July 1, 201213 yr Lets review the evidence, shall we: He has been the cornerstone of the White Sox roster for seven seasons. He is one of the top-5 offensive catchers in all of the game and has been for seven seasons (seriously, find me five better catchers for seven straight seasons 2005-2012) He is the thorn in the side of every opposing team the Sox face, year in, year out. Face it, he makes s*** happen. He has (statistically proven fact, check fangraphs) been one of the best "game callers" and "staff handlers" in all of the game for the better part of a decade. AJP is not an All-star. He is a world champion... and a badass muthaf***a. If we are so honored as Sox fans to vote for AJP in the final vote, let's make it happen.
July 1, 201213 yr In an era where OPS reigns supreme in evaluating offensive contributions, he just doesn't hit enough jacks.
July 1, 201213 yr QUOTE (Greg Hibbard @ Jul 1, 2012 -> 01:11 AM) In an era where OPS reigns supreme in evaluating offensive contributions, he just doesn't hit enough jacks. 2nd in the AL in homers and OPS
July 1, 201213 yr Why would he not make the All-Star team as the back-up this year? The only questions will be Peavy and Konerko. Sale will definitely be named.
July 1, 201213 yr I'd have to see the full rosters to see who got taken from the s***ty teams of the world.
July 1, 201213 yr Phil Rogers dedicated his column today to the undeserving All-Stars, as well as those who should be in, and argues against including one player from every team in the majors. http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/baseb...,7024785.column Also, for those interested, another puff piece hyping Soler as the second coming in the Tribune, if you can stomach it.
July 1, 201213 yr QUOTE (greg775 @ Jul 1, 2012 -> 03:13 AM) Great post. He'll never win the fan vote, but would be a GREAT CHOICE. He's won it before.
July 1, 201213 yr QUOTE (Milkman delivers @ Jul 1, 2012 -> 12:21 PM) He's won it before. Yeah, hello... Punch AJ?
July 1, 201213 yr QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Jul 1, 2012 -> 12:30 PM) Yeah, hello... Punch AJ? Brooks gets a lot of s***, and some of it he probably deserves, but that campaign was genius.
July 1, 201213 yr He'll be on the final vote ballot again and he'll probably win. He's been the second best C in the AL this year (next to Mauer), but he's definitely been the best power hitting catcher in baseball.
July 1, 201213 yr QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Jul 1, 2012 -> 12:31 PM) Brooks gets a lot of s***, and some of it he probably deserves, but that campaign was genius. One of his best moments for sure.
July 1, 201213 yr AJ deserved it, didn't get it, but its better for the White Sox he gets the time off.
July 1, 201213 yr the players voted in weiters, theres no way that the players who voted aj the most hated were going to vote him in. everyone hates him and thats his own fault
July 1, 201213 yr This is the f***ing dumbest news I have ever heard. AJ has been f***ing aewsome this year. I had water in my basement this afternoon, and now this - I think the AJ news is worse. I am pissed the f*** off.
July 1, 201213 yr Totally stupid. AJ should be the starting catcher, but of course with the moronic fan vote. He's screwed even before the voting starts. So no big suprise that he wasn't voted in but for him to not be selected, ridiculous. Wieters, less hits, less triples (haha), less hrs, less rbi's, way lower BA.
July 1, 201213 yr QUOTE (Reddy @ Jul 1, 2012 -> 05:59 PM) Wieters OPS: .778 Pierzynski OPS: .849 Um, what? Players and opposing managers don't like A.J. It is what it is.
July 2, 201213 yr People should be mad at the fans for voting in Napoli, not the managers/players for picking Weiters. AJ deserves it more than Weiters, but a LOT of catchers deserve it more than Napoli. It should be AJ starting, and Weiters/Mauer as the backups.
July 2, 201213 yr Gotta love AJ: "@aandro: Rangers manager Ron Washington said All-Star omission he feels for most is White Sox catcher A.J. Pierzynski." @scottmerkin: AJ on Washington feeling bad he was left off: "If (Washington) felt that bad he would have put me on the team."
July 2, 201213 yr The best revenge would be for AJ to kick the Rangers' ass the next couple games. Maybe round the bases, hit home plate, and wave to Ron Washington.
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