see on tape. The motor, it burns hot. You see them finishing plays. They have a team-first mentality. They're selfless individuals.
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