MLB All-Star Game Snubbery
Will they ever get it right?
Since the All-Star game counts for home-field advantage of the World Series, they should try to get it right.
Let's take a trip around the All-Star horn, shall we?
Right off the bat, why is there a need for a replacement DH? So we have to find the second-best DH instead of making that spot for someone more deserving?
Cue David Ortiz:
.259 BA, .364 OBP, 17 HR, 54 RBI, 43 R
Snub Paul Konerko and Kevin Youkilis:
Konerko — .296 BA, .384 OBP, 20 HR, 57 RBI, 46 R
Youkilis — .299 BA, .416 OBP, 17 HR, 54 RBI, 65 R, 2 SB
I'm pretty sure both players can handle the hardships of the DH positio...
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