June 3, 20196 yr There are more Sox players competiting for All Star roster spots this year than I can recall in many years. I think all of the following have a case to be selected....... Abreu Moncada McCann Anderson Giolito ColomeI if things don’t change drastically, I outdone guess Abreu, Anderson, and Giolito get picked with the other 3 slighted (can’t see them taking 6 players from a .500ish team) whats everyone else think?
June 3, 20196 yr This is like the 4th thread we've had on this but I mean that in a good way because it shows how many guys deserve it. As of now, I think Giolito, Anderson, and Colome make it. Abreu has a decent chance since the AL 1B generally suck but we'll see if he heats up.
June 3, 20196 yr Author 1 hour ago, Jose Abreu said: This is like the 4th thread we've had on this but I mean that in a good way because it shows how many guys deserve it. As of now, I think Giolito, Anderson, and Colome make it. Abreu has a decent chance since the AL 1B generally suck but we'll see if he heats up. If Abreu heats up, he'll be a lock. Right now, I think he's there. I know his average is down but he's leading the AL in RBI and only a couple HRs out of the top spot. Don't see how you can leave him out when no 1B in the league is hitting over .300. He's also a candidate for the HR Derby but I really don't want to see him compete in this.
June 3, 20196 yr 4 hours ago, Jose Abreu said: This is like the 4th thread we've had on this but I mean that in a good way because it shows how many guys deserve it. As of now, I think Giolito, Anderson, and Colome make it. Abreu has a decent chance since the AL 1B generally suck but we'll see if he heats up. I think McCann has a better shot than Anderson at this point, if for no other reason than competition. Gleyber Torres, Jorge Polanco, Adalberto Mondesi, Francisco Lindor, Carlos Correa, and Xander Bogaerts are all well-known and having great years. McCann has to face Gary Sanchez, Jason Castro, and then a bunch of similar stat guys
June 3, 20196 yr 3 hours ago, gusguyman said: I think McCann has a better shot than Anderson at this point, if for no other reason than competition. Gleyber Torres, Jorge Polanco, Adalberto Mondesi, Francisco Lindor, Carlos Correa, and Xander Bogaerts are all well-known and having great years. McCann has to face Gary Sanchez, Jason Castro, and then a bunch of similar stat guys Giolito and Colome are locks. The rest are in a tough spot. Gary Sanchez would probably make it because jankees. McCann and Abreu probably have the best shot among position players because of weak competition. It will be tough for Moncada and Anderson because of stiff competition from those guys.
June 3, 20196 yr 8 hours ago, Jose Abreu said: This is like the 4th thread we've had on this but I mean that in a good way because it shows how many guys deserve it. As of now, I think Giolito, Anderson, and Colome make it. Abreu has a decent chance since the AL 1B generally suck but we'll see if he heats up. I believe there is a rule that only New York teams are entitled to over three selections.
June 3, 20196 yr 17 minutes ago, poppysox said: I believe there is a rule that only New York teams are entitled to over three selections. And the cubs. I remember Russell was an All-Star for absolutely no reason whatsoever.
June 3, 20196 yr 3 hours ago, gusguyman said: I think McCann has a better shot than Anderson at this point, if for no other reason than competition. Gleyber Torres, Jorge Polanco, Adalberto Mondesi, Francisco Lindor, Carlos Correa, and Xander Bogaerts are all well-known and having great years. McCann has to face Gary Sanchez, Jason Castro, and then a bunch of similar stat guys I give Anderson less of a shot due to the barrage of big names in the AL at SS. Coupled with a guy like Polanco who plays for one of the league's best teams record wise. However, Anderson has caught some national attention himself this year. His bat flipping and antics has made him a bit polarizing, garnering some debate, praise and hatred. Sanchez is the big road block for McCann. However, it's not impossible that he makes it. In a fair world, he would. McCann doesn't just have exception offensive numbers for a catcher, he's also fantastic defensively. Where Sanchez is rather brutal. I like Abreu, Colome and Giolito to make it.
June 3, 20196 yr 5 minutes ago, Jerksticks said: And the cubs. I remember Russell was an All-Star for absolutely no reason whatsoever. Eh, it wasn't that far fetched. That was their World Series run. He was a 4.1 WAR player that year and even got a small share of the MVP voting. Really nice power numbers for a SS with 21 HR's and 95 RBI's. Edited June 3, 20196 yr by Richie
June 3, 20196 yr Author Does anyone think Giolito has a chance to start? He may not be the #1 pick for the job but depending upon where rotations fall with different candidates, I think he has to be under consideration.
June 3, 20196 yr 14 hours ago, gusguyman said: I think McCann has a better shot than Anderson at this point, if for no other reason than competition. Gleyber Torres, Jorge Polanco, Adalberto Mondesi, Francisco Lindor, Carlos Correa, and Xander Bogaerts are all well-known and having great years. McCann has to face Gary Sanchez, Jason Castro, and then a bunch of similar stat guys McCann & Anderson deserve the honor but probably lose out to guys better known. I don't really see Abreu, Colome or Gio being overlooked.
June 3, 20196 yr Abreu and Gio are locks. That may be all. I'd say Moncada has a chance, then Timmy, then McCann only if they need a catcher. Forget Colome. Our team isn't good enough. he'll be overlooked. Edited June 3, 20196 yr by greg775
June 3, 20196 yr 4 hours ago, sin city sox fan said: Does anyone think Giolito has a chance to start? He may not be the #1 pick for the job but depending upon where rotations fall with different candidates, I think he has to be under consideration. He has a chance if he keeps dominating. But as of this moment, sure he has a chance.
June 4, 20196 yr 19 hours ago, greg775 said: Abreu and Gio are locks. That may be all. I'd say Moncada has a chance, then Timmy, then McCann only if they need a catcher. Forget Colome. Our team isn't good enough. he'll be overlooked. Compared to the rest of the AL first basemen, Abreu is 7th in OPS, and his BA is below .250. I think he's been fine this year, but he is no where close to a lock for the ASG.
June 4, 20196 yr On 6/3/2019 at 6:14 AM, Jack Parkman said: Giolito and Colome are locks. The rest are in a tough spot. Gary Sanchez would probably make it because jankees. McCann and Abreu probably have the best shot among position players because of weak competition. It will be tough for Moncada and Anderson because of stiff competition from those guys. Why do you think that Colome is a lock? There are 4 relievers in the AL with more saves than him, 11 with better ERAs, one of those is Ken Giles who will probably be the Blue Jays only selection.
June 4, 20196 yr 7 minutes ago, Balta1701 said: Why do you think that Colome is a lock? There are 4 relievers in the AL with more saves than him, 11 with better ERAs, one of those is Ken Giles who will probably be the Blue Jays only selection. There are 11 relievers with an ERA under 1.50?
June 4, 20196 yr 1 minute ago, Jack Parkman said: There are 11 relievers with an ERA under 1.50? Well 9 to be precise, he's tied at 1.52 with Aroldis Chapman and Tommy Kahnle. But yes, there are 9 relievers in the AL currently with an ERA under 1.5 (20 IP or more).
June 4, 20196 yr 5 minutes ago, Jack Parkman said: There are 11 relievers with an ERA under 1.50? 10 But Colome would be a lock if the sox didn't have an obvious rep and several other guys with a case Edited June 4, 20196 yr by mqr
June 4, 20196 yr 2 wins and 12 saves... Colome has a perfect record...I assume that counts for something.
June 4, 20196 yr 1 minute ago, poppysox said: 2 wins and 12 saves... Colome has a perfect record...I assume that counts for something. He's certainly in the conversation for the next month, I just didn't see what part of his numbers said "you absolutely must take this guy there's no question". His WHIP is particularly good for now, that's perhaps the feather in his cap. Just out of our division Shane Greene and Brad Hand both have better ERAs and more saves, and I'm not sure if Detroit has an all star other than Greene either, maybe Matthew Boyd but depends on how the rosters work out?
June 4, 20196 yr For me, it should be Colome, Anderson, McCann and Giolito. It'll probably be two of those, likely Colome and Gio.
June 4, 20196 yr I hope Anderson makes it and I think he has a shot. He’s even on promotional material for all star voting. When is the last time a Sox player was advertised for all star voting???
June 5, 20196 yr 6 minutes ago, ChiSoxJon said: While I don't want to trade Colome, I wonder what he can net I’m open to whatever, but I don’t think he meta enough to make it worth it.
June 5, 20196 yr 20 minutes ago, mqr said: I’m open to whatever, but I don’t think he meta enough to make it worth it. Rather hold onto him personally unless blown away
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