Shane Smith (White Sox All Star)

[SoxAce]

 

[Buehrle>Wood]

Congrats to him. Probably would have gone with Houser but theres something to be said about being here all year.

[Quin]

Colson Montgomery robbed.

But hell yeah Smith, good story.

[WestEddy]

I'm fine with it. I also dislike the "it's stupid every team gets an All-Star" arguments. It's an exhibition to grow interest. As a kid, I'd watch just to see Wilbur Wood throw his one inning and catch a shot of Steve Swisher sitting in the bullpen. That's the point of the game. Exposure. 

[Lip Man 1]

Someone had to be named I guess. He didn't look like an All-Star today and hasn't for the last few weeks. 

[WestEddy]

Maybe Aaron Boone puts the ball in his hand for a batter, says something profound, and it re-energizes him for the rest of his career. 

[Bob Sacamano]

55 minutes ago, Buehrle>Wood said:

Congrats to him. Probably would have gone with Houser but theres something to be said about being here all year.

And after trade deadline

[JTB]

1 hour ago, SoxAce said:

 

Who’s the other Rule 5 All-Star?

[Bob Sacamano]

13 minutes ago, JTB said:

Who’s the other Rule 5 All-Star?

Dan Uggla

[southsider2k5]

Cool.  Hopefully he doesn't pitch.  Give him an extended break.

[joejoesox]

Houser was the pick, this is dumb.

[nrockway]

26 minutes ago, joejoesox said:

Houser was the pick, this is dumb.

Tend to agree, but too low volume of innings. He could blow up by inning 60 or whatever Shane is at. Smith is probably “the most deserving” simply because he started the season with the team. 
 

why is kershaw the first “legend pick”? What the f*** is that? Did Pujols or miggy get one of those? Which deserving player was passed over?

[Eminor3rd]

1 hour ago, nrockway said:

Tend to agree, but too low volume of innings. He could blow up by inning 60 or whatever Shane is at. Smith is probably “the most deserving” simply because he started the season with the team. 
 

why is kershaw the first “legend pick”? What the f*** is that? Did Pujols or miggy get one of those? Which deserving player was passed over?

Actually I think they literally both did

[southsider2k5]

1 hour ago, nrockway said:

Tend to agree, but too low volume of innings. He could blow up by inning 60 or whatever Shane is at. Smith is probably “the most deserving” simply because he started the season with the team. 
 

why is kershaw the first “legend pick”? What the f*** is that? Did Pujols or miggy get one of those? Which deserving player was passed over?

The point of a legend pick is that it doesn't take up a regular roster spot.

[JoeC]

47 minutes ago, southsider2k5 said:

The point of a legend pick is that it doesn't take up a regular roster spot.

I feel like the same exemption should be made for the Rockies and Sox.

[nrockway]

2 hours ago, Eminor3rd said:

Actually I think they literally both did

Pujols was genuinely good. His final season was so memorable. Cabrera did get the nod I guess despite being bad. Pretty dumb if you ask me. If the fans wanted to see these guys, they'd vote for them. NBA fans vote for bad players they want to see play. That's just democracy, only you have unlimited votes.

1 hour ago, southsider2k5 said:

The point of a legend pick is that it doesn't take up a regular roster spot.

that's good, but I don't think he should pitch over somebody who actually deserves it. I agree with your point to give Smith a break, however, I bet he'd really like to get out there.

[greg775]

9 hours ago, Lip Man 1 said:

Someone had to be named I guess. He didn't look like an All-Star today and hasn't for the last few weeks. 

They decided none of our everyday players are hitting well enuf to not have embarrassing stats for an all star game. Beni's BA is too low. Tauchman is up to .280 but not an all star. Most don't have enuf at bats. I'd have pulled a Bill Veeck and named Abreu, Jose to give him a proper sendoff from the game. Let him have one at bat as a Bill Veeck type stunt. Frankly the team doesn't have a player on the active roster who deserves it yet.

[oldsox]

When I was a kid, I loved the All-Star game.  Now, it's just a waste of electricity. 

[tray]

I would rather see the WSox trade Shane Smith than Houser. If a team shows interest in trading for Houser, offer Smith instead. 

[Quin]

31 minutes ago, tray said:

I would rather see the WSox trade Shane Smith than Houser. If a team shows interest in trading for Houser, offer Smith instead. 

[Kyyle23]

Ah yes, if someone calls asking for Houser, just jingle your keys in their face for a minute until they are distracted then offer smith 

[Bob Sacamano]

37 minutes ago, tray said:

I would rather see the WSox trade Shane Smith than Houser. If a team shows interest in trading for Houser, offer Smith instead. 

Nice troll post.

[WestEddy]

36 minutes ago, tray said:

I would rather see the WSox trade Shane Smith than Houser. If a team shows interest in trading for Houser, offer Smith instead. 

So if another team calls looking to trade for a guy who looks reborn, pitching the best he has in his career, and can be a factor in getting to the playoffs, offer them the guy who looks like he's ramping down for the year? 

[almagest]

14 minutes ago, Kyyle23 said:

Ah yes, if someone calls asking for Houser, just jingle your keys in their face for a minute until they are distracted then offer smith 

Just call it a "mystery box" they can take instead of Houser. Could be anybody on the roster...

[Quin]

9 minutes ago, Bob Sacamano said:

Nice troll post.

Well you see, if Shane Smith continues to develop and blossom into a perennial All-Star, that builds excitement for a team and could lead to a new stadium at the 78th.

Houser will be gone, thus no new stadium.